> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.9pic.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Compare Plans

> Trial vs Pay As You Go vs Pro vs Enterprise — pick the right plan

## Why This Matters

You probably don't need to memorise every difference between plans — you need to know which **one** is right for your next event. This page is a side-by-side that maps directly to how the 9Pic dashboard treats each plan today.

## At a Glance

| Plan              | Best for                                                        | Headline price                        |
| ----------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Trial**         | Evaluating 9Pic before paying.                                  | Free, with **200 photo credits**.     |
| **Pay As You Go** | Occasional events, no commitment.                               | **\$0.02 per photo** processed.       |
| **Pro**           | Regular event organisers who want branding and creative tools.  | **\$200 / year** annual subscription. |
| **Enterprise**    | High-volume organisers, photo selling, and custom integrations. | **Custom pricing** — talk to us.      |

<Note>
  All prices on this page are in **USD**. The dashboard shows your local currency (USD or INR) automatically based on your organisation's region.
</Note>

## Side-by-Side Feature Comparison

| Capability                                  |                  Trial                 | Pay As You Go |           Pro           |        Enterprise       |
| ------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------: | :-----------: | :---------------------: | :---------------------: |
| Free starter credits                        |                   200                  |       —       |            —            |            —            |
| Domain                                      | `trial.9pic.ai` (shared, rate-limited) | `app.9pic.ai` | `app.9pic.ai` or custom | `app.9pic.ai` or custom |
| Suitable for real participant traffic       |                    —                   |      Yes      |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| Public events (can be listed publicly)      |                    —                   |      Yes      |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| 9Pic Photos (upload, sync, process)         |                   Yes                  |      Yes      |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| 9Pic FaceFind (selfie search)               |                   Yes                  |      Yes      |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| 9Pic BibTrack (BIB search)                  |                   Yes                  |      Yes      |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| 9Pic Stamp (watermark)                      |                   Yes                  |      Yes      |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| 9Pic Uplink (uploader)                      |                   Yes                  |      Yes      |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| Custom domain (e.g. `photos.yourevent.com`) |                    —                   |       —       |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| 9Pic Certify (certificates)                 |                    —                   |       —       |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| 9Pic Flow (AI video reels)                  |                    —                   |       —       |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| 9Pic Select (client proofing)               |                    —                   |       —       |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| 9Pic Buzz (frames & badges)                 |                    —                   |       —       |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| 9Pic Motion (selfie + BIB video clipping)   |                    —                   |       —       |           Yes           |           Yes           |
| 9Pic Checkout (sell photos online)          |                    —                   |       —       |            —            |           Yes           |
| Payment Config (custom gateway)             |                    —                   |       —       |            —            |           Yes           |
| Developer Zone (API keys, webhooks)         |                    —                   |       —       |            —            |           Yes           |

<Note>
  This table reflects the actual plan-access logic in the 9Pic dashboard. Some products marked **Yes** above are still in **beta** or **enabled by request** — see [Talk to Us](/trial-guide/talk-to-us) for details.
</Note>

## Choosing a Plan

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Pick Pay As You Go" icon="bolt-lightning">
    You run **occasional events**, you don't need a custom domain, and you mostly want photo upload + AI search + watermark.

    Cost is purely usage-based — you only pay for the photos you actually process.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pick Pro" icon="crown">
    You run **regular events**, you want a **custom domain**, and you want creative tools like 9Pic Certify (certificates) and 9Pic Flow (AI reels).

    Pro is a flat annual subscription — predictable cost, every premium feature except Checkout.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pick Enterprise" icon="building">
    You're running **high-volume** events, you want to **sell photos online** with 9Pic Checkout, or you need API keys, custom payment gateways, or SLAs.

    Pricing is custom — [talk to us](/trial-guide/talk-to-us).
  </Card>

  <Card title="Stay on Pay As You Go and add Pro later" icon="arrow-right">
    You can run a Pay As You Go event today and **upgrade to Pro** later when you need a custom domain or creative tools. There's no penalty for starting small.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## A Quick Cost Calculation

Use your last few events' photo counts.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Estimate your annual photo volume">
    Add up the total **processed** photos you'd run through 9Pic in a year. For example: 5 events × 2,000 photos = **10,000 photos**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Compute Pay As You Go cost">
    Multiply by \$0.02 per photo. For 10,000 photos: **\$200**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Compare against Pro">
    Pro is **\$200 / year** for the subscription, plus **\$0.02 per photo** processed (AI search is always pay-as-you-go).

    Pro makes sense when:

    * You want a **custom domain** (e.g. `photos.yourevent.com`).
    * You want **9Pic Certify**, **Flow**, **Select**, **Buzz**, or **Motion**.
    * You have multiple events and want **predictable branding** across all of them.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Bring it to your team">
    Combine the cost number with your [Trial Checklist](/trial-guide/feature-checklist) results, and the decision is usually obvious.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If you're between Pay As You Go and Pro, default to **Pay As You Go** for your first paid event. You can upgrade to Pro the moment you decide a custom domain or creative tool is worth it.
</Tip>

## What Stays the Same Across All Paid Plans

* **AI search** (FaceFind, BibTrack) is always available on all paid plans.
* **9Pic Photos** is always available on all paid plans.
* **Email support** is the same response standard regardless of plan.
* Your **trial event data** carries over after you upgrade — you don't lose anything.
* All paid plans put your organisation on `app.9pic.ai` (or a custom subdomain on Pro / Enterprise) — never on the rate-limited `trial.9pic.ai`.

## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I switch from Pay As You Go to Pro later?">
    Yes. You can upgrade to Pro at any time from **Credits → Purchase**. Your existing events stay intact.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I underestimate my photo volume on Pay As You Go?">
    Nothing breaks — you just buy more credits when you run out. There is no overage penalty.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why is Checkout (selling photos) Enterprise-only?">
    Checkout requires a payment gateway, refund handling, and tax configuration that need direct setup with our team. Email [sales@9pic.ai](mailto:sales@9pic.ai) and we'll walk you through it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I lose my custom domain if I downgrade from Pro?">
    Yes — custom domains are a Pro / Enterprise feature. Plan downgrades are rare; if you're considering one, email [support@9pic.ai](mailto:support@9pic.ai) first.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I get a longer trial to evaluate Pro features?">
    Sometimes, yes. If you have a real upcoming event and need to evaluate Certify or Flow, email [support@9pic.ai](mailto:support@9pic.ai) — see [Talk to Us](/trial-guide/talk-to-us).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Upgrade Your Plan" icon="arrow-up-right-from-square" href="/trial-guide/upgrade">
    Step-by-step upgrade flow from the dashboard.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Talk to Us" icon="comments" href="/trial-guide/talk-to-us">
    Enterprise pricing or evaluating a beta feature? Get in touch.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Trial Checklist" icon="circle-check" href="/trial-guide/feature-checklist">
    If you haven't yet, run the checklist before deciding.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Credits Guide" icon="credit-card" href="/dashboard-guide/credits">
    Full reference for credits, billing history, and renewals.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>