Still seems like superb value for the amount of quality content they provide, even at the updated price.
So long as you have an existing Dropout subscription before May 7th, 2025, you will not see any price change and continue to have “legacy pricing” at the rate and level of subscription you have been paying.
The cost of a monthly subscription is increasing from $5.99 / month to $6.99 / month.
The cost of an annual subscription is increasing from $59.99 / year to $69.99 / year (which is still less than $6/month on average)
So if you are currently on a monthly subscription and do not plan on leaving Dropout, you would be wise to upgrade to an annual subscription (at $59.99, the equivalent of $5/month) to lock that in for legacy pricing.
Still seems like superb value for the amount of quality content they provide, even at the updated price.
I think especially as they continue to build out their backlog with high quality content, the price really makes sense, especially if you can pay for annual subscription.
I think especially as they continue to build out their backlog with high quality content, the price really makes sense, especially if you can pay for annual subscription.
Yeah, when I saw the headline I was marginally worried, but this is not only an incredibly fair increase to the price, but they are also being quite generous by keeping legacy subscription prices!
Yeah, when I saw the headline I was marginally worried, but this is not only an incredibly fair increase to the price, but they are also being quite generous by keeping legacy subscription prices!
This seems like an important point. You keep the pricing until your credit card expires.
This also means you cannot update your subscription information at all - including your payment option, so please be sure that your credit card / payment information is up to date and not in danger of expiring anytime soon!
This seems like an important point. You keep the pricing until your credit card expires.
Good news update! That is (now) incorrect, and they updated the FAQ and posted on Bluesky about it. You can change payment method and keep the legacy pricing, only changing your subscription term...
Good news update! That is (now) incorrect, and they updated the FAQ and posted on Bluesky about it. You can change payment method and keep the legacy pricing, only changing your subscription term or cancelling/letting it expire will result in the legacy pricing go away.
Note: Previously a version of this response included information saying that changing your payment method would result in losing your legacy pricing. This was incorrect - you'll only lose legacy pricing if you let your subscription expire/cancel or try to change your subscription term.
Google Pay it looks like, but I believe that still makes you tie it to a specific card? It's nice that it's delayed until the card expires at least. For me that's 2028. Frankly it would have to...
Google Pay it looks like, but I believe that still makes you tie it to a specific card? It's nice that it's delayed until the card expires at least. For me that's 2028.
Frankly it would have to increase a lot more for me to think about cancelling. It's the last streaming service I'm willing to pay for.
Plus paying through app stores sucks some of the money away. It looks like only a card here, as I just checked, but you also get your first year at the 47.99 as an introductory rate. That is my...
Plus paying through app stores sucks some of the money away.
It looks like only a card here, as I just checked, but you also get your first year at the 47.99 as an introductory rate. That is my locked in rate so highly encourage folks to go for it if they can.
I initially picked up Dropout just to check out Game Changer, which I knew was 100% up my alley - and it was! But since then, I've discovered so many other great series, such as Make Some Noise,...
I initially picked up Dropout just to check out Game Changer, which I knew was 100% up my alley - and it was! But since then, I've discovered so many other great series, such as Make Some Noise, Um Actually, Smartypants, Very Important People, and more... It's a really wonderful service that I'm happy to support, for a price barely above that of many Patreons! I can't recommend it enough to any fans of improv comedy, or intelligent and interesting game / comedy shows. Game Changer ALONE was worth the price!
Game Changer was my gateway as well. I've been wanting to branch out and watch more of their stuff, seen a fair amount of the ones you listed except VIP, what's the one about?
Game Changer was my gateway as well. I've been wanting to branch out and watch more of their stuff, seen a fair amount of the ones you listed except VIP, what's the one about?
VIP is a show where Vic Michaelis interviews various cast members of Dropout, and guest stars. Except the twist is, each guest is put into an elaborate costume, which they don't know about...
VIP is a show where Vic Michaelis interviews various cast members of Dropout, and guest stars. Except the twist is, each guest is put into an elaborate costume, which they don't know about beforehand. They then have to craft a persona and character based on their costume, on the fly. It's really funny!
I'd recommend the Season 1 episode "Denzel" as a great introduction to the kind of humor the show generates, it's one of the best and is a great encapsulation of the general premise and typical insanity of the show.
VIP was my gateway for sure. LOVE Vic Michaelis — they’re a frequent guest on the improv podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! and they’ve never once done a character that flopped. I’d also recommend the VIP...
VIP was my gateway for sure. LOVE Vic Michaelis — they’re a frequent guest on the improv podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! and they’ve never once done a character that flopped. I’d also recommend the VIP episode with Lisa Gilroy playing Vic’s ex step grandmother. I could barely breathe.
It made me happier to see Brennan talk about understanding the assignment (be messed with) and rolling with it, in his chat with Sam's episode of Adventuring Academy. I know they're good friends...
