Understanding Plan Tiers: What Changes Between Them¶

Comparing plan tiers by price alone misses the point - the real question is what each tier actually includes, since that's what determines whether a given plan fits how you actually use Opionate.

Where to Compare Tiers¶

The Plans section of your Billing & Subscription page lays out every available tier side by side, with your current plan clearly marked. This is the authoritative source for what each tier includes - offerings can change over time, so comparing there directly is more reliable than relying on a fixed description elsewhere.

What Typically Differs Between Tiers¶

Plan tiers commonly differ in their included credit allotment (see Understanding Your Credit Balance and Transaction History), which affects how much Text Analytics, AI Follow-up, and Panel Recruitment usage is covered before you need to buy more credits (see How to Buy Credits). Tiers can also differ in other feature access - check the Plans section for the current, specific breakdown for your account.

Matching a Tier to Your Actual Usage¶

If you're regularly running low on credits and topping up frequently, compare the cost of your typical top-ups against the cost difference of moving to a higher tier with a larger built-in allotment - depending on your usage pattern, a higher tier can work out more cost-effective than repeated top-ups. See What Actually Consumes Your Credits (and What Doesn't) for what's actually driving your usage.

Reviewing Before You Commit¶

Before switching tiers, review what the new plan includes against what you currently use - see Switching or Canceling Your Subscription Plan for how the switch itself works, and to make sure a downgrade in particular doesn't remove something you rely on.

FAQ¶

Does a higher tier always include more credits?
Check the current Plans section for the specific breakdown - tier differences can include more than just credit allotment.

Can I see a history of which tier I've been on over time?
Check your Billing & Subscription page for account history - your current plan and billing history are shown there.

Is there a tier comparison I should check before signing up initially, not just when switching later?
Yes - the same Plans section is the place to compare tiers whether you're a new signup or considering a change to an existing subscription.

Do all tiers include the same features, just at different credit amounts?
Check the Plans section for the current, specific feature breakdown per tier - this is the authoritative source rather than assuming credits are the only difference.

For the mechanics of actually switching, see Switching or Canceling Your Subscription Plan.