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If you are searching for the price of a Santa video call, you will find a wide range. Prices vary by length and format, and it is not always clear what you get for your money. This guide lays out our prices plainly, explains what is included and helps you decide which option fits your family.
Our prices at a glance
- Live Santa video call: $39. Ten minutes, one-on-one with a real-beard Santa in a velvet suit, on Google Meet. Paid in full at booking.
- Personalized Santa video message: $19. About 30 seconds, made for your child. Paid at order.
You can always see current details on our pricing page. There are no accounts to create and no subscriptions to manage.
What the $39 live call includes
Here is what happens when you book a live video call with Santa.
- You fill out a short form with your child's name, age, wish list and fun facts.
- You choose a time slot. Calls run November 28 to December 24, 2026. Times are limited: evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays and weekend mornings, Pacific time.
- You pay in full at booking.
- A Meet link arrives by email right away, and a reminder comes before the call.
- At the time of the call, you click the link. No account is needed.
- Santa talks with your child for 10 minutes, one-on-one.
The call is a real conversation. Santa uses the details you shared to ask about pets, favorite things and recent wins, and he responds to what your child says. Family can sit with your child at home, and siblings can be on the call too. Add their names, ages and a wish or two to the fun facts box so Santa can greet them.
For a step-by-step view, see how it works.
What the $19 message includes
A personalized Santa video message is a short video of about 30 seconds, made with your child's details. It is delivered starting December 10 and within 3 days of your order after that, and the last order date is December 21. You get a private link to watch and download, so you can keep it and play it again on Christmas morning or any other day.
It is a good fit when:
- Your schedule does not line up with the live call times
- You want a surprise to play at a specific moment
- You want a keepsake that is short enough for a very young child
- You want something to share with a child who lives far away (see virtual Santa for families who live apart)
Which one should you pick?
Ask yourself three questions.
Does your child like to talk?
A child who chatters, asks questions and loves attention will enjoy the full 10 minutes of a live call. A child who is very young, or who gets overwhelmed by new people, may do better with a short message they can watch with you on the couch. Our toddler guide and the post on what Santa says to shy kids can help you decide.
Do you want a conversation or a keepsake?
The live call is an interactive moment: your child talks, Santa answers and the two of them share a laugh. The message is something you can replay, because you receive a link to watch and download it. If you want both, plenty of families choose the call for the experience and a message as a Christmas morning bonus.
How flexible is your schedule?
Live call times are limited, so the slot that works best for your family may fill up. The message does not depend on a time slot. If you are close to the deadline, see our post on a last-minute Christmas surprise Santa message.
How to think about price in general
Prices for Santa experiences vary by length and format. A short recorded greeting, a long in-person visit and a live online conversation are different products, so it is hard to compare them side by side with a single number. A more useful approach is to compare what you actually get.
Questions worth asking about any Santa option:
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Is it live or pre-made?
A live conversation responds to your child. A pre-made video plays the same way every time. We cover this in Santa video call vs pre-recorded Santa video.
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How long is it?
Ten minutes feels very different from three.
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Is Santa a real person?
Read why that matters in real Santa vs AI Santa videos and on our real Santa, not AI page.
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What do you need to do to join?
Look for no downloads, no accounts and a clear link.
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What is the booking process?
You should know exactly when you pay and what you receive.
A few cost-saving ideas for families
You do not need a complicated plan. A few practical thoughts:
Book one child's call and add siblings in the fun facts
The booking form takes one child's name, age, wish list and fun facts. Siblings are welcome on the call, so list their names, ages and a wish or two. The call is still 10 minutes total.
Plan the call as the family event
Instead of separate small activities, make the call the centerpiece of an evening with cocoa, pajamas and a story afterward.
Choose a message when a call is not needed
If your child is under two, a $19 message can be a lovely, low-pressure way to introduce Santa.
Decide early
Booking before the busy weeks gives you the widest choice of times. See when to book a Santa video call.
What the price does not include
To keep expectations clear:
- The call is a warm conversation and meet-and-greet. It does not include games, story time or letter activities.
- Santa cannot promise specific gifts. He listens to the wish list and chats about it.
- You provide the device and internet connection. Any phone, tablet or computer that can open a Meet link will do.
If you ever need to change a booking, call 855-916-9921.
Ready when you are
The simplest way to see everything in one place is the pricing page. When you are ready, you can book a live call or order a personalized video message. Both use the same kind of details about your child, so it helps to gather those first. Our Santa call checklist can help you get organized.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a live Santa video call?
A live call is $39, paid in full at booking. It lasts 10 minutes and is one-on-one with Santa on Google Meet.
How much is a personalized video message?
A message is $19, paid at order. It is about 30 seconds long, and you get a private link to watch and download.
Are there extra fees for siblings?
The booking form is for one child, and siblings are welcome on the same call. Put their names, ages and a wish or two in the fun facts box. The call is still 10 minutes total.
Why do prices vary so much across Santa services?
Prices vary by length and format, such as live or pre-made, a few minutes or a longer visit. It helps to compare what is included rather than the number alone.