name: Zoho Writer Plans and Pricing
description: Pricing plans and subscription tiers for Zoho Writer and its Automation Add-On
url: https://www.zoho.com/writer/
plans:
  - name: Free (Included with Zoho One / WorkDrive)
    description: Zoho Writer is included at no extra cost with Zoho One, WorkDrive, and other Zoho suite subscriptions. API access is available under the included automation credits.
    price: 0
    currency: USD
    billingCycle: monthly
    credits:
      - tier: WorkDrive Individual/Essential
        freeCredits: 200
        dailyLimit: 10
      - tier: Other integrated Zoho services
        freeCredits: 1000
      - tier: Zoho One users
        freeCredits: 2000
    features:
      - Create, edit, and collaborate on documents
      - Mail merge via API
      - Document signing via API
      - Webhook support
      - REST API access (Document, Meta, Combine, Merge, Sign APIs)

  - name: Writer Pro (Standalone)
    description: Standalone Zoho Writer subscription for individuals and teams.
    price: 3
    currency: USD
    billingCycle: monthly
    billingNote: Billed annually
    features:
      - Full word processor access
      - API access included
      - Collaboration features
      - Template and form support
      - Offline desktop app

  - name: Automation Add-On - Fixed Plan
    description: Pre-purchased automation credits added to the account at the start of each billing cycle, for use with mail merge, signing, and document generation APIs.
    billingCycle: monthly
    tiers:
      - credits: 500
        priceMonthly: 25
      - credits: 1000
        priceMonthly: 45
      - credits: 2000
        priceMonthly: 85
      - credits: 5000
        priceMonthly: 195
      - credits: 10000
        priceMonthly: 370
      - credits: 20000
        priceMonthly: 490
      - credits: 40000
        priceMonthly: 610
    features:
      - Fixed credit allotment per billing cycle
      - PDF, HTML, MS Word, Writer, Fillable output (1 credit each)
      - PDF Form output (5 credits each)
      - Daily merge limit via API: 1,000 merges/day

  - name: Automation Add-On - Flexible Plan
    description: Post-pay billing plan. Use credits first and pay at month end. Activation fee applies.
    activationFee:
      monthly: 1
      yearly: 10
    currency: USD
    billingCycle: monthly
    creditPricingTiers:
      - rangeStart: 1
        rangeEnd: 4000
        pricePerCredit: 0.05
      - rangeStart: 4001
        rangeEnd: 13000
        pricePerCredit: 0.02
      - rangeStart: 13001
        rangeEnd: 23000
        pricePerCredit: 0.01
    billingNote: Yearly flexible plan invoices generated only when accumulated charges exceed $100.
    features:
      - Pay-as-you-go credit model
      - Monthly invoicing
      - Local tax (VAT, GST) applied where applicable
      - Max usage cap configurable to prevent bill shock

notes:
  - Zoho Writer is not sold as a standalone API product; API access is bundled with Writer subscriptions.
  - Automation credits (for merge, sign, generate) are the primary API cost driver.
  - Enterprise pricing available via direct sales contact.