Pricing Plans & Features

Time to complete: 5-10 minutes to choose the right plan For: Store owners evaluating Free vs Pro plans

AI Product Tools offers flexible pricing to suit businesses of all sizes. Start with the generous free plan and upgrade when your business grows.

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Quick Start: Choose Your Plan

Step 1: Understand Plan Options

Two Plans Available:

Step 2: Understand What You Can Do

Generation Capabilities:

Key Insight:

Most features are unlimited on both plans:

• Single product generation: Generate as many as you need
• Standard bulk mode: Process hundreds of products at once
• All AI providers: Use OpenAI, Gemini, or 100+ OpenRouter models

The main difference is your Advanced mode monthly allowance and access to Automation Jobs (Pro only).

Step 3: Match Your Store Size

Choose based on your business needs:

Small Store (<100 products):

• Recommended: Free Plan
• Why: Generous credit allowance covers typical monthly needs
• Strategy: Standard mode for bulk + Advanced for featured products
• Cost: $0/month

Growing Store (100-500 products):

• Recommended: Start Free, upgrade when needed
• Why: Mix unlimited Standard mode with Advanced credits strategically
• Strategy: Process catalog in batches, use Advanced selectively
• Upgrade Trigger: When you consistently max out monthly credits

Large Store (500+ products):

• Recommended: Pro Plan
• Why: Higher credit allowance + Automation Jobs save significant time
• Strategy: Automated generation for new products + scheduled updates
• ROI: Pro plan pays for itself in time savings

Step 4: Activate Your Plan

For Free Plan (Already Active):

1. No action needed - Free plan is your default
2. Start generating content immediately
3. Monitor usage in Toolkit Dashboard
4. Upgrade when your business outgrows Free plan

To Upgrade to Pro:

1. Navigate to AI Product Tools → Account (via Freemius)
2. Click Upgrade to Pro button
3. Complete checkout process
4. Features unlock immediately after payment
5. Credit allowance increases to Pro tier

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Complete End-to-End Example

Let's help a store owner choose the right plan based on their needs.

Store Context:

• Name: Urban Fashion Co.
• Products: 200 clothing items (shirts, pants, dresses, accessories)
• Goal: Generate descriptions for entire catalog this month
• Budget: Tight, but willing to pay if ROI is clear
• Current State: No descriptions on 150 products

Decision Workflow (8 minutes)

Step 1: Evaluate Free Plan Capabilities (3 minutes)

1. Identify what needs generation:

   • 150 products need descriptions
   • All 200 products could use better titles

2. Consider Free Plan approach:

   • Option A: Use Standard mode (unlimited)

     • Generate all 150 descriptions for free
     • Quick turnaround, zero credit cost
     • ✅ Covers entire catalog without credits

   • Option B: Mix Standard + Advanced strategically

     • 100 products in Standard mode
     • 50 premium products in Advanced mode with custom formatting
     • ✅ Best of both worlds

3. Decision: Free Plan works perfectly

Step 2: Evaluate Pro Plan Benefits (3 minutes)

1. Check Pro advantages:

   • 5,000 monthly credits
   • Automation Jobs for new products
   • Priority support

2. Calculate Pro value:

   • Could process everything in Advanced mode
   • Automation Jobs save ~2 hours/week on new products
   • Priority support for business-critical issues

3. Check Pro pricing:

   • Contact for pricing (not publicly listed)
   • Must compare cost vs. time savings

4. Initial Decision: Start with Free, upgrade if needed

Step 3: Create Test Plan (1 minute)

Monthly workflow:

1. Week 1: Generate 100 products in Standard mode (unlimited)
2. Week 2: Generate 50 premium products in Advanced mode
3. Week 3-4: Generate titles for featured products
4. Result: Complete catalog processed

Step 4: Decision Made (1 minute)

Choice: Free Plan with structured workflow

Rationale:

• ✅ Covers entire 200-product catalog this month
• ✅ $0 monthly cost fits tight budget
• ✅ Can upgrade later if growth demands it
• ✅ Learns plugin features before committing

Upgrade Path:

• If adds 50+ products monthly → Consider Pro for Automation Jobs
• If time savings justify cost → Calculate ROI and upgrade
• If needs priority support → Upgrade for business continuity

Total time: 8 minutes ✅

Result: Clear plan and upgrade criteria established.

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Feature Comparison

Customization & Advanced Features

Support & Resources

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How Credits Work

Understanding the Credit System

What Are Credits?

Credits are used when you choose Advanced Bulk Generator or Title Generator features. These tools provide enhanced customization, custom field integration, and HTML formatting.