It made me happier to see Brennan talk about understanding the assignment (be messed with) and rolling with it, in his chat with Sam's episode of Adventuring Academy. I know they're good friends in real life but it's somewhat distressing seeing unhappiness on the small screen, too, so thankfully it's played up for fun and a part of the improv.
Yeah that's fair, they also very openly have safe words on set for episodes like that so if something ever did cross a line, the performers can step back. The character of BLeeM and BLeeM himself...
Yeah that's fair, they also very openly have safe words on set for episodes like that so if something ever did cross a line, the performers can step back.
The character of BLeeM and BLeeM himself are an overlapping Venn diagram but not the same and like you I do appreciate that they've tipped their hat to the intentional dynamic being a bit
Thank you! I’ve been debating getting a subscription, so this is useful to know and factor in. I don’t really follow any of their socials, so I don’t know if I would’ve seen this otherwise.
Thank you! I’ve been debating getting a subscription, so this is useful to know and factor in.
I don’t really follow any of their socials, so I don’t know if I would’ve seen this otherwise.
The only thing I want is a lifetime subscription like I have with Nebula. Otherwise, I've been pleased with my dropout subscription and definitely want everyone involved to be paid well. Cast,...
The only thing I want is a lifetime subscription like I have with Nebula.
Otherwise, I've been pleased with my dropout subscription and definitely want everyone involved to be paid well.
Cast, crew, and hosts are excellent and deserve a pay raise for all the work they've done! I can't tell you how many times I've laughed so hard I've cried watching dropout!
I wish but also I think realistically to be able to pay folks the way they want (and profit share!) a lifetime subscription would probably limit them. Especially with the loyalty of Dropout fans.
I wish but also I think realistically to be able to pay folks the way they want (and profit share!) a lifetime subscription would probably limit them. Especially with the loyalty of Dropout fans.
We just did our first ever profit share, which is something we’re really proud of. We took a portion of our profits for the year — which, we were profitable for the year, it was a privilege to be able to do this — and we redistributed it among anyone who had ever made $1 with us over the course of the year. So that includes cast and includes crew, includes folks who merely auditioned for us, because we pay folks to audition for us. But we had this sort of like minor moral crisis where we were like, we really don’t want to promote the fact that we did this too loudly. Because the point is to do good by these people. It’s not to turn it into a PR stunt.
Of note, they mentioned that if you start a free trial and it expires after the price bump, you stay on the older pricing. So if say there was a WEBTOON adaptation of Dimension 20 Fantasy High...
Of note, they mentioned that if you start a free trial and it expires after the price bump, you stay on the older pricing. So if say there was a WEBTOON adaptation of Dimension 20 Fantasy High that gave a month long free trial, now would be a pretty good time to use it.
Maintaining legacy pricing for existing subscribers is such a smart move. Yes they could extract more money out of some of us, but why not reward your loyal subscribers who will in turn probably...
Maintaining legacy pricing for existing subscribers is such a smart move. Yes they could extract more money out of some of us, but why not reward your loyal subscribers who will in turn probably become more loyal since with that pricing they would much likelier cancel other streaming services before this one.
Any idea how this affects EU pricing? If I access the signup page with a U.S. IP address (disregarding discounts for the first year) it shows me $59.99 (which is about 54,26 € atm), if I use an EU...
Any idea how this affects EU pricing? If I access the signup page with a U.S. IP address (disregarding discounts for the first year) it shows me $59.99 (which is about 54,26 € atm), if I use an EU IP address it shows 64,00 € (which is about $70.76 atm).
Has the pricing been changed in the EU already or do they simply charge more for EU customers?
All I know is that the app doesn't do regional pricing (only the premium YT subscription does because Google does it for them) so my guess is that the price you're seeing is based on a rounded out...
All I know is that the app doesn't do regional pricing (only the premium YT subscription does because Google does it for them) so my guess is that the price you're seeing is based on a rounded out calculation including the costs to dropout to exchange the currency.
I think you could email them and get specifics. I'm poking around online and trying to see
I did find someone else who's already subbed in Europe at the rate you shared so that does seem to be the current Euro rate. It may be reflecting something specific in the higher cost. But I'm not sure if they're increasing it again.
Still seems like superb value for the amount of quality content they provide, even at the updated price.
I think especially as they continue to build out their backlog with high quality content, the price really makes sense, especially if you can pay for annual subscription.
It absolutely is, I am still paying a slightly lower annual amount but I almost want to cancel and resub at the higher one.
Yeah, when I saw the headline I was marginally worried, but this is not only an incredibly fair increase to the price, but they are also being quite generous by keeping legacy subscription prices!
This seems like an important point. You keep the pricing until your credit card expires.
Good news update! That is (now) incorrect, and they updated the FAQ and posted on Bluesky about it. You can change payment method and keep the legacy pricing, only changing your subscription term or cancelling/letting it expire will result in the legacy pricing go away.
Do they offer payment options other than credit card?
Google Pay it looks like, but I believe that still makes you tie it to a specific card? It's nice that it's delayed until the card expires at least. For me that's 2028.
