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

# Pricing

> Understanding the pricing plans for the ai-coustics SDK

SDK pricing is based on a **monthly or annual license subscription**, with plans scaled to your usage needs.

## Trial Period

The ai-coustics SDK offers a free trial so you can evaluate performance before committing to a paid plan.
This includes unlimited usage of the full-featured SDK for 30 days at no cost.

<Card title="Get Started For Free" icon="rocket" href="https://developers.ai-coustics.com">
  Create a free account on the Developer Platform to get your SDK license key.
</Card>

## Plans

The Real-Time SDK is offered as a monthly or annual license subscription with usage-based tiers, from startup-friendly plans to enterprise-scale agreements.

Each plan includes:

* Support for on-premise deployment
* A monthly allowance of processing minutes
* Access to all of our models

Enterprise plans can also include:

* Custom audio evaluations
* Priority access to new models and beta features
* Volume-based commercial terms

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  SDK usage is measured by the duration of audio processed (not session uptime), with millisecond-level granularity.
</Info>

<Card title="View Official Pricing" icon="tag" href="https://ai-coustics.com/pricing">
  See the latest plans, calculate costs, and contact sales.
</Card>

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## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="Can I test before subscribing?">
    Yes, you can test ai-coustics SDK for 30 days from the account creation for free, including in production.
    Simply create an account on our Developer Platform, generate a key and follow guides and examples from our documentation to get started.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I test the SDK in production during the trial?">
    ai-coustics allows unlimited production testing during the 30 day evaluation period.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are there any limitations to the trial period?">
    You can test freely in production without any limits to created keys or processed minutes, for the first 30 days from account creation.
    After that you'll have to sign up for one of our monthly plans or contact us to discuss Enterprise pricing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I go over the minutes, does it stop working?">
    The SDK will continue to work even if you exceed your monthly minute allowance. We will notify you when you're approaching the limit.
    If you go over your monthly minutes we will reach out and gently remind you to upgrade your plan or discuss Enterprise pricing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I do usage-based billing instead of set subscriptions?">
    We offer fixed monthly or annual plans for predictable pricing.
    For volumes above our standard tiers, we offer custom enterprise agreements that include pay-as-you-go tiered pricing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How is usage measured?">
    Usage is calculated based on the duration of the audio in minutes processed by the engine.
    For example, if your application is open for 1 hour, but you only process 10 minutes of conversation, you are deducted 10 minutes from your quota.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I monitor my usage?">
    The beta version of self-service SDK usage monitoring is available on Developer Platform.
    If you have any questions about your usage or billing, please reach out to us via Discord or contact support.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do you offer monthly and annual billing?">
    Yes, we offer subscription packages with monthly and annual billing. The yearly pricing includes a 10% discount.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How can I manage my subscription?">
    Subscriptions and payments are managed through Stripe. You can access your billing settings, manage your plan,
    change payment method or generate an invoice in the [Stripe customer portal](https://billing.stripe.com/p/login/14AbJ00IZ8Xj4ewcxm8EM00). You can also upgrade your plan directly from Developer Platform.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need a credit card to start?">
    No, you don't need to provide any card to test for free for the first 30 days.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a minimum contract period?">
    No, our plans renew on a monthly or annual basis and you can cancel at any time.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I get a custom quote?">
    Yes, if you're interested in a custom quote for a larger volume of minutes, please reach out to us directly.
  </Accordion>
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