Standard Bulk Generator and Single Product Generation are unlimited and don't use any credits.

Credit Consumption Rates:

Different generation types consume different amounts of credits:

• Full descriptions consume more credits than short descriptions
• Title generation typically uses fewer credits per product
• Using premium AI models doesn't cost extra credits
• Custom variables don't add credit costs

Your Monthly Allowance:

• Free Plan: Generous monthly credit allowance
• Pro Plan: 5,000 monthly credits
• Credits Reset: Monthly on your signup/upgrade date

Monitoring Your Credits:

• Check balance in Toolkit Dashboard header
• Real-time updates after each generation
• Warning when running low
• Alert when credits exhausted

Typical Monthly Usage Patterns

Free Plan Scenarios:

Small Apparel Store:

• 50 new products/month
• Generate descriptions in Standard mode (unlimited)
• Use Advanced mode for 25 featured products
• Verdict: ✅ Free plan handles this easily

Electronics Store:

• 30 new products/month
• Generate descriptions and titles
• Use Advanced mode for technical specifications
• Verdict: ✅ Free plan sufficient with room to spare

Large Catalog Refresh:

• 200 products need updating
• Mix of Standard and Advanced generation
• Verdict: ⚠️ Consider Pro for larger allowance or spread over multiple months

Pro Plan Scenarios:

Growing WooCommerce Store:

• 150 new products/month
• All in Advanced mode for maximum customization
• Titles and descriptions for all products
• Verdict: ✅ Pro plan provides plenty of capacity

Large-Scale Operations:

• 500 products/month
• Automated generation via Automation Jobs
• Mix of Advanced mode and bulk processing
• Verdict: ✅ Pro plan optimal

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When to Upgrade

Free to Pro Upgrade Triggers

ROI Calculation

Time Savings:

Manual content writing:

• 15-20 minutes per product description
• 5-10 minutes per optimized title
• Total: 20-30 minutes per product

AI Product Tools:

• 1-2 minutes per product (Standard mode)
• 2-3 minutes per product (Advanced mode)
• Total: 1-3 minutes per product

Time saved: 17-27 minutes per product

Cost Comparison:

Payback Period:

If you value your time:

• Process 500 products with AI assistance
• Time saved: ~150-225 hours/month
• ROI: Immediate (first week) if time has value to your business

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Troubleshooting

Issue: Can't upgrade to Pro plan

Symptoms:

• Upgrade button doesn't work
• Payment fails at checkout
• Error message during upgrade process
• Page redirects but plan doesn't change

Cause: Payment processing issue or account problem

Solution:

1. Check payment method:

   • Verify credit card is valid and not expired
   • Ensure sufficient funds in account
   • Try alternative payment method (different card, PayPal)
   • Check card supports international transactions (if applicable)

2. Clear browser cache and cookies:

   • Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+Delete (Mac)
   • Clear "Cached images and files" and "Cookies"
   • Restart browser
   • Try upgrade process again

3. Contact Freemius support:

   • Navigate to AI Product Tools → Account
   • Click Contact Support button
   • Explain the issue with screenshots
   • Freemius handles all billing issues
   • Response typically within 24 hours

4. Try different browser:

   • Switch to Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
   • Disable browser extensions temporarily
   • Attempt upgrade in incognito/private mode

5. Check account status:

   • Verify WordPress admin email is correct
   • Ensure you're logged in as Administrator
   • Check no pending invoices or payment issues

Related: Freemius Billing Support, Account Management

Issue: Credits not matching expectations

Symptoms:

• Credit balance seems incorrect
• Credits don't reset on expected date
• Credit balance decreasing faster than expected
• Confused about remaining credits

Cause: Plan not activated correctly or credit sync issue

Solution:

1. Verify current plan:

   • Navigate to AI Product Tools → Account
   • Check "Your Plan" section
   • Should show "Free" or "Pro" with correct credit allocation
   • If shows wrong plan, license may not be activated

2. Activate Pro license (if purchased):

   • Navigate to AI Product Tools → Account
   • Look for license key input field
   • Enter license key from purchase email
   • Click Activate License button
   • Credits should update within 1 minute

3. Force credit refresh:

   • Navigate to AI Product Tools → Settings
   • Scroll to Ctrl Credit System section
   • Click Force Refresh button
   • Wait 5-10 seconds
   • Return to Toolkit Dashboard
   • Credit balance should update from server

4. Check reset date:

   • Credits reset monthly on signup/upgrade date
   • Example: Signed up Jan 15 → resets Feb 15, Mar 15, etc.
   • View reset date in Settings → Advanced → Credit System
   • Not on calendar month basis

