Transparency
Where the money goes with real numbers
This page is a living snapshot of FabulaHub’s costs, output, and commitments. If you’re considering supporting or sponsoring, read this first.
Last updated: 2026-02-03
Current run-rate
~$500/mo
Lean mode (cost-efficient images).
Baseline milestone
$700/mo
Sustainable 4 stories/day without cutting corners.
Next quality goal
$1000/mo
Better translation + consistent art direction.
Ads income
~$50/mo
Covers a small slice of operating costs.
Monthly cost model
Numbers below are approximations; we keep them conservative.
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure (Azure) | $150/mo | Hosting + storage + compute. |
| Content pipeline (AI-assisted) | $5–$10 per story | Research + editing + 6 languages + 5 images. |
| Human review (optional upgrade) | ~2× content cost | Turns “AI output” into culturally correct publishing. |
| Tooling / misc. | Variable | Monitoring, backups, small services. |
Important clarification
Current run-rate (~$500/mo) is a lean mode using cost-efficient visuals. Milestone 1 ($700/mo) is the first sustainable baseline we’re aiming for. These are not the same thing — and we don’t pretend they are.
Publishing output
What we ship, consistently.
- 4 stories/day (current publishing pace)
- 6 languages per story
- 5 illustrations per story (quality depends on milestone)
- AI-assisted workflow + optional human review
Update log
Short, honest updates. No fluff.
Milestones clarified
2026-02-03
We clarified the difference between our current run-rate (~$500/mo) and Milestone 1 ($700/mo) to prevent confusion and improve transparency.
Publishing cadence stabilized
2026-01-01
Sustained a steady pace of 4 stories per day while maintaining 6-language coverage and reliable daily publishing.
Ad revenue baseline recorded
2025-08-15
Ad revenue has remained roughly stable at ~$50/mo, covering a small portion of operating costs.
FabulaHub v1 launched
2025-02-01
Launched the first public version of FabulaHub. Over the following months, the archive grew to 800+ stories across 4 languages.
Founder seed funding
2024-12-10
The founder self-funded the first $5,000 to build the infrastructure and the initial publishing pipeline.
