Simple, credit-based pricing

Choose the Right Citations Checker Plan for You

Get the citation tools you need with a flexible, credit-based plan. Check citations, generate references, and run your whole citation workflow — without paying for features you don't use.

No credit card required Flexible credits Simple pricing
app.citationschecker.com · Your Workspace

Your Credit Balance

Start with free credits — upgrade whenever you need more.

  • Check & generate citations
  • See usage in real time
  • Move up when you're ready
20 Free credits
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Plans That Fit Your Citation Workflow

Start free and choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime access as your citation needs grow. Every plan gives you credits you can use for citation-related tasks.

Save ~17% with yearly billing. One-time payment with lifetime plans.

Free

20 Credits — Welcome Bundle

$0

Try Citations Checker with zero risk, then choose a paid plan when you're ready.

  • 20 free credits
  • Citation checking
  • Citation generation
  • Checked History
  • Generation History
  • Basic workspace access
Start for Free

No credit card required.

Pay As You Go, Monthly

Recharge your credits every month. Ideal if you prefer flexibility and a smaller upfront commitment.

Starter

100 Credits / month

$9.99/ mo

For students and occasional citation needs.

~10¢ per credit
  • 100 monthly credits
  • Citation checking
  • Citation generation
  • Checked History
  • Generation History
  • Standard workspace
  • Standard support
Choose Starter

Power

750 Credits / month

$39.99/ mo

For professionals and higher workloads.

~5¢ per credit
  • 750 monthly credits
  • All citation tools
  • Citation checking & generation
  • Complete history
  • Advanced workspace
  • API Workspace
  • Priority support
Choose Power

Save More With Yearly Credits

Get a larger annual allowance at a lower overall cost than paying month to month. Best for steady, regular use.

SAVE ~17%

Starter

1,200 Credits / year

$99/ yr

Equals ~$8.25/month.

~8¢ per credit
  • 1,200 yearly credits
  • Citation checking & generation
  • Checked History
  • Generation History
  • Standard workspace
  • Standard support
Choose Starter
SAVE ~17%

Power

9,000 Credits / year

$399/ yr

Equals ~$33.25/month.

~4.4¢ per credit
  • 9,000 yearly credits
  • All citation tools
  • Complete history
  • Advanced workspace
  • API Workspace
  • Priority support
Choose Power

Pay Once. Keep Your Credits Long Term.

Prefer a one-time purchase over a recurring subscription? Lifetime plans are a popular choice for long-term value.

Lifetime Starter

2,000 Credits

$149 one-time

One-time purchase.

~7.5¢ per credit
  • 2,000 lifetime credits
  • Citation checking & generation
  • Checked History
  • Generation History
  • Lifetime workspace access
Get Lifetime Starter

Lifetime Power

15,000 Credits

$599 one-time

For heavy long-term use.

~4¢ per credit
  • 15,000 lifetime credits
  • All citation tools & complete history
  • Advanced workspace & API Workspace
  • Priority support & lifetime access
Get Lifetime Power
Compare

Compare Citations Checker Plans

Every plan includes essential citation tools. Paid plans add more credits, advanced features, and priority support.

Feature Free20 credits Starter100/mo POPULARProfessional300/mo Power750/mo
Credits20100/mo750/mo
Citation Checking
Citation Generation
Checked History
Generation History
Advanced Tools
Priority Processing
API Workspace
Priority Support
How it works

Simple, Transparent Credit Usage

Credits are used when you perform citation-related tasks. Your balance makes it easy to understand how much usage you have left.

01

Use Credits

Spend credits when checking or generating citations.

02

Track Your Balance

See your available credits directly from your workspace.

03

Choose Your Usage

Select a plan based on how frequently you work with citations.

04

Upgrade When Needed

Move to a larger plan when your workload increases.

Why us

More Value From Every Credit

One Citation Workspace

Check and generate citations without jumping between tools.

Flexible Plans

Choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime access.

Clear Credit System

Know exactly what you're paying for and how much you have left.

Built for Research

Designed for students, researchers, writers, and professionals.

Organized History

Keep your previous checks and generations accessible.

Trusted Workflow

A simpler, more reliable citation process from start to finish.

Use cases

A Plan for Every Citation Workflow

Students

Affordable credits for assignments, essays, and research papers.

Researchers

Handle larger citation workloads with higher-credit plans.

Academic Writers

Stay organized across multiple projects.

Content Writers

Check and generate citations for research-backed articles.

Professionals & Teams

Higher-volume plans and API access for advanced workflows.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Credits are the usage units for citation-related activities. Your plan determines how many credits you receive, and you spend them as you check or generate citations.
The Free plan includes 20 credits so you can try Citations Checker before upgrading. No credit card is required to start.
Monthly plans provide credits each month, while yearly plans provide a larger annual allowance at a lower overall cost. Both give you the same citation tools.
Lifetime plans use a one-time payment and provide a fixed number of credits for long-term use — no recurring subscription.
Yes. You can choose a larger credit plan whenever your citation needs increase.
This should be clearly stated according to your actual billing rules. If credits expire, display the expiration period directly on the pricing cards.
Yes. It's designed for students, researchers, writers, and professionals who work with citations.
API access is included with the Power plan (and Lifetime Power).
Ready to get started?

Start With 20 Free Credits

Try Citations Checker, check your references, generate citations, and see how a simpler citation workflow can save you time.

20 free credits · Flexible plans · Simple credit-based pricing