5. Review credit usage:

   • Check if credits being consumed correctly:
     • Standard mode should use 0 credits
     • Advanced mode uses credits per product
     • Title Generator uses credits per title
   • If credits decreasing for Standard mode, report bug

Related: Credit System, Settings

Issue: Confused about Free vs Pro features

Symptoms:

• Not sure which features require Pro
• Can't find Automation Jobs (Pro only)
• Features seem limited compared to documentation
• Unclear when to upgrade

Cause: Feature gating not clearly communicated or expectations misaligned

Solution:

1. Review feature availability:

   Free Plan Includes:

   • ✅ Standard Bulk Generator (unlimited)
   • ✅ Advanced Bulk Generator (monthly credits)
   • ✅ Single Product Generation (unlimited)
   • ✅ Title Generator (uses credits)
   • ✅ Enhanced Metabox (uses credits)
   • ✅ All AI providers and models
   • ✅ Custom variables (unlimited)
   • ✅ Prompt customization (full)
   • ❌ Automation Jobs (Pro only)

   Pro Plan Adds:

   • ✅ 5,000 monthly credits
   • ✅ Automation Jobs (scheduled generation)
   • ✅ Draft review system
   • ✅ Priority support
   • ✅ Advanced scheduling

2. Check for Pro badges:

   • Features marked require upgrade
   • Automation Jobs always shows Pro badge
   • Free features have no badge or

3. Test available features:

   • Try Standard Bulk Generator (unlimited, free)
   • Test Advanced mode with your monthly credits
   • Generate single products (unlimited, free)
   • Verify what works before deciding to upgrade

4. Calculate if Pro is worth it:

   • If you rarely max out monthly credits → Stay on Free
   • If you want automated scheduling → Requires Pro
   • If manual generation works fine → Free plan sufficient
   • If time savings matter → Consider Pro

5. Contact sales for clarification:

   • If still unsure, check comparison table on this page
   • Email support with specific questions
   • Request feature demo if needed

Related: Feature Comparison, Automation Jobs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Billing & Plans

Q: Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?

A: Yes. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades process at next billing cycle to preserve your current month's benefits.

Q: Is there a free trial for Pro?

A: Contact sales for trial availability. Free plan provides full functionality to test before committing to Pro.

Q: What payment methods are accepted?

A: Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex) and PayPal via Freemius. Business plans may support wire transfer.

Q: Are there annual discounts?

A: Contact sales for annual pricing options and bulk discounts.

Credits

Q: Do unused credits roll over?

A: No. Credits reset monthly on your signup date and don't carry over. Use them or lose them each month.

Q: Can I purchase additional credits mid-month?

A: Upgrading to Pro immediately grants a larger credit allowance. For additional credits beyond plan limits, contact sales.

Q: What if I run out of credits?

A: Use Standard Bulk Generator (unlimited, no credits required) or wait for monthly reset. Pro plan provides 10x more credits.

Features

Q: Do I need my own API keys?

A: Yes. You provide OpenRouter, OpenAI, or Google Gemini API keys. Plugin uses your keys for generation. See API Provider Setup.

Q: Can I use multiple AI providers?

A: Yes. Configure multiple providers and switch between them in Settings or per-generation.

Q: Is Automation Jobs included in Free plan?

A: No. Automation Jobs is Pro-only. Free plan users can use Standard/Advanced Bulk Generator for manual batch processing.

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What You've Learned

Congratulations! You now know how to:

• ✅ Compare Free and Pro plans with clear feature breakdown
• ✅ Understand what you can do with each plan (capabilities vs. quotas)
• ✅ Choose the right plan for your store size and business needs
• ✅ Recognize when to upgrade from Free to Pro
• ✅ Troubleshoot plan and credit issues
• ✅ Optimize usage to maximize Free plan value

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Next Steps

Immediate Actions:

• Start with Free plan - Install and test features
• Configure API provider - Set up OpenRouter, OpenAI, or Gemini
• Generate first batch - Try Standard or Advanced mode

Advanced Planning:

• Learn optimization strategies - Maximize Free plan value
• Explore automation - Understand Pro features
• Review workflows - Efficient generation strategies

Related Topics

• Bulk Generation Guide - Standard (unlimited) vs Advanced (credits) modes
• Automation Jobs - Pro feature for scheduled generation
• Settings Configuration - Customize prompts and AI behavior
• Best Practices - Credit optimization strategies
• FAQ - Additional pricing and billing questions