> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.generect.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How Pay-as-you-go Works

> Understanding the transparent pricing model

Generect uses a transparent Pay-as-you-go model — you only pay for what you actually use.

No subscriptions, no hidden fees — just real consumption.

## Core principles of the model

1. **You pay only for results.**\
   For example, Email Finder charges only for a *valid* found email, and UI Search is always free to use.
2. **No monthly plans.**\
   You're not locked into subscriptions — use the platform at your own pace.
3. **Pricing decreases as you grow.**\
   The higher your lifetime spend, the better your pricing tier becomes, and the cheaper each future action costs.
4. **A positive balance is required.**\
   Email Finder, API usage, exporting data, and email validation all require a positive balance.\
   If your balance reaches zero, you won't be able to use these features until you top up.

## Typical Charges

Below is a quick overview of the actions that commonly generate costs.\
Exact pricing depends on your tier.

| Action                          | What You Pay For                    | Price Range                                   |
| ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Email Finder (valid email)**  | Finding a verified corporate email  | **\$0.030 → \$0.012** depending on tier       |
| **Exporting contacts**          | Exporting leads from Search         | **\$0.020 → \$0.018**                         |
| **API request (live search)**   | Real-time data retrieval            | **\$0.020 → \$0.005**                         |
| **API cached result**           | Returning previously generated data | **\$0.0067 → \$0.0017**                       |
| **Phone Finder (valid number)** | Finding a verified direct phone     | **0.4 credits per valid number** (fixed)      |
| **Email Verification**          | Validating an existing email        | **\$0.005**                                   |
| **UI Search**                   | Browsing + filtering                | **Free — you only pay for discovered emails** |

<Tip>
  The more you use Generect, the better your pricing becomes. Check your current tier in the Billing section to see your discounts.
</Tip>