Article Studio Pricing Guide: Complete Cost Breakdown
Understand Article Studio's word-count pricing model. Compare costs across 6 AI models, learn about Pro discounts, and calculate your content budget.

Understanding Article Studio Pricing
Article Studio uses word-count-based pricing - you pay based on the AI model you choose and the length of your article. This guide breaks down every cost so you can budget effectively.
Base Pricing by Model
Model Comparison Table
| Model | 600w | 900w | 1200w | 1500w | 2000w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4o | 0.50 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 1.25 | 1.65 |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | 2.50 | 3.30 |
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 6.70 |
| Gemini 3 Flash | 2.00 | 3.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 6.70 |
| GPT-5 | 4.00 | 6.00 | 8.00 | 10.00 | 13.30 |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 4.00 | 6.00 | 8.00 | 10.00 | 13.30 |
How Pricing Works
- 1.Select your model - Each has different base rates
- 2.Choose word count - Pricing scales proportionally
- 3.Pro discount applies - 10% off if you're a Pro subscriber
- 4.Pay with coins - Deducted from your balance
Pro Add-On Costs
Beyond article generation, Pro users can access additional features:
| Feature | Cost | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| AI Humanizer | 0.75 coins | Make content sound natural |
| AI Image (DALL-E) | 1.00 coins | Generate featured images |
| Plagiarism Check | 0.25 coins | Verify originality |
| Fact Check | 0.25 coins | Verify accuracy |
Total Cost Examples
Basic Article (1000 words, GPT-4o)
- Generation: ~0.83 coins
- Total: 0.83 coins
- Generation: 4.00 coins
- Humanizer: 0.75 coins
- Fact Check: 0.25 coins
- Subtotal: 5.00 coins
- Pro discount (10%): -0.50 coins
- Total: 4.50 coins
- Generation: 13.30 coins
- Humanizer: 0.75 coins
- Image: 1.00 coins
- Plagiarism: 0.25 coins
- Fact Check: 0.25 coins
- Subtotal: 15.55 coins
- Pro discount (10%): -1.56 coins
- Total: 13.99 coins
Pro Discount Impact
10% Off All Generations
Pro subscribers save on every article:
| Model | Regular (1000w) | Pro (1000w) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4o | 0.83 | 0.75 | 0.08 |
| Claude Haiku | 1.67 | 1.50 | 0.17 |
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 | 3.33 | 3.00 | 0.33 |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 6.67 | 6.00 | 0.67 |
Break-Even Analysis
At what point does Pro pay for itself?
Pro subscription: $100/month (Pro) or $200/month (Max)
If you generate just 15 articles/month with Claude Sonnet 4.5 (1000w):
- Regular cost: 15 × 3.33 = 50 coins
- Pro cost: 15 × 3.00 = 45 coins (5 coin savings)
- Plus: unlimited generation
- Plus: Topic suggestions, humanizer access, etc.
Cost Per Word Analysis
Effective Rates (at ₹5.80/coin - Scale pack)
| Model | Coins/1000w | Cost (₹) | Per Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4o | 0.83 | ₹4.81 | ₹0.0048 |
| Claude Haiku | 1.67 | ₹9.69 | ₹0.0097 |
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 | 3.33 | ₹19.31 | ₹0.0193 |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 6.67 | ₹38.69 | ₹0.0387 |
Comparison to Human Writers
| Content Type | AI (Sonnet 4.5) | Human Writer | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000w article | ₹19 | ₹500-1000 | 96-98% |
| 2000w article | ₹39 | ₹1000-2000 | 96-98% |
| 30 articles/month | ₹579 | ₹15,000-30,000 | 96-98% |
Monthly Budget Calculator
Light Usage (10 articles/month)
Budget setup:
- Average: 1000w, Claude Haiku
- Cost: 10 × 1.67 = 16.7 coins
- Pack needed: Growth (25 coins) = ₹150
- Monthly cost: ~₹100
Moderate Usage (30 articles/month)
Budget setup:
- Average: 1200w, Claude Sonnet 4.5
- Cost: 30 × 4.00 = 120 coins
- Pack needed: Publisher (100 coins) + Growth (25 coins) = ₹710
- Monthly cost: ~₹710
Heavy Usage (100 articles/month)
Budget setup:
- Average: 1000w, Claude Sonnet 4.5
- Cost: 100 × 3.33 = 333 coins
- Pack needed: Studio (250 coins) + Publisher (100 coins) = ₹1,910
- With Pro (10% off): ~300 coins needed
- Monthly cost: ~₹1,620 (with Pro)
ROI Examples
Blog Monetization
Scenario: Ad-supported tech blog
Input:
- 30 articles/month (1200w, Sonnet 4.5)
- Cost: 120 coins = ~₹696
- 30 articles × 500 visits = 15,000 visits
- RPM (revenue per 1000 views): ₹100
- Revenue: ₹1,500
- Profit: ₹804/month
- ROI: 115%
Affiliate Marketing
Scenario: Product review site
Input:
- 20 product reviews/month (1500w, Sonnet 4.6)
- With humanizer and images
- Cost: ~150 coins = ~₹870
- 20 reviews × 200 visits = 4,000 visits
- Conversion rate: 3%
- Sales: 120 per month
- Commission: ₹200/sale
- Revenue: ₹24,000
- Profit: ₹23,130/month
- ROI: 2,655%
Money-Saving Tips
1. Use GPT-4o for Drafts
Generate with GPT-4o (cheapest), then edit manually:
- Cost: 0.5 coins vs 4.0 coins
- Savings: 87.5%
2. Batch Your Content
Generate multiple articles at once:
- Buy larger coin packs (better rates)
- Pro discount stacks
3. Right-Size Word Count
Don't over-generate:
- News: 600-800 words
- Reviews: 1000-1200 words
- Guides: 1500-2000 words
4. Use Pro Features Selectively
Not every article needs all add-ons:
- News articles: Skip humanizer
- Opinion pieces: Skip fact check
- Technical content: Skip plagiarism check
Coin Pack Recommendations
For Article Studio
| Usage | Recommended Pack | Why |
|---|---|---|
| <10 articles/month | Starter (10 coins) | No waste |
| 10-25 articles/month | Growth (25 coins) | Better rate |
| 25-50 articles/month | Scale (50 coins) | 6% savings |
| 50-100 articles/month | Publisher (100 coins) | 10% savings |
| 100+ articles/month | Studio (250 coins) | 13% savings |
Conclusion
Article Studio's pricing is designed for flexibility:
- Pay only for what you use
- Scale costs with content length
- Choose quality level per article
- Pro users save 10% on everything
Calculate your needs: Open Article Studio
Buy coins: Coin Packs
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