Frankly it would have to increase a lot more for me to think about cancelling. It's the last streaming service I'm willing to pay for.
Plus paying through app stores sucks some of the money away.
It looks like only a card here, as I just checked, but you also get your first year at the 47.99 as an introductory rate. That is my locked in rate so highly encourage folks to go for it if they can.
I initially picked up Dropout just to check out Game Changer, which I knew was 100% up my alley - and it was! But since then, I've discovered so many other great series, such as Make Some Noise, Um Actually, Smartypants, Very Important People, and more... It's a really wonderful service that I'm happy to support, for a price barely above that of many Patreons! I can't recommend it enough to any fans of improv comedy, or intelligent and interesting game / comedy shows. Game Changer ALONE was worth the price!
Game Changer was my gateway as well. I've been wanting to branch out and watch more of their stuff, seen a fair amount of the ones you listed except VIP, what's the one about?
VIP is a show where Vic Michaelis interviews various cast members of Dropout, and guest stars. Except the twist is, each guest is put into an elaborate costume, which they don't know about beforehand. They then have to craft a persona and character based on their costume, on the fly. It's really funny!
I'd recommend the Season 1 episode "Denzel" as a great introduction to the kind of humor the show generates, it's one of the best and is a great encapsulation of the general premise and typical insanity of the show.
VIP was my gateway for sure. LOVE Vic Michaelis — they’re a frequent guest on the improv podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! and they’ve never once done a character that flopped. I’d also recommend the VIP episode with Lisa Gilroy playing Vic’s ex step grandmother. I could barely breathe.
Ooh, I need to check out Comedy Bang Bang again. I loved the show, but never dipped into the podcast. Thanksf or the reminder!
Excellent, thanks! I'll check it out
Of course, hope you like it!
Same! Dirty Laundry quickly became my second favorite. Though Parlor Room looks like it's gonna be great!
Oh, I hadn't heard of Parlor Room! I'm a huge board game nut, so that's gonna be a delight to watch!
Game Changer is far and away my favorite program on DropoutTV and I'm so glad there's a new season coming up.
He's been here the whole time!
I am excited for the stand up comic episode! And for whatever Sam does to Brennan to fuck with him this time.
It made me happier to see Brennan talk about understanding the assignment (be messed with) and rolling with it, in his chat with Sam's episode of Adventuring Academy. I know they're good friends in real life but it's somewhat distressing seeing unhappiness on the small screen, too, so thankfully it's played up for fun and a part of the improv.
Yeah that's fair, they also very openly have safe words on set for episodes like that so if something ever did cross a line, the performers can step back.
The character of BLeeM and BLeeM himself are an overlapping Venn diagram but not the same and like you I do appreciate that they've tipped their hat to the intentional dynamic being a bit
It truly is a masterpiece! It, Taskmaster, and the Korean show The Genius are my top 3 in the genre for sure.
just an FYI because I know we have Dropout enjoyers here!
Thank you! I’ve been debating getting a subscription, so this is useful to know and factor in.
I don’t really follow any of their socials, so I don’t know if I would’ve seen this otherwise.
The only thing I want is a lifetime subscription like I have with Nebula.
Otherwise, I've been pleased with my dropout subscription and definitely want everyone involved to be paid well.
Cast, crew, and hosts are excellent and deserve a pay raise for all the work they've done! I can't tell you how many times I've laughed so hard I've cried watching dropout!
I wish but also I think realistically to be able to pay folks the way they want (and profit share!) a lifetime subscription would probably limit them. Especially with the loyalty of Dropout fans.
Dropout does profit sharing?
Yeah they first did it in 2023
From Sam himself
His dad taught him well.
Of note, they mentioned that if you start a free trial and it expires after the price bump, you stay on the older pricing. So if say there was a WEBTOON adaptation of Dimension 20 Fantasy High that gave a month long free trial, now would be a pretty good time to use it.
Discussion here: https://tild.es/1n2h
Maintaining legacy pricing for existing subscribers is such a smart move. Yes they could extract more money out of some of us, but why not reward your loyal subscribers who will in turn probably become more loyal since with that pricing they would much likelier cancel other streaming services before this one.
Any idea how this affects EU pricing? If I access the signup page with a U.S. IP address (disregarding discounts for the first year) it shows me $59.99 (which is about 54,26 € atm), if I use an EU IP address it shows 64,00 € (which is about $70.76 atm).
Has the pricing been changed in the EU already or do they simply charge more for EU customers?
All I know is that the app doesn't do regional pricing (only the premium YT subscription does because Google does it for them) so my guess is that the price you're seeing is based on a rounded out calculation including the costs to dropout to exchange the currency.
I think you could email them and get specifics. I'm poking around online and trying to see
I did find someone else who's already subbed in Europe at the rate you shared so that does seem to be the current Euro rate. It may be reflecting something specific in the higher cost. But I'm not sure if they're increasing it again.