Is VoiceHug a cheaper Tribute?

It is a different format. Tribute is video, VoiceHug is voice only. For up to 6 people VoiceHug is free; for larger groups it is $9.99 once, while Tribute's DIY plan starts at $35.

Can contributors upload a video to VoiceHug?

No. VoiceHug records voice only, from the browser or as a WhatsApp voice note. That is deliberate: people who would not film themselves will usually record their voice.

How much does VoiceHug cost?

Free for the organizer plus up to 5 contributors. For larger groups it is a one-time $9.99, with no limit on contributors and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Contributors never pay.

Comparison · facts checked 2026-10-14

VoiceHug vs Tribute

Tribute and VoiceHug both collect messages from a group and turn them into one gift. Tribute does it with video clips edited into a montage; VoiceHug does it with voice messages mixed into one recording. The difference decides who takes part and how much it costs.

Feature	VoiceHug	Tribute
Format	Voice messages, mixed into one audio file	Video clips edited into one montage
Price	Free for up to 6 people (you + 5). $9.99 once for any larger group.	DIY $35 (up to 30 min of footage), $49 (31–60 min), $99 (61+ min). Concierge editing $99. Pay before you start collecting.
Contributors	Record in the browser from a link, or send a WhatsApp voice note. No account, no app, no camera.	Record a video in the browser or upload one from an email link. Needs a camera.
Message length	Up to 5 minutes each	No stated limit per clip; price rises with total footage
What the recipient gets	One MP3 with a chapter for each voice, and a gift page that plays it	HD MP4 and a share link; optional Video Book, USB or DVD
Group size	Unlimited on the $9.99 plan	No stated limit; total footage sets the price

Tribute details from tribute.co/pricing, tribute.co/help/services/how-does-the-diy-tribute-work, checked 2026-10-14. Prices change; check their site before you decide.

Choose Tribute if

You want faces on screen: grandparents seeing the grandkids, not only hearing them.
You want an editor to trim, add music and fix the order for you (Concierge).
You want a physical keepsake such as a Video Book.

Choose VoiceHug if

Some of the group would not record a video. Many more people will send a voice message than appear on camera.
The group is small: up to six people costs nothing.
People are in a WhatsApp group already and could send a voice note there.
The recipient will listen on a walk, in the car, or on repeat, rather than watch once.

Moving a Tribute group to VoiceHug

Start a VoiceHug and record your own message first, so people hear how it sounds.
Post the invite link in the same group chat, email thread or Slack channel you were going to use. People record from the link or send a WhatsApp voice note.
You see who has recorded and can remind anyone invited by email. When you are ready, VoiceHug mixes every message into one MP3 and gives you a gift page to send.

Questions

Is VoiceHug a cheaper Tribute?: It is a different format. Tribute is video, VoiceHug is voice only. For up to 6 people VoiceHug is free; for larger groups it is $9.99 once, while Tribute's DIY plan starts at $35.
Can contributors upload a video to VoiceHug?: No. VoiceHug records voice only, from the browser or as a WhatsApp voice note. That is deliberate: people who would not film themselves will usually record their voice.
How much does VoiceHug cost?: Free for the organizer plus up to 5 contributors. For larger groups it is a one-time $9.99, with no limit on contributors and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Contributors never pay.

Try it with your group

Free for you and up to five others. Record your own message first, then share one link.

Start a VoiceHug