Plan Comparison
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Credits | 15 credits | 250 credits |
| Cost | $0/month | Subscription pricing |
| AI Models | 3 models | All 9 models (including Sonnet 4.5) |
| Max Projects | 3 active scripts | Unlimited |
| Max Workspaces | 1 | 5 |
| Storage | 1GB | 10GB |
| Requests/Min | 5 | 30 |
| Max Tokens | 4,000 | 16,000 |
| Custom Prompts | 3 | Unlimited |
| Priority Support | ❌ | ✅ |
All core screenplay features (writing, formatting, import/export, printing) are unlimited on both plans. The differences are in Quill AI usage and project limits.
Free Plan
What’s Included
15 credits/month (resets monthly)- ~15-60 AI requests depending on model choice
- Credits don’t roll over
- GPT-4.1 mini (OpenAI) - 0.25 credits - Fast, everyday tasks
- Gemini 2.5 flash (Google) - 1 credit - High reasoning, complex problems
- Haiku 4.5 (Anthropic) - 0.25 credits - Creative, natural dialogue
- Industry-standard formatting
- Auto-save & version history
- Import/export (PDF, Fountain, FDX)
- Print to PDF
- All themes & customization
- Project Panel (navigation, characters, logline)
- 3 active projects (can create unlimited, but only 3 open at once)
- 1GB storage
- 3 custom prompts
Best For
- Trying out Inkwell
- Occasional AI assistance
- Hobbyist screenwriters
- Students and beginners
Pro Plan
What’s Included
250 credits/month (resets monthly)- ~250-1,000 AI requests depending on model choice
- 16x more credits than Free
- All Free models (GPT-4.1 mini, Gemini 2.5 flash, Haiku 4.5)
- Sonnet 4.5 ⭐ (Anthropic) - Most creative & nuanced
- GPT-4o, GPT-4.1 (OpenAI) - Balanced quality
- o3-mini, o4-mini (OpenAI) - Advanced reasoning
- Gemini 2.0 flash (Google) - Fast with huge context
- Unlimited projects
- 5 workspaces
- 10GB storage
- 30 requests/minute (6x faster)
- 16,000 max tokens (4x larger requests)
- Unlimited custom prompts
- Faster response times
- Priority bug fixes
- Feature request consideration
Best For
- Professional screenwriters
- Frequent Quill AI users
- Writers with multiple projects
- Anyone who runs out of Free credits regularly
Manage Your Subscription
Check Credit Balance
From Inkwell app:- Look at status bar (bottom of window)
- Click your plan name (“Free Plan” or “Pro Plan”)
- Popover shows:
- Credits remaining
- Usage breakdown (plan credits vs bonus credits)
- Next refresh date
- Days until refresh
- Visit inkwell.app
- Log in → Profile → Usage
- See detailed statistics and writing activity
Upgrade to Pro
From Inkwell app (easiest):- Click your plan in the status bar
- Click “Upgrade Plan” button
- Complete checkout (opens in browser or uses in-app purchase)
- Visit inkwell.app/pricing
- Choose Pro plan
- Complete checkout
- Uses Apple’s payment system
- Managed through App Store subscriptions
- Same features as web version
Cancel Pro Subscription
Web subscription:- Visit inkwell.app
- Profile → Manage Subscription
- Click Cancel
- Confirm cancellation
- macOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions
- Find Inkwell Pro
- Click Cancel Subscription
- Keep Pro features until billing period ends
- Automatically downgrade to Free plan
- Your scripts and work are safe
- Lose access to Pro-only models (Sonnet 4.5, etc.)
- Monthly credits drop to 15
Purchase Additional Credits
Need more credits but don’t want to upgrade? Buy credit packs.How to Purchase
From Inkwell app:- Click your plan in status bar
- Click “Purchase Credits”
- Choose credit pack (e.g., 150 credits)
- Complete purchase
- Visit inkwell.app
- Profile → Purchase Credits
- Select pack size
- Complete checkout
Credit Pack Details
Purchased credits:- Don’t expire (unlike monthly credits)
- Stack with your monthly allotment
- Used after monthly credits are depleted
- Available on both Free and Pro plans
When to Buy Credit Packs
Good for:- Occasional heavy usage months
- Big project deadlines
- Don’t need Pro features, just more credits
- One-time purchases without subscription
- You buy credits every month
- You want access to all AI models
- You need unlimited projects
Billing & Payments
Payment Methods
- Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
- Apple Pay / Google Pay
- In-App Purchase (Mac App Store version uses Apple ID)
Billing Cycle
Monthly plans:- Billed on the same date each month
- Credits refresh on billing date
- Prorated if you upgrade mid-cycle
- Free: 15 credits on the 1st of each month (or billing anniversary)
- Pro: 250 credits on billing date
- Monthly credits do not roll over
- Purchased credit packs never expire
Receipts & Invoices
Web subscriptions:- Emailed automatically after each payment
- Access history at inkwell.app → Billing
- Managed through Apple
- View receipts in App Store → Apple ID → Purchase History
Common Questions
Can I try Pro for free?
Can I try Pro for free?
Pro doesn’t have a free trial, but you can cancel anytime. Your first month gives you full access, and you only pay for what you use.
What happens to my credits when I upgrade mid-month?
What happens to my credits when I upgrade mid-month?
You immediately get your full Pro monthly allotment (250 credits), plus you keep any remaining Free credits. On your next billing date, you’ll get a fresh 250 credits.
Can I downgrade from Pro to Free?
Can I downgrade from Pro to Free?
Yes, cancel your subscription anytime. You’ll keep Pro until the end of your billing period, then automatically downgrade to Free.
Do purchased credits expire?
Do purchased credits expire?
No! Purchased credit packs never expire. Only monthly subscription credits reset each month.
Can I get a refund?
Can I get a refund?
Contact [email protected] for refund requests. We handle them case-by-case.
Is there a student or educator discount?
Is there a student or educator discount?
Yes! Email [email protected] with proof of student/educator status for discount information.
Can I pause my Pro subscription?
Can I pause my Pro subscription?
Not currently. You can cancel and resubscribe later without losing your account or scripts.
Which models are Pro-only?
Which models are Pro-only?
Only Sonnet 4.5 (Anthropic) requires Pro. All other models work on Free, though Pro gets more credits to use them.