Billing & Usage
42Cells offers flexible pricing with per-seat billing and AI usage credits.
Plans
| Plan | Price | Included AI Credits | Max Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community | Free | — | 1 |
| Professional | $29/seat/month | $10/seat/month | 5 |
| Team | $60/seat/month | $20/seat/month | 50 |
| Enterprise | $119/seat/month | $50/seat/month | Unlimited |
Annual billing saves 20% on all paid plans.
AI Credits
AI credits cover your agent usage. Each plan includes monthly credits per seat:
- Professional: $10/seat/month
- Team: $20/seat/month
- Enterprise: $50/seat/month
Credits reset at the start of each billing cycle.
How Usage is Calculated
When you use the AI agent, we track token usage and convert it to cost:
- Input tokens: Text you send to the agent
- Output tokens: Agent responses and reasoning
- Cache hits: Repeated context is cached at 90% discount
Usage appears in Settings → Billing with breakdowns by user, notebook, and model.
On-Demand Usage
If you run out of included credits, on-demand billing kicks in:
- Enable on-demand in Settings → Billing
- Set a spending cap (default $50/month)
- Usage beyond included credits is charged to your card
On-demand charges are collected at $50 thresholds or at the end of your billing cycle.
Seat-Based Billing
Paid plans charge per active team member (seat).
Adding Members
When you invite a new member:
- Seat is added immediately
- Prorated charge for the remainder of the billing cycle
- They get their own AI credit allocation
Removing Members
When you remove a member:
- Seat count updates at the end of the billing cycle
- No mid-cycle refund (prevents gaming)
- Their unused credits don't transfer
Enterprise Minimum
Enterprise plans require a minimum of 10 seats.
Managing Your Subscription
Go to Settings → Billing to:
- View current plan and usage
- Upgrade or downgrade plans
- Manage payment methods
- Access invoices and billing history
Upgrading
Upgrades take effect immediately. You'll be charged a prorated amount for the remainder of your billing cycle.
Downgrading
Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing cycle. You keep access to your current plan's features until then.
Enterprise Features
Enterprise includes everything in Team, plus:
- SAML SSO — Single sign-on with your identity provider
- Directory Sync (SCIM) — Auto-provision users from Okta, Azure AD, etc.
- Audit Logs — Track all activity across your organization
- Priority Support — Dedicated support channel
- Custom SLA — Uptime guarantees
Contact us to discuss Enterprise pricing.
Usage Visibility
For Admins
Admins can see organization-wide usage:
- Total AI spend vs. included credits
- Per-user breakdown
- Usage by notebook and semantic layer
- Daily and monthly trends
For Members
Members can see their own usage in the billing dashboard.
FAQs
What happens if I hit my credit limit?
If you have on-demand enabled, usage continues and charges to your card. If not, the agent will pause until your credits reset or you enable on-demand.
Can I get a refund for unused credits?
Credits don't roll over or refund. They reset each billing cycle.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Go to Settings → Billing → Manage Subscription. Your access continues until the end of your paid period.
Do you offer non-profit or education discounts?
Yes! Contact us with details about your organization.