Transparent, usage-based pricing
Full platform access from day one. Pay only for the AI-powered analysis you use — story extraction, voice profiling, narrative mapping. Your balance updates in real time.
Most media monitoring tools charge expensive subscriptions regardless of how much analysis you actually run. Narrative Prism uses usage-based pricing — professionals can run deep analysis when they need it without paying for idle seats or unused capacity.
Pay-as-you-go
Full access to every feature and analytical environment. Pre-fund your account and use what you need. No subscription, no commitment.
- Access to all analytical environments
- Full story history and landscape views
- Voice intelligence and domain scoping
- Discover search and story mapping
- Real-time usage tracking
- No monthly commitment
- Top up anytime, balance never expires
Pro
For regular users who want the best value. $50 monthly credit with 40% lower rates on all AI operations.
- Everything in Pay-as-you-go
- $50 monthly usage credit included
- 40% discount on all usage rates
- Priority AI processing
- Export to CSV/JSON
- Extended API rate limits
- Usage analytics dashboard
- Email support
Enterprise
For teams and organizations that need custom analytical environments, volume pricing, and dedicated support.
- Everything in Pro
- Volume-based pricing (up to 50% off)
- Custom environment creation
- API access for integrations
- Team workspaces and sharing
- SSO/SAML authentication
- Dedicated account manager
- SLA and priority support
How usage billing works
Fund your account
Add credit to start. Minimum $10 for pay-as-you-go, or $50/month with Pro for discounted rates.
Explore and analyze
Browse stories freely. AI-powered operations — extracting claims, profiling voices, generating comparisons — draw from your balance.
Track in real time
See exactly what each operation costs. Your balance updates in real time. Top up whenever you need.
Usage rates
AI-powered operations have transparent per-use costs. Browsing, reading, and navigating the platform is always free. Pro subscribers save 40% on all rates.
| Operation | Pay-as-you-go | Pro (40% off) |
|---|---|---|
| AI story extraction | ~$0.02/story | ~$0.012/story |
| Discover search | ~$0.01/search | ~$0.006/search |
| Voice analysis | ~$0.03/profile | ~$0.018/profile |
| Voice comparison | ~$0.05/comparison | ~$0.03/comparison |
| AI summary generation | ~$0.04/summary | ~$0.024/summary |
* Rates are approximate and vary based on content length and complexity. Actual costs are calculated based on AI token usage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the prepaid balance work?
- When you sign up, you add credit to your account (minimum $10 for Pay-as-you-go, $50/month for Pro). As you use features that require AI processing, your balance decreases. You can see your current balance and usage history in your dashboard, updated in real time.
- What happens when my balance runs out?
- You'll receive notifications as your balance gets low. When it reaches zero, AI-powered features pause until you top up. You can still browse cached content and your saved items. Pro subscribers automatically receive their monthly credit at each billing cycle.
- Does my balance expire?
- No. Pay-as-you-go credit never expires. For Pro subscribers, your monthly $50 credit is use-it-or-lose-it each month, but any additional top-ups remain in your account indefinitely.
- What are analytical environments?
- Analytical environments are focused workspaces for specific domains — Politics, Tech, Business, Sports, etc. Each comes with curated sources, relevant voices, and domain-specific tracking. All plans include access to all environments.
- How do I know what each action costs?
- Your dashboard shows real-time usage tracking with costs broken down by operation type. Before expensive operations (like generating a detailed analysis), we show an estimated cost. You're always in control of your spending.
- What happens if I exceed my Pro credit?
- If you use more than your $50 monthly credit, additional usage is charged at standard Pay-as-you-go rates until your next billing cycle, when your credit refreshes. There are no penalty fees—you just temporarily lose the 40% discount. Your account will notify you when your credit is running low.
- What's included in Enterprise?
- Enterprise plans include volume-based discounts (up to 50% off standard rates), team workspaces, SSO authentication, API access, custom domain app creation, and dedicated support. Contact our sales team to discuss your organization's needs.