> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manual.formwise.ai/formwise/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manual.formwise.ai/formwise/advanced-features/login-mode-and-monetization/setting-up-subscription-plans.md).

# Setting Up Subscription Plans

Creating subscription plans allows you to set recurring pricing for your AI Toolset. You can offer free or paid plans, control billing cycles, and manage pricing tiers within Stripe and FormWise.

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#### Set Your First Plans (Subscription Tiers) <a href="#plans-subscription-tiers" id="plans-subscription-tiers"></a>

You can create both Free and Paid subscription tiers for your users. You have multiple options in terms of customizing the subscription tier.

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**Setting Your Plan Price**

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You can set a recurring price point for your plan. If you set the price to $0, it will function as a "Free" plan and your users will not have to enter their billing information into Stripe.

Once a subscription is created, the price can no longer be modified. Creating a new subscription tier will require you you to "archive" the tier both on FormWise and on Stripe, and create a separate one within FormWise. This will not cancel any subscriptions currently on the archived price tier.

📌 **Tip:** Offer an **annual discount** to encourage long-term subscriptions! 🚀

**Renewal Interval**

The renewal interval controls the billing schedule. You can choose between Monthly and Annual.

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**Credits (Usage)**

* **Credits renew Monthly, regardless whether the plan is Annual or Monthly. This affects both Free and Paid subscription tiers.**
* The subscription tier dictates the number of credits a user receives so they can use your Tools, they do not carry over month-to-month.

When a user does not have enough credits to use a tool, they will be prompted to either upgrade their Subscription Tier if one is available, or purchase a Credit Package.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can control the number of credits a Tool requires by navigating to your Toolset, entering "Edit Mode", selecting a Tool, then modifying the "Credit Usage" field. The default number of credits required on a Tool is 1 by default. You can modify this to accommodate more expensive models, and more complex prompt chains.
{% endhint %}

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**Require API Key**

You can require users to enter their OpenAI API key upon signup if you prefer to defer the cost to them.

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**Tools**

You can modify the Tools available on any Subscription Tier.