Summary:
On September 29, 2025 (21:00 ET), Manta will launch Manta Membership - a new structure that combines existing plans with new benefits. All current subscribers will automatically become members; your plan, access, and price will not change.
The Premium plan will include 142 Gems per month (17 more than before) at the same $9.99 price, on top of access to the subscription library. Members will get extra Gems on Gem fill ups - every bundle, every time, with no monthly limit. With this change, the Monthly Pack and Exclusive Monthly Pack will be discontinued.
Dear Readers,
We want to let you know about a change coming to Manta:
On September 29, 2025 (21:00 ET), we’re introducing Manta Membership - a new structure that combines our existing plans with new, built-in benefits that give our readers more value.
With our mission to bring you captivating stories that enchant and inspire, at Manta, we’ve grown from a subscription-only model to a platform with even more ways to read - including titles you can unlock with Gems. From the subscription library to Gem-only series, Manta Membership is built to provide our readers with more value across it all.
We’ll give you all the details on launch day, but for now, here’s what you can expect:
What’s Staying the Same
Your subscription status
Existing subscribers will automatically become members; Standard and Premium plans stay the same under the new Membership structure.
Subscription plan pricing
All plans will be offered at the same price as before, but with added benefits!
Growing library of titles
The subscription library will continue to grow, with more Manta Originals and licensed series added every month.
What’s Changing - Upgrades and Retirements
More Gems with Premium
At the same price of $9.99, Premium plan subscribers will get 142 Gems every month (up from 125). That’s 17 more Gems every month, to unlock the stories you love.
*For reference: Buying 125 Gems in the Gem box alone costs $9.99, but the Premium plan will give you 142 Gems and access to the subscription library.
Extra Gems with every fill up
Members will get extra Gems when filling up. Every bundle, every time, with no monthly limit.
*The amount of extra Gems depends on bundle size and may vary by Membership plans.Monthly Pack and Exclusive Monthly Pack will be retired
With extra Gems added to every fill up, you can save every time you purchase Gems, not just once per month.
Why This Change - More Value, Same Price
Manta Membership brings your reading options together at the same price, so you can enjoy everything Manta has to offer.
The subscription library is there when you want to binge the selected collection of 300+ titles. For Gem-only series, we add extra Gems to every fill up, so Gem reading feels easier and more affordable, providing steadier value across the month.
FAQ
What happens to my current subscription plan?
On launch day, all existing subscribers will automatically become members, and existing plans will remain active, but with more benefits for the same price.
Is Membership a new subscription plan?
Membership is not a new plan, but a new structure that combines existing plans with new built-in benefits. Existing plans stay the same, but we’re adding member benefits to help you enjoy everything Manta has to offer.
Why are the Monthly Pack and Exclusive Monthly Pack going away?
With extra Gems added to every fill up, the Monthly Packs are no longer needed. With the new benefits, members can save on every bundle, every time - not just once a month. Please note that any unused Gems purchased with a Monthly Pack will remain in your Gem box, with no expiration.
Will there still be a subscription library?
Yes! The subscription library will remain available, and we’ll continue to add more Manta Originals and licensed series to the subscription library every month.