Understanding MarkdownAI Pricing

MarkdownAI uses a simple, transparent pay-as-you-go pricing model. You only pay for the content you generate, with no subscriptions or hidden fees.

How It Works

Credit-Based System

Instead of subscriptions or generation limits, MarkdownAI uses a credit system measured in dollars:

• New users get $2.00 in free credits
• Credits are deducted based on content length and complexity
• Typical generation costs between $0.05 and $0.50
• Add more credits anytime, any amount

What Determines Cost?

The cost of each generation depends on:

1. Content Length - Longer content costs more
2. Complexity - Technical content with code examples costs slightly more
3. Content Type - Different formats have different requirements

Typical Costs

Here's what you can expect:

• Short blog post (500 words): ~$0.05 - $0.10
• Medium article (1000 words): ~$0.10 - $0.20
• Long tutorial (2000+ words): ~$0.20 - $0.50
• Documentation page: ~$0.08 - $0.15
• README file: ~$0.05 - $0.12

Free Credits

Every new account receives $1.00 in free credits. This is enough to generate:

• 20-40 short blog posts
• 10-20 medium articles
• 4-10 comprehensive tutorials
• 15-25 documentation pages

Adding Credits

When you need more credits:

1. Go to Billing page
2. Click "Add Credits"
3. Choose any amount ($10 - $1000)
4. Credits are added instantly

Recommended Amounts

• Casual blogger: $10 (20-200 generations)
• Regular user: $25 (50-500 generations)
• Professional: $50+ (100-1000+ generations)
• Team/Agency: $100+ (sustained usage)

Monitoring Usage

Track your spending with our billing dashboard:

Current Balance

See your available credits at any time in the header or billing page.

Monthly Spending

Track how much you've spent this month.

All-Time Total

View your total spending since account creation.

Transaction History

Detailed log of every generation with:

• Document title
• Cost
• Date and time
• Balance after transaction

No Surprises

We believe in transparent pricing:

• No subscriptions - Pay only for what you use
• No hidden fees - The displayed cost is what you pay
• No minimums - Generate as little or as much as you need
• No expiration - Credits never expire

Cost Optimization Tips

Get the most from your credits:

1. Be Specific

Clear, detailed prompts generate better content on the first try, reducing regeneration needs.

2. Use Templates

Browse our template library for proven prompts that work well.

3. Edit Instead of Regenerate

Use the edit tab to make small changes instead of regenerating entirely.

4. Save Good Prompts

When you get great results, save the prompt for future use.

5. Use Version History

Review previous versions before regenerating to see if an earlier version meets your needs.

Comparing to Alternatives

vs. Subscription Services

• MarkdownAI: Pay $0.05 - $0.50 per generation, no monthly fee
• Subscription: $20-50/month whether you use it or not

vs. General AI Tools

• MarkdownAI: Optimized for markdown, version control, document management
• General AI: Requires manual formatting, no version history

vs. Hiring Writers

• MarkdownAI: $0.05 - $0.50 per piece, instant delivery
• Hiring: $50-500+ per piece, days or weeks turnaround

Business Use

For businesses and teams:

• Share one account or create multiple accounts
• Scale usage up or down as needed
• No contract commitments
• Add large credit amounts for volume needs

Questions?

Still have questions about pricing?

• Check out our Pricing page for more details
• Visit FAQs for common questions
• Contact support for custom needs

Ready to get started? Sign up for free and get $2.00 in credits today!