Pricing model

Hybrid pricing for content operations, not simple word-count billing

The architecture plan defines a hybrid model: base subscription, credits, usage limits, add-ons and optional overage. These launch anchors are derived from the documented plan scope, credit logic and infrastructure guardrails.

Small publishers

Starter

€79/moAnnual €790

1 project, basic briefs, simple WordPress connection and controlled publishing tests.

  • 60 credits/mo
  • 1 project, 1 seat
Check fit
Serious publishers

Publisher

€199/moAnnual €1,990

Multiple projects, GSC, WordPress publishing, internal links and refresh prioritization.

  • 180 credits/mo
  • 3 projects, 3 seats
Check fit
SEO agencies

Agency

From €1,200/moCustom annual

Many projects, roles, permissions, white-label reporting, client workflows and API preview.

  • 1,500+ credits/mo
  • 50 projects, 15 seats
Check fit
Large publishers and shops

Enterprise

From €3,000/moCustom contract

SLA, dedicated workers, custom integrations, higher limits and procurement support.

  • Custom credits
  • Dedicated capacity
Check fit

Credit logic

Why credits are better than word counts.

Citovera processes SERP data, crawling, AI visibility, internal links, WordPress publishing, refresh work, quality checks and fact checks. A word-only model would misprice both cost and value.

SEO briefing1 credit
SERP deep analysis2 credits
Longform article5 credits
Category text4 credits
Product comparison6 credits
Content refresh3 credits
Fact check2 credits
AI visibility check1 credit
WordPress publishing0-1 credit

Validation

What must be measured before prices go public.

Citovera is not a thin content generator. Every plan has to cover the real cost of research, crawling, LLM work, publishing, refresh and support.

Job cost ledger

Each briefing, crawl, SERP analysis, AI visibility check and WordPress action needs a logged cost before hard prices are promised.

Value bands

Starter, Publisher and Growth should be separated by workflow depth, not by a cosmetic feature wall.

Overage control

Heavy refresh, crawl or agency usage should expand through credits or add-ons instead of silently damaging margin.

Profitability

Pricing must know the true job cost.

The documented cost formula prevents cheap plans from becoming unprofitable through expensive jobs. Every cost-relevant action therefore needs a usage event and a measurable cost record.

AI token cost SERP API cost Crawler runtime Storage Queue runtime Support risk Margin

Best practice

The pricing rules we will not break.

The model is deliberately built so conversion and profitability can work together: clear entry point, clear usage cost and no hidden risk inside heavy jobs.

FAQ

Pricing questions before launch

Are these final prices?

They are recommended launch anchors derived from the documented plan scope and infrastructure guardrails. The credit ledger should still validate AI, SERP, crawl and queue cost before broad paid rollout.

Will Citovera charge per word?

No. A word-only model ignores the expensive parts of Citovera: SERP research, AI visibility checks, internal links, refresh decisions, fact checks and publishing workflows.

What should founding customers expect?

Founding customers should expect a guided preview with clear limits, feedback loops and pricing that becomes stricter once the cost ledger is validated.

Which plan is likely right for agencies?

Agencies will likely need the Agency tier because the plan includes multiple projects, roles, permissions, white-label reporting and later API access.