Credit Packs vs. Subscriptions
Bookshift offers two ways to purchase credits: monthly subscriptions and one-time credit packs. Both give you the same credits—what differs is the value and commitment.
Quick Comparison
| Subscriptions | Credit Packs | |
|---|---|---|
| Payment | Monthly recurring | One-time |
| Value | Better per-credit price | Higher per-credit price |
| Commitment | Ongoing (cancel anytime) | None |
| Credits | Refresh monthly | Never expire |
| Best for | Regular users | Occasional users |
Monthly Subscriptions
Subscriptions offer the best value per credit and automatically refresh each month.
Available Plans
| Plan | Monthly Price | Credits | Cost per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $19.99 | 65,000 | $0.31 |
| Professional | $39.99 | 150,000 | $0.27 |
| Publisher | $79.99 | 350,000 | $0.23 |
| Enterprise | $149.99 | 800,000 | $0.19 |
| Ultra | $349.99 | 2,000,000 | $0.17 |
How Subscriptions Work
- Credits are added to your balance each month
- Unused credits roll over and never expire
- You keep your credits even if you cancel
- Billing occurs on the same date each month
Tip
The Starter plan at $19.99/month is ideal for authors who translate one book every month or two.
Credit Packs
Credit packs are one-time purchases with no recurring commitment.
Available Packs
| Pack | Price | Credits | Cost per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Pack | $29.99 | 75,000 | $0.40 |
| Growth Pack | $79.99 | 250,000 | $0.32 |
| Scale Pack | $149.99 | 500,000 | $0.30 |
| Pro Pack | $289.99 | 1,000,000 | $0.29 |
| Enterprise Pack | $999.99 | 3,500,000 | $0.29 |
How Credit Packs Work
- One-time payment, no recurring charges
- Credits are added to your balance immediately
- Credits never expire
- No commitment or cancellation needed
Which Should You Choose?
Choose a Subscription If:
- You translate books regularly (monthly or every few months)
- You want the best value per credit
- You don't mind a recurring charge
- You use multiple Bookshift services frequently
Choose Credit Packs If:
- You translate occasionally (a few times per year)
- You prefer no recurring commitment
- You're working on a specific project with a known scope
- You want to try Bookshift without subscribing
You Can Use Both
Many users combine both options:
- Subscribe to a base plan for ongoing needs
- Add credit packs when you have a big project
- All credits go into the same pool
Note
Credits from both subscriptions and packs are identical. They're stored in the same balance and never expire.
Managing Your Plan
- Upgrade or downgrade subscriptions anytime from your account
- Cancel whenever you want—credits are retained
- Add credit packs at any time for extra credits
- View your balance on your dashboard
See Manage Credits for detailed instructions.
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