Simple, fair pricing
Read everything free, or go Premium for ad-free and early chapters. Authors keep up to 85% of what they earn.
For Readers
Bookworm Free
$0
- Access to all free chapters
- Community features
- Basic reading list
- Ad-supported
Most Popular
Bookworm Premium
$20
/month
- Everything in Free
- Ad-free reading
- Early access to chapters
- Offline reading
- Priority support
For Authors
Author Free
$0
- Publish unlimited works
- Basic analytics
- 70% revenue share
- Stripe payouts
Author Pro
$20
/month
- Everything in Author Free
- 80% revenue share
- Advanced analytics
- Scheduled publishing
- Priority listing in discover
Best for creators
Author Elite
$35
/month
- Everything in Author Pro
- 85% revenue share
- Exclusive Patron chapters
- Discord badge
- Vote on site features
FAQ
How do author payouts work?
We use Stripe Connect to pay authors directly. Payouts happen automatically when your balance exceeds $20. Free authors keep 70%, Pro authors keep 80%, Elite authors keep 85%.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes — cancel anytime and you keep access until the end of your billing period. No questions asked.
What content is on Macondo?
Novels, manga, webtoons, short stories, poetry, fan fiction — all genres welcome. We support adult content in designated sections.
Is there a free trial for Premium?
Yes, 7 days free on your first Premium subscription. No credit card required to start.