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

# Plans & Billing

> Compare Free and Pro plans, manage your subscription, and purchase credits.

Inkwell offers two plans: a generous Free plan to get started, and a Pro plan for serious screenwriters who need extensive AI assistance. For current subscription rates, visit [inkwell.app/pricing](https://inkwell.app/pricing).

## Plan Comparison

| Feature              | Free           | Pro           |
| -------------------- | -------------- | ------------- |
| **Welcome credits**  | 100 (one-time) | —             |
| **Monthly Credits**  | 15 credits     | 500 credits   |
| **Quill AI access**  | ✅ Full access  | ✅ Full access |
| **Priority Support** | ❌              | ✅             |

<Note>
  All core screenplay features (writing, formatting, import/export, printing) are **unlimited** on both plans. The difference is in the Quill AI monthly credit allotment.
</Note>

## Free Plan

### What's Included

**100 welcome credits** the day you sign up — plenty to explore Quill across a handful of substantive conversations.

**15 credits/month** thereafter, on the 1st of each month. Credits don't roll over, but the welcome bonus is separate and stays in your account until you use it.

**Full Quill AI access** — same model and capabilities as Pro. The Free plan just has a smaller monthly credit budget.

**Script Features** (unlimited):

* Industry-standard formatting
* Auto-save & version history
* Import/export (PDF, Fountain, FDX)
* Print to PDF
* All themes & customization
* Project Panel (navigation, characters, logline)

### Best For

* Trying out Inkwell
* Occasional AI assistance
* Hobbyist screenwriters
* Students and beginners

## Pro Plan

### What's Included

**500 credits/month** on the Pro plan. Enough budget for several substantive Quill conversations most days through a typical writing month, with room for the occasional heavy revision pass. See [inkwell.app/pricing](https://inkwell.app/pricing) for subscription pricing.

**Full Quill AI access** — Quill picks the best model server-side; there's no picker to navigate.

**Priority Support**:

* 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**:

1. Look at **status bar** (bottom of window)
2. Click your plan name (**"Free Plan"** or **"Pro Plan"**)
3. Popover shows:
   * Credits remaining
   * Usage breakdown (plan credits vs bonus credits)
   * Next refresh date
   * Days until refresh

**From web dashboard**:

1. Visit inkwell.app
2. Log in → Profile → **Usage**
3. See detailed statistics and writing activity

<Tip>
  The status bar is the fastest way to check your credit balance while writing. Click it anytime to see your usage.
</Tip>

### Upgrade to Pro

**From Inkwell app** (easiest):

1. Click your plan in the **status bar**
2. Click **"Upgrade Plan"** button
3. Complete checkout (opens in browser or uses in-app purchase)

**From web**:

1. Visit inkwell.app/pricing
2. Choose Pro plan
3. Complete checkout

**In-App Purchase (Mac App Store version)**:

* Uses Apple's payment system
* Managed through App Store subscriptions
* Same features as web version

### Cancel Pro Subscription

**Web subscription**:

1. Visit inkwell.app
2. Profile → **Manage Subscription**
3. Click **Cancel**
4. Confirm cancellation

**Mac App Store subscription**:

1. macOS Settings → Apple ID → **Subscriptions**
2. Find Inkwell Pro
3. Click **Cancel Subscription**

**What happens after canceling**:

* Keep Pro features until billing period ends
* Automatically downgrade to Free plan
* Your scripts and work are safe
* Monthly credits drop from 500 to 15

## Purchase Additional Credits

Need more credits but don't want to upgrade? Buy credit packs.

### How to Purchase

**From Inkwell app**:

1. Click your plan in **status bar**
2. Click **"Purchase Credits"**
3. Choose credit pack (e.g., 150 credits)
4. Complete purchase

**From web**:

1. Visit inkwell.app
2. Profile → **Purchase Credits**
3. Select pack size
4. 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

**Example**: Free user with 5 monthly credits left + 100 purchased credits = 105 total credits available

### 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

**Consider Pro instead if**:

* You buy credits every month
* You want access to all AI models

## 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

**Credits refresh**:

* Free: 15 credits on the 1st of each month (or billing anniversary)
* Pro: 500 credits on billing date

**Unused credits**:

* 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

**App Store subscriptions**:

* Managed through Apple
* View receipts in App Store → Apple ID → Purchase History

## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens to my credits when I upgrade mid-month?">
    You immediately get your full Pro monthly allotment (500 credits), plus you keep any remaining Free credits and welcome credits. On your next billing date, you'll get a fresh 500 credits.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do purchased credits expire?">
    No! Purchased credit packs never expire. Only monthly subscription credits reset each month.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I get a refund?">
    Contact [support@inkwellwriter.com](mailto:support@inkwellwriter.com) for refund requests. We handle them case-by-case.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a student or educator discount?">
    Yes! Email [support@inkwellwriter.com](mailto:support@inkwellwriter.com) with proof of student/educator status for discount information.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I pause my Pro subscription?">
    Not currently. You can cancel and resubscribe later without losing your account or scripts.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do Free and Pro use different AI models?">
    No. Quill uses the same underlying model for everyone — there's no model picker. Pro just has a larger monthly credit budget.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

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  </Card>

  <Card title="Credits & Billing" icon="coins" href="/quill-ai/credits-billing">
    Understand how credits work
  </Card>

  <Card title="Using Quill AI" icon="comments" href="/quill-ai/using-quill">
    Learn to use Quill effectively
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  <Card title="FAQ" icon="question" href="/reference/faq">
    Common questions about Inkwell
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