How much does it cost?
How much does Winston AI cost?
Winston AI offers a free 14-day trial and three paid plans. Paid plans can be billed monthly or annually. Annual billing provides the lowest effective monthly price.
| Plan | Monthly billing | Annual billing | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Not applicable | 2,000 credits for 14 days |
| Essential | $18 per month | $120 per year, equivalent to $10 per month | 100,000 credits per month |
| Advanced | $29 per month | $192 per year, equivalent to $16 per month | 200,000 credits per month |
| Elite | $49 per month | $312 per year, equivalent to $26 per month | 500,000 credits per month |
Prices above are the standard prices displayed in U.S. dollars at the time of this update. Visit the Winston AI pricing page for the latest pricing, promotions, taxes, and complete feature comparison.
What is included in the free trial?
The Free plan provides 2,000 credits for 14 days so you can try Winston AI before choosing a paid plan. The free trial includes AI content detection and selected scanning features, but it does not include every paid-plan capability.
Which paid plan should I choose?
- Essential: Best for individuals who primarily need AI content detection, AI image detection, and writing feedback.
- Advanced: Best for users who also need advanced plagiarism detection, more monthly credits, team access, or website certification features.
- Elite: Best for higher-volume use, larger teams, and customers who need the largest included credit allowance and credit top-ups.
Features can change as the product evolves, so use the live pricing comparison before purchasing if a specific capability is essential to your workflow.
How do credits work?
Credits are consumed when you run scans and selected analysis features. The cost depends on the amount of content and the tools enabled for that scan. Your available balance is shown inside your Winston AI account.
Included monthly credits refresh at the start of each billing cycle. Unused monthly credits do not roll over. See what happens to unused credits.
Do I need a long-term contract?
No. Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled without a long-term commitment. Annual plans are paid for the year and offer a lower effective monthly price. Read more about monthly and annual commitments.
What if I need more credits or an institutional plan?
Elite customers can purchase additional credits. Schools, businesses, and other organizations with larger requirements can contact Winston AI sales for institutional or volume pricing.