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

# Manage Payment Plans

> Create and configure payment plans for your AI agents through the Nevermined App

Payment plans define how subscribers pay to access your AI agents. Use the Nevermined App to create, edit, and manage plans visually.

## Creating a Payment Plan

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Your Agent">
    From the Agents tab, click on the agent you want to add a plan to, then click **Create Plan**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Plan Type">
    Select how access will be limited:

    | Type              | Description                                 | Best For           |
    | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------- | ------------------ |
    | **Credits-Based** | Users purchase credits, consume per request | API calls, queries |
    | **Time-Based**    | Access expires after a duration             | Subscriptions      |
    | **Dynamic**       | Variable charge per request                 | Complex workloads  |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Pricing">
    Set the price and currency:

    **Cryptocurrency**:

    * Amount (e.g., 10)
    * Token (USDC, USDT, or custom ERC-20)
    * Network (Base, Ethereum, etc.)

    **Fiat**:

    * Amount (e.g., \$10.00)
    * Currency (USD, EUR, etc.)
    * Payment via Stripe checkout
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Access Parameters">
    Configure what subscribers get:

    **For Credits-Based**:

    * Total credits included
    * Credits consumed per request

    **For Time-Based**:

    * Access duration (days, weeks, months)

    **For Dynamic**:

    * Minimum credits per request
    * Maximum credits per request
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Plan Details">
    | Field           | Description                                     |
    | --------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
    | **Name**        | Plan display name (e.g., "Pro Plan")            |
    | **Description** | What's included (e.g., "100 queries per month") |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Plan">
    Review your configuration and click **Create Plan**. The plan will be immediately available for purchase.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Plan Types in Detail

### Credits-Based Plans

Charge per usage - subscribers buy credits that are deducted with each request.

**Example Configuration**:

```
Name: Pro Plan
Price: 10 USDC
Credits: 100
Credits per Request: 1

→ $0.10 per query
```

**Use When**:

* Each request has similar cost
* You want pay-as-you-go pricing
* Usage varies significantly between users

### Time-Based Plans

Subscription model - unlimited access for a fixed duration.

**Example Configuration**:

```
Name: Monthly Subscription
Price: 50 USDC
Duration: 30 days

→ Unlimited queries for one month
```

**Use When**:

* Users need continuous access
* Usage is predictable
* You want recurring revenue

### Dynamic Plans

Variable pricing - charge different amounts based on request complexity.

**Example Configuration**:

```
Name: Pay As You Go
Price: 20 USDC (for 100 credits)
Min Credits per Request: 1
Max Credits per Request: 10

→ Simple queries: 1 credit
→ Complex queries: up to 10 credits
```

**Use When**:

* Requests have varying costs (e.g., LLM token count)
* You want fair usage-based pricing
* Processing time varies significantly

## Multiple Plans Per Agent

Create tiers to serve different customer segments:

```
Agent: Legal Document Analyzer

Plans:
1. Free Trial (0 USDC, 5 credits)
2. Starter ($5, 25 credits)
3. Pro ($15, 100 credits)
4. Enterprise ($99, 1000 credits)
```

<Note>
  Subscribers can purchase multiple plans or repurchase to add more credits.
</Note>

## Editing Plans

From the Plans tab or agent detail page:

1. Click on the plan you want to edit
2. Modify settings (name, description, pricing)
3. Click **Save Changes**

<Warning>
  Changing plan pricing affects new purchases only. Existing subscribers keep their original terms.
</Warning>

## Plan Analytics

Track each plan's performance:

| Metric                 | Description                         |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Purchases**          | Total times the plan was ordered    |
| **Revenue**            | Total earnings from this plan       |
| **Active Subscribers** | Users with remaining credits/time   |
| **Usage Rate**         | Average credits used per subscriber |

## Free Trial Plans

Attract new users with free trials:

1. Create a new plan with **Price: 0**
2. Set limited credits (e.g., 5 queries)
3. Name it clearly (e.g., "Free Trial - 5 Queries")

Users can claim the trial once per account, then must purchase a paid plan.

## Best Practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Offer Multiple Tiers" icon="layer-group">
    Create at least 3 tiers (e.g., Starter, Pro, Enterprise) to capture different customer segments and budgets.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Include a Free Trial" icon="gift">
    Let users try before they buy. A small free trial (5-10 credits) can significantly increase conversions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Price for Value" icon="dollar-sign">
    Consider the value your agent provides, not just your costs. Premium AI services can command premium prices.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Clear Descriptions" icon="align-left">
    Explain exactly what subscribers get. Include credits, duration, and any limitations.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Managing Subscribers

View who has purchased each plan:

1. Go to the plan detail page
2. Click **Subscribers** tab
3. See purchase date, credits remaining, and usage history

You can also:

* Export subscriber data
* View individual usage patterns
* Contact subscribers (if they've opted in)

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Validate Requests" icon="shield-check" href="/docs/integrate/patterns/validate-requests">
    Implement access control in your agent
  </Card>

  <Card title="SDK Integration" icon="code" href="/docs/api-reference/introduction">
    Manage plans programmatically
  </Card>
</CardGroup>