Credit Costs Per Tool

See exactly how many credits each premium tool costs per use. Tools in your plan: Unlimited use, no credits needed. Tools not in your plan: Access them using credits—this flexibility lets you try premium tools beyond your plan level.

25 Welcome Credits During Your First Month

All plans include 25 free credits during your first month to try premium tools. After that, purchase credits to continue accessing tools beyond your plan level.

Transparency Notice

ToolMarket365 provides everything we can offer at no extra cost beyond your subscription fee. Some advanced tools, however, need external API integrations (e.g. Instagram API, OpenAI) to run at full capacity—beyond what we provide as standard. Those services charge their own fees, which you pay directly to them; ToolMarket365 never marks up or charges for third-party API usage. We only track usage for analytics purposes. This setup gives you flexibility to choose which external services you want to use, while keeping your ToolMarket365 subscription cost predictable.

How Credits Work

Credits are only required for tools that are not included in your plan. Tools included in your plan remain unlimited — credits are just for optional premium extras.

Welcome Credits (First Month Only):

  • • 25 credits during your first month
  • • One-time trial to try premium tools
  • • After first month, purchase credits to continue

Purchased Credits:

  • • $10 per 100 credits ($0.10 per credit)
  • • Roll over month to month
  • • Never expire - use them anytime

Why Credits Instead of One-Time Purchases?

Credits give you flexibility to use multiple premium tools without committing to individual tool purchases. Instead of buying each tool separately, credits let you:

  • • Try different premium tools with one purchase
  • • Use credits across multiple tools as needed
  • • Only pay for what you actually use
  • • Build up credits over time (they never expire)

⚠️ Important: External API Setup for Full Functionality

Some premium tools work with demo/template data, but require external API integrations for full functionality. You can use these tools immediately without API setup, but they'll show demo data or have limited features. For real data and full functionality, set up external API keys in the Integrations Hub.

Tools with limited functionality without API setup:

  • • Competitor Analyzer - Works with demo data; requires social media API for real competitor analysis
  • • Instagram Scheduler - Plan and draft in-app; optional auto-post only with your own Meta/Graph app and infra (not a built-in "connect Instagram" product feature)
  • • AI-Enhanced Tools - Work with templates; optional OpenAI/Anthropic/Google API keys enhance results
  • • Social Media Analytics - Manual or demo data in ToolMarket365; no live account connections for Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube from this hub

Don't worry: You pay the API providers directly (ToolMarket365 never charges for API usage). We only track usage for analytics purposes.

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How Tools Work With & Without API Setup

Good news: All ToolMarket365 tools work immediately without API setup! Some tools show demo/template data, while others have full functionality. API integrations enhance tools with real data and advanced features.

1. Competitor Analyzer

  • • Without API: Works with demo data (random numbers for comparison)
  • • With API: Shows real competitor metrics and analysis

2. Instagram Scheduler

  • • Default: Plan and draft in the app; copy or export content to post manually in Instagram.
  • • Optional auto-post: Only if you supply your own Meta/Instagram Graph app, tokens, and cron/infra—ToolMarket365 does not ship one-click "connect all social accounts."

3. AI-Enhanced Tools

  • • Without API: Work with template-based generation
  • - Blog Outline Generator: Template outlines
  • - AI Caption Generator: Template pools
  • - AI Lead Follow-Up Agent: 100% template-based
  • • With API: Enhanced, personalized results

4. Social Media Analytics

  • • In product: Manual entry, templates, or demo data—useful for planning and reporting layouts.
  • • Not included: Live account linking for Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube from this hub.

💡 Bottom line: You can use all tools immediately. API setup unlocks real data and advanced features, but isn't required to get started!

💰 Why These Credit Costs?

High-Value Tools (15 credits = $1.50/use):

Tools like Competitor Analyzer require complex analysis, external API calls, and heavy data processing. These provide strategic business intelligence worth the investment. Note: External API setup required for full functionality.

Medium-High Tools (10-12 credits = $1.00-$1.20/use):

Tools like Viral Content Predictor and Rate Calculator use AI/ML processing and provide high value to creators. These can directly impact your revenue and content performance.

Medium Tools (8 credits = $0.80/use):

Analytics and tracking tools require data processing and API calls. These provide professional insights for serious creators.

Low-Medium Tools (5 credits = $0.50/use):

Design and organization tools like Brand Kit Manager have lower processing needs but still provide value for creators building their brand.

💡 Cost Factors:

  • • Processing complexity: More complex = more credits
  • • API costs: External data sources add cost (you pay API providers directly)
  • • Value to creator: Business-critical tools cost more
  • • Uniqueness: Unique features (like Viral Predictor) are premium
  • • External API setup: Some tools require API integrations for full functionality
15credits

High-Value Tools

Most powerful analytics and research tools

Competitor Analyzer

15 credits

1 use = Analyze 1 competitor. You cannot analyze multiple competitors in one use.

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12credits

Medium-High Value Tools

Advanced features with high value

Trend Tracker

12 credits

1 use = Track trends for 1 topic/category. Each topic is a separate use.

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10credits

Medium-High Value Tools

Advanced features with high value

Viral Content Predictor

10 credits

1 use = Analyze 1 piece of content. You cannot analyze multiple pieces in one use.

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Rate Calculator

10 credits

1 use = Calculate rates for 1 scenario. Each calculation is a separate use.

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Content Gap Analyzer

10 credits

1 use = Analyze content gaps for 1 competitor comparison. Each comparison is a separate use.

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8credits

Medium Value Tools

Professional tools for serious creators

Advanced Analytics

8 credits

1 use = Generate analytics report for 1 time period. Each report is a separate use.

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Revenue Tracker

8 credits

1 use = Track revenue for 1 time period. Each tracking period is a separate use.

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Cross-Platform Analytics

8 credits

1 use = Complete one action with this tool. Each action is a separate use.

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Brand Mention Tracker

8 credits

1 use = Complete one action with this tool. Each action is a separate use.

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Sentiment Analyzer

8 credits

1 use = Complete one action with this tool. Each action is a separate use.

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Follower Growth Tracker

8 credits

1 use = Complete one action with this tool. Each action is a separate use.

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5credits

Low-Medium Value Tools

Essential premium features

Brand Kit Manager

5 credits

1 use = Create or update 1 brand kit. Each brand kit is a separate use.

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50 Credits
$5

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100 Credits
$10

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$20

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💡 Usage Examples

With 25 Welcome Credits (First Month Only):

  • • Viral Predictor: 2 uses (10 credits each)
  • • Competitor Analyzer: 1 use (15 credits)
  • • Brand Kit Manager: 5 uses (5 credits each)
  • • Mix & match any combination!
  • • After first month: Purchase credits to continue

With 100 Purchased Credits:

  • • Viral Predictor: 10 uses
  • • Competitor Analyzer: 6 uses
  • • Trend Tracker: 8 uses
  • • Purchased credits roll over month to month
  • • Never expire - use them anytime

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