> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.byword.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Plans & credits

> Understanding Byword subscription plans and credit options

Byword offers [flexible options](https://byword.ai/account?show=billing) to suit your content creation needs, whether you're publishing a few articles per month or scaling your SEO strategy with hundreds of pieces.

## Subscription plans

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Starter" icon="seedling" color="357cff">
    **\$99/month**

    Ideal for small sites and solo creators just getting started with SEO content.

    Includes 25 articles per month.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Standard" icon="rocket" color="357cff">
    **\$299/month**

    Ideal for growing businesses ready to get serious about SEO.

    Includes 80 articles per month.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Scale" icon="chart-line" color="357cff">
    **\$999/month**

    For businesses scaling their SEO content strategy to drive significant traffic.

    Includes 300 articles per month.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Accordion title="What's included in each plan?">
  Each plan includes:

  * **Articles**: Create fully SEO-optimized content pieces (quantity varies by plan)

  * **Keyword Reports**: Research reports to identify ranking opportunities

  * **Article Optimizations**: Tools to improve existing content

  * **Unlimited Rewrites**: Refine your generated articles as needed

  * **Auto-Indexing**: Get your content indexed by search engines

  Higher-tier plans include additional benefits like domain whitelabeling, unlimited auto-indexing sites, and priority support.
</Accordion>

## Pay-as-you-go with credits

<Note>
  Every new Byword account comes with 5 free article credits upon signup, so you can try the platform before committing to a plan.
</Note>

Don't need a full subscription? Byword offers a flexible credit system that lets you pay only for what you use.

<Info title="How Credits Work">
  &#x20; How do credits work?

  * Purchase credits anytime through your [account dashboard](https://byword.ai/account?show=credits)

  * Each credit generates one article

  * Credits never expire

  * Ideal for occasional content needs or testing the platform
</Info>

While pay-as-you-go provides flexibility, subscription plans offer significant savings:

### Cost comparison

| Option        | Cost per Article   | Details                |
| ------------- | ------------------ | ---------------------- |
| Pay-As-You-Go | \$5 per credit     | No monthly commitment  |
| Starter Plan  | \$3.96 per article | \$99 for 25 articles   |
| Standard Plan | \$3.74 per article | \$299 for 80 articles  |
| Scale Plan    | \$3.33 per article | \$999 for 300 articles |

## When to choose each option

<Steps>
  <Step title="Pay-As-You-Go Credits">
    Best for:

    * Occasional content needs

    * Testing the platform before committing

    * Supplementing your plan when you need extra articles
  </Step>

  <Step title="Starter Plan">
    Best for:

    * Small businesses beginning their SEO journey

    * Creating 1-6 articles per week

    * Limited budget but consistent content needs
  </Step>

  <Step title="Standard Plan">
    Best for:

    * Growing businesses with dedicated content strategy

    * Publishing 15-20 articles per week

    * Needing additional features like domain whitelabeling
  </Step>

  <Step title="Scale Plan">
    Best for:

    * Businesses implementing programmatic SEO strategies

    * Content agencies handling multiple clients

    * Large-scale content operations requiring 80+ articles per month
  </Step>
</Steps>

## FAQ

<Accordion title="Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?">
  You can upgrade your plan by clicking the upgrade button below the new plan [here](https://byword.ai/account?show=billing). When upgrading, you'll get immediate access to your new plan's features and article allowance.&#x20;

  Unfortunately Byword doesn't currently have a downgrade flow, so the best option if you're looking to do so is to cancel and re-subscribe at the end of your billing period.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What happens if I use all my monthly articles?">
  If you reach your monthly article limit, you have two options:

  1. Purchase individual credits to create additional articles

  2. Wait until your plan refreshes at the start of your next billing cycle
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Are there any long-term commitments?">
  No, all Byword plans are billed monthly with no long-term commitment. You can cancel anytime from your account settings.
</Accordion>

Ready to get started? [Create your first article](/quickstart) or [compare plan features in detail](https://byword.ai/account?show=billing).