Does VoiceHug charge by length like VidDay?

No. VoiceHug is free for up to 6 people and $9.99 once for any larger group, whatever the length. Each message can be up to 5 minutes.

Can I add photos to a VoiceHug?

No. A VoiceHug is audio only: one MP3 with a chapter for each voice, and a gift page that plays it.

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 VidDay

VidDay collects video clips and photos from a group and joins them into one video. VoiceHug collects voice messages and mixes them into one recording. Both are free to start; both charge when the gift is finished.

Feature	VoiceHug	VidDay
Format	Voice messages, mixed into one audio file	Video clips and photos joined into one video
Price	Free for up to 6 people (you + 5). $9.99 once for any larger group.	By final length: $5 (up to 3 min), $15 (3–10), $30 (10–20), $45 (20–30), $60 (30–150). Or a membership from $4.99/month.
Contributors	Record in the browser from a link, or send a WhatsApp voice note. No account, no app, no camera.	Record or upload video from a private link on phone or computer. Needs a camera to record.
Message length	Up to 5 minutes each	30–120 seconds recommended
What the recipient gets	One MP3 with a chapter for each voice, and a gift page that plays it	1080p MP4 download or private viewing link; optional Video Book, USB or DVD
Group size	Unlimited on the $9.99 plan	Unlimited invites

VidDay details from vidday.com/pricing, vidday.com/how-it-works, help.vidday.com/how-many-people-can-i-invite, checked 2026-10-14. Prices change; check their site before you decide.

Choose VidDay if

You want video and photos together, such as a slideshow of old pictures between messages.
The finished video will be short: under 3 minutes costs $5.
You make several of these a year for work, where a membership is cheaper.

Choose VoiceHug if

You expect people to put off filming themselves. Recording a voice message takes a minute and no setup.
Six people or fewer: VoiceHug is free.
A long gift from a big group: VoiceHug is $9.99 however long it runs, while a 30-minute VidDay is $45–$60.
The group already talks on WhatsApp.

Moving a VidDay 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

Does VoiceHug charge by length like VidDay?: No. VoiceHug is free for up to 6 people and $9.99 once for any larger group, whatever the length. Each message can be up to 5 minutes.
Can I add photos to a VoiceHug?: No. A VoiceHug is audio only: one MP3 with a chapter for each voice, and a gift page that plays it.
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