# Pricing ### How CodeWords pricing works CodeWords offers two types of pricing models: * **Usage-based**: A credit-based system that let's you pay as you go. * **Subscription plans**: Charged monthly. Receive a regular top-up so you can keep building. * **Manual top-ups**: You can manually top-up your account whenever you like, whether you're on a subscription plan or just paying as you go. As of February 2026, when you subscribe to CodeWords we'll add bonus credits to your account every month, completely on us. Here's how it works: * **Free Plan:** Get what you pay for * **Pro Plan ($20/month):** Get $30 of credits (50% bonus) * **Business Plan ($100/month):** Get $200 of credits (100% bonus) **Plus, subscribers get bonus credits on all manual top-ups.** For every $10 you top up, Pro users get $15 worth of credits, and Max users get $20.\ \ You can also subscribe to the **Annual Subscription** (17% Discount): * **Pro Plan ($200/Year):** Get $300 of credits * **Business Plan ($1000/Year):** Get $2000 of credits #### Free credits for new users When you sign up, you automatically receive $5 in free credits. Use them to test, build, and run automations with zero commitment and no payment card required. ### Plans and subscriptions | Free | Pro ($20/Month) | Max($100/month) | | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | --------------------------------- | | $5 of starter credits (one-time) | $30 in credits added monthly | $200 in credits added monthly | | \~12 workflow builds from chat | \~50 workflow builds from chat\* | \~250 workflow builds from chat\* | | \~2,500 workflow executions | \~10,000 workflow executions\* | \~50,000 workflow executions\* | | Basic support | Priority support | Priority support | | Custom top-ups available anytime | Priority support | 1:1 consultations with the team | | | Credits roll over | Credits roll over | | | Custom top-ups | Custom top-ups | \*Estimated figures. Varies based on workflow complexity. #### Custom - Enterprise For more extensive automation usage. Email **** for pricing options, dedicated support, and custom arrangements. ### What credits are and how they work Every action, whether building with Cody or running a workflow, consumes a small amount of credits. Credit usage is based on token consumption. #### Credits are used when you: * Build automations through chat with Cody * Edit existing workflows * Run workflows (manual, scheduled, or triggered) * Use AI, external APIs, or web automation After you've first run a workflow, you'll be able to see its estimated cost per run from the run page.
There are no idle fees or background charges. We're constantly working on making our pricing more transparent. You can check your real-time balance anytime in the bottom-left of your screen, or by clicking `Account` and heading to your [Wallet](https://codewords.agemo.ai/account/wallet).
### Usage and cost breakdown #### Building automations Creating workflows or AI Agents through conversations with Cody. * **Typical cost:** $0.50–$2 per automation * More complex logic / API workflows may cost slightly more #### Editing automations Updating or customizing an existing workflow or template. * **Typical cost:** $0.10–$1 per edit * Multi-step logic or advanced changes may use additional credits #### Running automations Workflow runs (manual, triggered, or scheduled) * **Typical cost:** $0.00001–$1 per run (varies by complexity) * Costs depend on: * Number of steps * API calls * Data size * Integrations used #### Failed runs You’re only charged for the steps completed before the failure. #### Variable workloads Larger inputs cost more: for example, scraping 100 LinkedIn profiles in one go. ### Detailed usage history You can view a precise breakdown of all your usage in the [**History**](https://codewords.agemo.ai/workflows/history) tab: * Credits used per workflow run * Credits used while building with Cody * Timestamps, run logs, and cost explanations Visit [**History**](https://codewords.agemo.ai/workflows/history) inside your dashboard. ### Wallet and top-ups Once you are subscribed you can add more credits to you account. This allows you to get the most out of CodeWords, without paying for anything you don't use. #### To top up: 1. Go to **Settings →** [**Wallet**](https://codewords.agemo.ai/account/wallet) 2. Click **Top up** 3. Choose a preset amount or enter a custom amount (min $5) 4. Credits will appear instantly Top-ups are perfect if you prefer pay-as-you-go or need extra credits beyond your subscription. ### Credit rollover, expiration, and refund queries * Free Credits: One-time free credits are granted to new users who have signed up to CodeWords. * Monthly Plans: Unused credits from your monthly subscription continue to roll over to subsequent billing periods. You can manually top-up your credits, cancel or downgrade your subscription at any time. Credits are prepaid, non-refundable, and non-redeemable for cash or any other value, as is the industry standard. For more information on credits, refunds, and termination see Section 11.1 of our [Terms and Conditions](https://codewords.ai/terms-conditions?utm_source=google\&utm_medium=paid\&utm_campaign=PmaxLinkedIn\&utm_term=\&utm_content=\&gad_source=1\&gad_campaignid=23352025346\&gbraid=0AAAABA5qoUNdUnRhF0dW-lNWzPhdvw6II\&gclid=CjwKCAiAv5bMBhAIEiwAqP9GuAmixjZXcc_eLDiwuXBVvSS7-mJavamBwz0MK8L5hcwgiPijPaqNmhoCK7gQAvD_BwE). ### Need help? To get direct support from the team and CodeWords community, join our [Discord](https://discord.codewords.ai) channel. You can also send us an email at Our official documentation is at [docs.codewords.ai](https://docs.codewords.ai/). You can find video tutorials on our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE5LEHbcDxie0KzTfYf0Mzg). #### **Can I make money from my workflows?** Yes! You can build custom automation solutions for clients using CodeWords as your platform. A **CodeWords creator program** is also coming soon. [Learn more](https://www.notion.so/agemo/CodeWords-Champions-2632b520705580e692f6fa8eb0528cd1). ### FAQs
Are there hidden costs I should know about? No. Everything you need to know about CodeWords pricing can be found in this documentation page. \ \ Our mission is to make our pricing as transparent as possible and we're always looking for ways to improve this.
Why is AI automation pricing so confusing? We get it, AI automation pricing has long been a confusing aspect of the category. (We don't like how confusing it is either)! We're working to simplify AI automation pricing by surfacing usage costs and estimated across our platform.
Do you have a free tier? When you sign up, you'll automatically be given $5 in free credits to test out the platform. \ \ Once you're out of credits, you can easily top-up. You can also take part in our [Referral Program](https://docs.codewords.ai/guides/referral-program) to get $5 free credits every time you refer someone and they build their first workflow.
What happens if I exceed my credit limits? CodeWords has guardrails in place which mean you won't ever drop into negative credits. \ \ If you have scheduled workflows, and you don't have enough credits for them to run, you'll receive an email notifying you that your workflow failed. In this case, you'll need to top-up your account with more credits in order for your workflows to continue running as normal.
Can I make money from my workflows? Yes! You can build custom automation solutions for clients using CodeWords as your platform. In the future, we'll be expanding our marketplace.