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Introduction

Aikeedo offers a robust and flexible system for managing user access, billing, and resource allocation through its plans, snapshots, and subscriptions model. This page will guide you through the key concepts and how they work together to provide a seamless experience for both you and your users.

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Key Concepts

Before diving into the details, let’s familiarize ourselves with some key terms:
  • Workspace: A collaborative environment where users can access Aikeedo’s features and resources.
  • Plan: A predefined set of features, tools, and credit allocations offered to users.
  • Subscription: An agreement that grants a workspace access to a specific plan for a set duration.
  • Snapshot: A frozen copy of a plan’s details at the time a subscription is created.
  • Credits: The currency used within Aikeedo to access various features and resources.

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Workspaces and Subscriptions

Subscriptions are tied to workspaces, not individual users. This allows for flexible team collaboration and resource sharing.
Here’s how workspaces and subscriptions interact:
  • Each user can own multiple workspaces.
  • Each workspace can have its own subscription, independent of other workspaces.
  • Multiple members can be added to a workspace, sharing the same set of credits and features.
  • Billing details are managed separately for each workspace.
This structure allows for great flexibility in how teams and individuals use Aikeedo, catering to various organizational structures and project needs.

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Plan Types

Aikeedo offers several plan types to suit different user needs:

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Monthly Plans

  • Billed automatically every month.
  • Provides monthly recurring usage credits.
  • Credits reset every 30 days.

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Yearly Plans

  • Single annual payment for a year’s access.
  • Despite yearly billing, credits are still allocated and reset monthly.
  • Often comes with a discount compared to monthly billing.

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Lifetime Plans

  • One-time payment for indefinite access.
  • Monthly recurring credits that reset each month.
  • Provides long-term value for committed users.

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Add-on Credits

  • Non-recurring, permanent extra credits.
  • Can be purchased at any time to supplement an active subscription.
  • Used only after regular, recurring credits are depleted.
  • Requires an active subscription (free or paid) to be usable.
  • Cannot have separate feature configurations.
Add-on credits cannot be used without an active subscription, even if they’ve been purchased.

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Plan Snapshots and Subscriptions

When a user subscribes to a plan, Aikeedo creates a snapshot:
  • A snapshot is a read-only copy of the plan at the subscription time.
  • It ensures that subscribers retain the features and terms they signed up for, even if the original plan is later modified.

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Updating Plans and Snapshots

  • Modifying a plan does not automatically affect existing subscriptions.
  • To update current subscriptions (plan snapshots), check the “Update snapshots” checkbox when saving plan changes.
Be cautious when updating snapshots, as it will affect all current subscribers to that plan. Consider communicating changes in advance.

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Plan Customization

Aikeedo allows for granular control over what each plan offers:
  • Tools, models, assistants, and writer templates can be individually toggled on or off for each plan.
  • This allows you to create tiered offerings or specialized plans for different user segments.

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Credit System

Aikeedo uses a unified credit system to manage resource usage:
  • Credits are the primary currency for accessing features and resources.
  • Regular plans (Monthly, Yearly, Lifetime) provide recurring credits that reset periodically.
  • Add-on credits supplement regular credits and don’t expire, providing extra flexibility.
For more details on how credits work and are managed, check out our Unified Credit System page.

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Best Practices

  • Regularly review your plan offerings to ensure they meet your users’ needs.
  • Communicate clearly about what each plan includes and how credits work.
  • Consider offering a mix of plan types to cater to different user preferences and budgets.
  • Use add-on credits as a way to upsell without requiring users to change their base subscription.
By understanding and effectively utilizing Aikeedo’s plan and subscription system, you can create a flexible, user-friendly billing structure that grows with your business and satisfies your customers’ needs.