How One Freelance Shooter Went from Basic to Elite — and What Changed Overnight
For months, I was on the Basic tier. Free. No alerts. No priority placement. I would check the gig finder when I remembered to, apply to a few things, and hope for the best. My booking rate was... not great.
Then I upgraded to Elite. And I am not exaggerating when I say I noticed the difference the same day.
What Changed Immediately
SMS alerts started hitting my phone within hours. A new gig posted in my market, and my phone buzzed before I even had a chance to open the app. I responded in 8 minutes. Booked.
My profile got the highlighted treatment — a visual indicator in the crew directory that catches the eye when producers are scrolling. I went from being one of 200 profiles in my city to being one of the ones that stands out.
And the 50,000-point directory score boost from the Enhanced base (which Elite includes) moved me from page 3 of search results to page 1. Same profile, same ratings, same equipment — just suddenly visible.
The Full Tier Comparison
| Feature | Basic (Free) | Enhanced ($120/yr) | Elite ($300/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directory listing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cities listed | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Positions listed | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Equipment items | 4 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Gig alerts | None | In-app only | In-app + Email + SMS |
| Search priority | Standard | Priority | Priority |
| Highlighted profile | No | No | Yes |
| Video reel | No | Yes | Yes |
| Free display ad | No | No | 1 included |
| Fast pay fee | 4% | 3% | 2% |
The ROI
Elite costs $300/year — that is $25/month. One extra booking from a fast SMS alert response pays for the entire year. If you are in an active market, the math is overwhelming.
Upgrade your tier and see the difference yourself.