Casting Networks has a 2.2 out of 5 rating. They charge $29.99/month. They have no AI matching. Their interface looks like it was built during the Obama administration. And yet thousands of actors and models keep paying because they think there's nothing better.
There may be. P3RSON is live in the app, and getting ready takes about five minutes.
This is the step-by-step guide to getting ready to move from Casting Networks to P3RSON without missing a beat.
Why Are Creators Looking Beyond Casting Networks in 2026?
Before we get into the how, here's the why. These aren't opinions. They're the four complaints that show up in virtually every Casting Networks review.
1. The cost doesn't match the results. $29.99/month is $360/year. That's real money for a platform where most talent submit to dozens of roles and hear back from almost none. If you're not booking consistently, you're subsidizing a database that doesn't work for you.
2. No AI matching. Zero. You search. You submit. You wait. That's it. There's no intelligent system surfacing your profile to brands that actually fit your look and skills. You're doing all the work, and the platform is doing none of it. For a deeper breakdown, read our P3RSON vs Casting Networks comparison.
3. The UX is dated. Slow pages. Clunky navigation. A search system that feels like it was designed for desktop browsers in 2012. Mobile experience is an afterthought. In 2026, this is unacceptable for a paid product.
4. It only serves a narrow slice of talent. Casting Networks was built for traditional acting work in LA and New York. If you're a UGC creator, a model outside those markets, an influencer, or anyone working in digital content — the platform wasn't built for you.
That's the reality. Now here's how to move on from it.
How Do You Switch from Casting Networks to P3RSON?
Total time: under 5 minutes. Total cost: $0.
Get the P3RSON App (Free, 2 Minutes)
Get the app from the App Store and create your account. No credit card required, no subscription.
You're in. Bookings and matching are not live yet, so keep your Casting Networks profile running for now.
Gather Your Headshots and Resume
Before you do anything with your Casting Networks account, download your headshots and resume from it. You own those files. Save them to your phone or computer.
Then keep them ready for your P3RSON profile. In the app, P3RSON asks for four Digitals: Full Body, Waist Up, Portrait, and Side View. High-resolution, well-lit photos work best. If you need tips on photos, check our guide on building a modeling portfolio.
Get Your Digitals Ready
The P3 Index is a private 0-100 score for your Digitals set, with coaching on what to fix. It is not a ranking, and it never predicts agency fit or bookings.
In the app, fill in your skills, experience level, location, availability, and rate preferences. A complete profile is easier for agencies and brands to read.
Look Forward to AI-Assisted Matching (Planned)
This is where P3RSON is designed to be different from Casting Networks. On Casting Networks, you search and submit. On P3RSON, brands are meant to describe what they need, with AI-assisted matching planned to help find the right talent. That is not live yet.
The idea is that you wouldn't scroll through listings or write cover letters for castings, or compete with 500 other submissions in a casting director's inbox. If you're a fit, you'd get notified. That's the plan. Read more about how to get booked without an agency.
Know the Real Fee Structure
When bookings launch, P3RSON plans a flat 10% platform fee on completed bookings. There's no subscription fee on the free tier and no per-submission fee.
On a $1,000 booking, the platform fee will be $100 and Stripe's processing fee (2.9% + $0.30) will be $29.30, so the payout will be $870.70. Free to join, cancel anytime — no one-time preorders.
What Could You Gain by Switching to an AI Talent Platform?
Here's what is planned to change when you move from Casting Networks to P3RSON.
AI Matching (planned). Brands will describe what they need, and matching will help find you. No more manually submitting to 30 roles a week and hearing nothing back.
Booking Protection (planned). The booking will be funded before work begins. When you deliver and the brand marks the work complete, funds will release. Less invoice chasing. Learn how it is planned to work in our Booking Protection deep dive.
Planned 10% Platform Fee. P3RSON is free to join and plans to charge a flat 10% platform fee on completed bookings. Casting Networks charges a $30/month subscription.
P3 Index. A private 0-100 score for your Digitals set, with coaching on what to fix. It does not predict bookings.
P3 Coins. P3 Coins are for gifts, tips and support from fans, and for boosting a post. They never pay for bookings.
What Happens to Your Existing Profile When You Switch?
This is the part most migration guides skip. So let's be direct about it.
You can keep both platforms. P3RSON has no exclusivity clause. You can run your Casting Networks profile alongside your P3RSON profile for as long as you want. There's zero pressure to cancel one to use the other.
Your existing relationships stay intact. Any casting directors or agents you've connected with through Casting Networks aren't going anywhere. P3RSON adds a new channel. It doesn't replace the connections you've already built.
Your headshots and resume are yours. Download them from Casting Networks and upload them anywhere you want. You created that content. You own it. For a broader look at your options, see our Casting Networks alternatives roundup.
What Are the Most Common Questions About Switching?
Can I use P3RSON and Casting Networks at the same time?
Yes. There is no exclusivity requirement. You can run both platforms for as long as you want, then decide based on where you're actually getting booked.
Does P3RSON charge a monthly subscription?
No subscription is required. P3RSON's free tier has no monthly fee and no per-submission fee, and P3 Pro is an optional $19.99/month plan. The platform fee will be a flat 10% on completed bookings.
How will AI matching work on P3RSON?
AI-assisted matching is planned but not live yet. The plan is that when a brand posts a brief, matching compares it against talent profiles on skills, experience, and location, so you don't have to submit. More detail in our AI in the talent industry article.
What is Booking Protection and how does it protect me?
Booking Protection is planned payment protection: the booking will be funded before work begins, and funds will release when the brand marks the work complete. It is planned to reduce, not eliminate, the risk of not getting paid.
What happens to my Casting Networks profile if I switch?
Nothing. It stays exactly as it is. Cancel your subscription whenever you're ready, or keep it running. P3RSON doesn't require you to leave any other platform. Your choice, your timeline.
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