Pricing
Choose the plan that’s right for you on Kernl.
Free
Try Kernl with one call and a daily email digest. No card required.
Free forever
$0 per month
Standard
Everything you need for your daily voice news briefing.
$8.99 per month
Enhanced
For regular listeners who want more minutes and full social coverage.
Most popular
$19.99 per month
Pro
For power listeners who want maximum coverage and priority support.
$59.99 per month
Free
Try Kernl with one call and a daily email digest. No card required.
Free forever
$0 per month
Standard
Everything you need for your daily voice news briefing.
$89.99 per year
Enhanced
For regular listeners who want more minutes and full social coverage.
Most popular
$199.99 per year
Pro
For power listeners who want maximum coverage and priority support.
$599.99 per year
Compare plans
Free
Standard
Enhanced
Pro
Calls
Minutes
15 (one-time)
300/mo
900/mo
Starting at 3000/mo
Voice quality
Standard
Standard
HD
HD
Country coverage
CA, US, UK, FR, ES
CA, US, UK, FR, ES
CA, US, UK, FR, ES
CA, US, UK, FR, ES
Languages
EN, FR, ES
EN, FR, ES
EN, FR, ES
EN, FR, ES
Voice commands
SMS scheduling
Not included
Digest
Daily email
Weekly email
Not included
New categories
3
9
12
15
Research articles digest
Not included
Research topics
Not included
10
15
25
The Thread™
The Split™
Not included
On-demand briefings
Not included
Not included
Social Content
YouTube
Not included
Podcasts
Not included
X (Twitter)
Not included
Not included
Late 2026
Late 2026
Creators/platform
Not included
10
15
25
Support
SMS commands
Priority support
Not included
Not included
Not included
FAQ
Can I try Kernl before paying?
Yes. The Free tier gives you a 15-minute call and a daily email digest with 3 categories. No credit card needed. You can upgrade to Standard, Enhanced, or Pro any time.
What does Kernl cost?
The Free plan gives you a 15-minute call and a daily email digest with 3 categories. No credit card needed. The Standard plan is $8.99/month with 300 minutes of calls. The Pro plan is $59.99/month with 3,000 minutes, 25 creators per platform, and priority support.
What happens if I exceed my minutes?
You'll get an SMS notification when you're close to your monthly limit. From there, you can text UPGRADE to bump up your plan instantly, or simply wait for the new month. Your minutes reset on the same day every month.
Can I cancel anytime?
Absolutely. Text CANCEL to your Kernl number or email us at [email protected]. There are no contracts, no penalties, and no awkward retention calls. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period.
Does yearly billing save me money?
Yes. Yearly billing saves up to ~17% versus paying monthly. Standard is $89.99/year (vs $107.88), Enhanced is $199.99/year, and Pro is $599.99/year. Pick yearly at signup or text UPGRADE TO YEARLY any time to switch.
How do I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
Text UPGRADE or DOWNGRADE to your Kernl number. You'll get a link to pick a new plan. Changes take effect immediately and we'll prorate the difference on your next invoice.
How does Kernl pick what to read me?
You pick your news categories, your favorite YouTube channels, and your favorite podcasts at signup. Each morning, our AI scores new content from those sources by relevance, summarizes it, and reads you the top items first, with The Split™ when stories are politically charged.
What languages does Kernl support?
English and French (Spanish late 2026), across calls, SMS, and email digests. Pick your preferred language at signup and we'll deliver everything in that language.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Conversations and preferences are encrypted in transit and at rest. We never sell your data and only use it to personalize your digest. You can delete your account and all related data any time by texting DELETE.