FEATURE
Voice and video calling
Shell adds voice calling and Lounges; Conch+ adds video/camera calling and screen sharing — so you can move from a Shore post or chat to a call without switching apps.
Calling inside the same platform
Shell ($2.99/month or $29.99/year) includes voice calling, group voice calling, and Lounges. Conch+ ($7.99/month or $79.99/year) includes everything in Shell plus video/camera calling, screen sharing, and premium media features. The free Hermit plan includes messaging and Shore but not live voice or video calls.
Built for private conversations
Conch is designed as a privacy-first communication and social platform funded by subscriptions and a free tier — not behavioral advertising. Calling features follow the same approach.
- Voice and group voice on Shell and Conch+
- Video/camera calling and screen sharing on Conch+
- Lounges on Shell and Conch+
Plans and pricing
See Hermit, Shell, and Conch+ on the pricing section for current plan details.