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Understanding Byword subscription plans and credit options
Byword offers flexible options to suit your content creation needs, whether you’re publishing a few articles per month or scaling your SEO strategy with hundreds of pieces.
Don’t need a full subscription? Byword offers a flexible credit system that lets you pay only for what you use.
While pay-as-you-go provides flexibility, subscription plans offer significant savings:
Ready to get started? Create your first article or compare plan features in detail.
Subscription plans
Starter
$99/monthIdeal for small sites and solo creators just getting started with SEO content.Includes 25 articles per month.
Standard
$299/monthIdeal for growing businesses ready to get serious about SEO.Includes 80 articles per month.
Scale
$999/monthFor businesses scaling their SEO content strategy to drive significant traffic.Includes 300 articles per month.
What's included in each plan?
What's included in each plan?
Each plan includes:
- Articles: Create fully SEO-optimized content pieces (quantity varies by plan)
- Keyword Reports: Research reports to identify ranking opportunities
- Article Optimizations: Tools to improve existing content
- Unlimited Rewrites: Refine your generated articles as needed
- Auto-Indexing: Get your content indexed by search engines
Pay-as-you-go with credits
Every new Byword account comes with 5 free article credits upon signup, so you can try the platform before committing to a plan.
How do credits work?
- Purchase credits anytime through your account dashboard
- Each credit generates one article
- Credits never expire
- Ideal for occasional content needs or testing the platform
Cost comparison
| Option | Cost per Article | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pay-As-You-Go | $5 per credit | No monthly commitment |
| Starter Plan | $3.96 per article | $99 for 25 articles |
| Standard Plan | $3.74 per article | $299 for 80 articles |
| Scale Plan | $3.33 per article | $999 for 300 articles |
When to choose each option
1
Pay-As-You-Go Credits
Best for:
- Occasional content needs
- Testing the platform before committing
- Supplementing your plan when you need extra articles
2
Starter Plan
Best for:
- Small businesses beginning their SEO journey
- Creating 1-6 articles per week
- Limited budget but consistent content needs
3
Standard Plan
Best for:
- Growing businesses with dedicated content strategy
- Publishing 15-20 articles per week
- Needing additional features like domain whitelabeling
4
Scale Plan
Best for:
- Businesses implementing programmatic SEO strategies
- Content agencies handling multiple clients
- Large-scale content operations requiring 80+ articles per month
FAQ
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
You can upgrade your plan by clicking the upgrade button below the new plan here. When upgrading, you’ll get immediate access to your new plan’s features and article allowance. Unfortunately Byword doesn’t currently have a downgrade flow, so the best option if you’re looking to do so is to cancel and re-subscribe at the end of your billing period.
What happens if I use all my monthly articles?
What happens if I use all my monthly articles?
If you reach your monthly article limit, you have two options:
- Purchase individual credits to create additional articles
- Wait until your plan refreshes at the start of your next billing cycle
Are there any long-term commitments?
Are there any long-term commitments?
No, all Byword plans are billed monthly with no long-term commitment. You can cancel anytime from your account settings.