Backstage
How much does Backstage cost?
Backstage runs about $15–20/month or ~$150/year. The free account lets you browse but not apply — you need a paid subscription to submit.
Backstage uses a straightforward subscription model with limited free access.
Typical pricing:
- Monthly: around $15–20/month.
- Annual: around $150/year (meaningful discount vs. monthly).
- Occasional promotions — Backstage frequently offers 30–50% off intro deals for the first few months.
What you get with paid:
- Unlimited applications to castings
- Application tracking
- Full profile visibility to casting directors
- Access to premium Backstage features like industry news, callbacks, and casting newsletters
Free vs paid:
- Free: browse casting notices, read articles, view your profile. You can't apply.
- Paid: apply to any listing plus full platform access.
Is it worth it?
Depends on what you're looking for.
- If you're a new actor building reps and resume credits, Backstage has more entry-level and student/indie work than any other US platform. Yes, it's worth it.
- If you're a working actor with an agent, Backstage is a secondary platform — you'll book through your agent more often. Probably not worth the annual fee unless you self-submit often.
- If you're commercial/voiceover-focused, Casting Networks is a better use of budget.
Expect to pay around $150/year if you stay subscribed.