If you love writing or if writing is your profession, then yes, Vocal+ is a good platform for you. I wouldn't say that Vocal+ is better than Medium or SubStack, but it's certainly not inferior to them. I'm a premium member of Vocal+ and have been writing there for the past two years. However, I don't write there to earn money. As you know, I've also made subscriptions to the "Digital Detective Hub" community free so I can share my knowledge. Vocal Media charges approximately $9.99 per month for a monthly subscription. If you purchase a one-year subscription, you'll only pay $99 per year (equivalent to $8.25 per month).
If you're a premium user of Vocal Media, you can earn around $6.00 per 1,000 reads. Free users can also earn money by writing articles on the platform. Free members are paid $3.80 per 1,000 reads. I'd recommend starting with the free version first. If you think the platform has potential, consider Vocal+. Medium and SubStack are also good platforms and will remain popular in 2025. You can try them too.