> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.3techagency.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.3techagency.com/help-center/setup-and-account/license-and-provider-costs.md).

# License and provider costs

License states, the grace period, and what your AI provider charges separately.

WP AI Manager is **one premium plugin**. There is no Pro tier. Activation and renewal are handled by Freemius from the **Account** screen in the WP AI Manager menu; **Settings > License** shows the current state.

| State                 | What happens                                                                                                                                   |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Active                | Everything works                                                                                                                               |
| Never activated       | Chat shows **Activate your license**; Chat, Tasks and their REST routes are gated                                                              |
| Expired, first 7 days | A license that was valid keeps working for a 7-day grace period                                                                                |
| Expired, after grace  | "Your WP AI Manager license expired. AI chat, tasks and scheduled runs are paused; your history and undo still work." Use **Renew** to resume. |

A site that never activated a license gets no grace period.

## Provider costs

Your AI provider (through its WordPress AI Connector) bills you directly for model use. WP AI Manager includes no credits. To keep costs predictable:

* Use **Faster, lower cost** for quick questions and chores.
* Set **Settings > Advanced > Monthly token limit**. It is a soft ceiling: chat continues, scheduled runs skip. It shows tokens used in the last 30 days.
* Set a spending limit in your provider account too.

With no price on file, Chat shows token counts rather than an estimated cost.

Optional third-party plugins such as Elementor Pro or Gravity Forms have their own licenses. For billing or license transfers, [contact 3techagency](https://3techagency.com/contact/).


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