Everything you need to know.

Yes. Creating a profile is free for models and browsing is free for clients, and no credit card is needed to start. Paid options are optional. Models can upgrade to Gold (from $9.99 a month) or Premium (from $29.95 a month) for higher ranking, more photos and videos, and full access to client messages. Clients get one free message thread every month and only pay for more: token packs start at $19, or Lifetime Messaging covers every conversation for a single $99 payment.

Models can create a free profile here. Clients looking to hire should head to our client signup. Signup takes a few minutes: your basics, a short agreement, and an ID check, then photos and a short intro video for models. Both sides start free, and no credit card is required to browse.

Models create profiles with photos, measurements, and work preferences. Clients browse the directory, filter by city and category, and message models directly when they find a match, or post a job and let models apply. We handle identity verification, ranking, and messaging; the booking itself (rates, dates, terms) is agreed directly between you.

Every US city and a growing international directory: 40,000+ profiles across 560+ cities, covering all 50 states and 130+ countries. Browse by location to see who is near you.

Every type. Our mission depends on inclusivity: models of every body type, age range, experience level, ethnicity, and style. Browse our full list of categories to see where you fit.

Clients open a message thread from your profile, and you can apply to their job listings. Every profile receives messages. On the free plan you see that a client has written and a short preview; reading the full message and replying is included with Gold and Premium. Threads stay open for 7 days and the client can reopen them.

A free profile has 5 photos, 3 videos, a listing in 2 cities and 2 categories, and a preview of each client message. Gold raises that to 15 photos, 6 videos, 4 cities and 4 categories, ranks you 2x above free profiles, and opens every message in full. Premium goes to 30 photos, 12 videos, 7 cities and 7 categories, 4x ranking weight, and the Verified badge. Prices are in the plans answer below.

Rates vary by location, model type, and difficulty of the work. Average day rates fall between $100 and $2,000, with most gigs landing around $250 per day. Rates and payment terms are negotiated directly between you and the client; we don't take a commission.

We rank models by activity across three time windows: daily, monthly, and yearly. Views, saves, messages, and recent updates all contribute. Gold profiles carry 2x ranking weight and Premium 4x, above every free profile, and an active boost lifts you further for 7 days. See the current rankings for what this looks like in practice.

A boost lifts your profile in search and rankings for 7 days. Boosts come in packs (1 for $3, 2 for $5, 5 for $10, 52 for $100), sit in your balance until you activate one from your dashboard, and you can run up to 3 at once for a bigger lift.

Clients post paid shoots, portfolio trades, and casting calls on the jobs board. Every listing is reviewed before it goes live and stays up for 90 days. Applying is included with Gold and Premium; your application opens a direct thread with the advertiser.

Models who actively share their BookModels profile on social media see 500%+ more bookings on average. Let your audience know where to find you: the share card on your dashboard copies your profile link or posts it straight to your socials, and the link belongs in your bio and linktree. The more visibility, the more matches.

Beauty, fashion, clothing, and promotional work are staples. Growing demand comes from marketing and advertising agencies, alcohol brands, auto companies, music festivals, and social media influencer marketing. The influencer boom has expanded work to industries that barely used models a decade ago.

We make connections and build long-term relationships with our top models. Active, engaged models who share BookModels with their audience tend to get the most internal promotion too: we feature them in newsletters, across the homepage, and on social. The more you invest, the more we invest.

Browse the full directory, filter by city, type, experience, and availability, and open a message thread when you find the right match; that is where negotiation starts. If you would rather have models come to you, post a job and review the applications. Rates, dates, and logistics are agreed directly between you and the model.

Every client gets one free message thread each month. After that, opening a thread costs one token, or nothing at all with Lifetime Messaging, a one time $99 payment that covers every conversation you ever open. Threads stay open for 7 days, plenty of time to discuss a project, confirm availability, and agree on terms. Reopening a closed thread costs the same as opening a new one, and is free with Lifetime Messaging. We never intercept or edit messages; this is direct contact.

Tokens never expire and come in three packs: 10 tokens for $19, 25 tokens for $39, 75 tokens for $79. The bigger the pack, the less each token costs. One token opens a message thread, 3 tokens permanently unlock a model's social handles, and 10 tokens post a job (your first listing is free). Buy them from your dashboard by card or PayPal.

Lifetime Messaging is a one time $99 purchase for clients. Once it is active you open unlimited conversations without spending tokens and reopen any closed thread free, as often as you like. Tokens still cover social unlocks and job posts. It belongs to one account, cannot be bought twice, and a full refund removes it.

Yes. A listing costs 10 tokens and your first one is free. Our team reviews every listing before it goes live, and if we decline one the tokens come straight back. Approved listings run for 90 days, models apply directly, and each application opens a thread with that model. You can mark a job filled at any time. Start at post a job.

Marketing and advertising agencies, auto companies, beverage brands, photographers, music festivals, trade shows, and experiential marketing teams. Smaller clients include independent photographers, local brands, and influencer campaigns.

Yes. Photographers and creative directors use BookModels to find TFP collaborators, paid editorial talent, and test-shoot partners. The search filters work especially well for photographers who need a specific look or body type.

For models: Gold is $9.99 a month, $99 a year, or $199 once for life. It ranks you 2x above free profiles, opens every client message in full, adds a Gold badge, and raises your limits to 15 photos, 6 videos, 4 cities and 4 categories. Premium is $29.95 a month, $299 a year, or $599 once: 4x ranking weight, the Verified badge, 30 photos, 12 videos, 7 cities and 7 categories. Applying to jobs is included with both. Compare them on the pricing page. Clients have no subscription: token packs (10 tokens for $19, 25 tokens for $39, 75 tokens for $79) and Lifetime Messaging ($99 once) are the only purchases.

Credit and debit cards through Stripe, and PayPal. Cards are handled entirely by Stripe and never touch our servers. Subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel; token packs, boosts, and lifetime purchases are single payments.

Yes. Subscriptions renew monthly or annually depending on what you pick, and you can cancel from your dashboard at any time. Your features stay active until the end of the paid period. Lifetime plans never renew, so there is nothing to cancel.

For subscriptions, we do not offer mid period refunds as a rule, but we handle billing disputes case by case: contact support if something went wrong. Unused message tokens never expire. Lifetime Messaging is a single purchase; a full refund removes it from the account.

Yes, both. Everyone who joins confirms they are 18 or older, signs a short agreement, and submits a government-issued ID inside their account. IDs are encrypted, stored privately, reviewed by our team, and never shared or sold. We email you when verification is approved, and if the ID on file expires we let you know ahead of time and pause the account until a new one is submitted.

We use predictive analytics and data mining to cross-reference dozens of signals: IP patterns, image analysis, social media verification, unique-key matching, and business validation. No screening system is bulletproof, but our system catches most fraudulent or suspicious profiles before they get seen by real users.

Contact us with the profile link and what happened. Reports go straight to the team, we review every one, and accounts that break the rules are removed.

The modeling and entertainment industry is dynamic and rewarding, but it has historically been over-targeted by scammers and bad actors relative to comparable fields. The most important protection is awareness and education. We publish safety content and flag suspicious behavior aggressively.

Traditional agencies concentrate bookings on the top 25% of their roster, leaving 75% of contracted models with maybe a few days of work per month. Local markets outside major metros are often ignored entirely. BookModels fills both gaps: every model competes fairly on merit, and every city is searchable. We also don't take commission.

No. Agencies add real value for models with global, international careers: they handle international bookings, visas, and complex negotiations that platforms struggle with. We work closely with dozens of agencies to help transition amateur models to professional careers. BookModels fills gaps agencies don't cover: local markets, inclusive representation, direct-access clients.

Log in to your dashboard and edit any field directly. Photo updates, measurement changes, and availability toggles happen in real time. Changes to identity or email go through a quick re-verification.

Yes. The hide-profile toggle in your dashboard removes you from public search without deleting your data. Toggle it back when you're ready to take work again. Useful for vacations, pregnancy, or just taking a break.

Submit a deletion request via our contact form. We'll confirm, delete your data within 7 days, and send you a confirmation email. Note that transactional records (past bookings, payments) are retained for legal compliance.

Contact us here. We aim to reply within one business day.