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# Pricing Systems Explained ## Overview SoundStudioPro has **TWO different pricing systems** that work together: ### 1. **Credit Packages** (One-Time Purchases) One-time purchases of credits that never expire (until used). **Packages:** - **Free**: 5 credits (free forever) - **Starter**: 30 credits for $19.99 (one-time) - **Pro**: 200 credits for $59 (one-time) - **Premium**: 500 credits for $129 (one-time) **How it works:** - User buys credits → Credits added to account - User creates track → 1 credit deducted - Credits never expire (until used) - Best for: Users who want to buy in bulk and use over time **Purchase page:** `/credits.php` --- ### 2. **Subscriptions** (Monthly Recurring) Monthly recurring subscriptions with monthly track limits. **Plans:** - **Essential**: $5/month for 5 tracks per month **How it works:** - User subscribes → $5 charged monthly - User gets 5 tracks per month - Limit resets on 1st of each month - User can cancel anytime - Best for: Users who want a small monthly allowance **Purchase page:** `/subscribe_essential.php` --- ## Key Differences | Feature | Credit Packages | Subscriptions | |---------|----------------|---------------| | **Payment** | One-time | Monthly recurring | | **Credits/Tracks** | Fixed amount (30, 200, 500) | Monthly limit (5/month) | | **Expiration** | Never (until used) | Resets monthly | | **Best For** | Bulk users | Regular small users | | **Flexibility** | Use all at once or over time | Must use within month | --- ## User Experience ### Homepage (`index.php`) Shows both systems: - **Essential** subscription (new) - **Starter, Pro, Premium** credit packages ### Purchase Flow **For Subscriptions:** 1. Click "Subscribe Now" on Essential plan 2. Goes to `/subscribe_essential.php` 3. Stripe Checkout for subscription 4. Webhook activates subscription 5. User can create 5 tracks/month **For Credit Packages:** 1. Click "Get Started" on Starter/Pro/Premium 2. Goes to `/credits.php` 3. Add to cart and checkout 4. Credits added to account 5. User can create tracks (1 credit = 1 track) --- ## Database Tables ### Credit System - `users.credits` - Current credit balance - `credit_purchases` - Purchase history - `credit_transactions` - Credit usage log ### Subscription System - `user_subscriptions` - Active subscriptions - `monthly_track_usage` - Monthly track limits - `users.plan` - User's current plan (free, essential, starter, pro, premium) --- ## Track Creation Logic When user creates a track (`create_music.php`): 1. **Check if user has subscription:** - If `plan = 'essential'` → Check monthly limit - If limit reached → Block creation - If limit OK → Allow, increment monthly usage 2. **If no subscription:** - Check credit balance - If credits < 1 → Block creation - If credits OK → Allow, deduct 1 credit --- ## Future Plans ### Potential Subscription Plans: - **Essential**: $5/month - 5 tracks (✅ Implemented) - **Starter Subscription**: $10/month - 15 tracks (Future) - **Pro Subscription**: $25/month - 50 tracks (Future) ### Potential Credit Packages: - Keep existing one-time packages - Maybe add larger bulk packages --- ## Admin Panel - **Subscriptions Tab**: View all active subscriptions - **Purchases Tab**: View all credit purchases - **Users Tab**: See user's plan and credits --- ## Summary **Two systems, one platform:** - **Credits** = One-time bulk purchases (flexible usage) - **Subscriptions** = Monthly recurring (predictable monthly cost) Users can have BOTH: - A subscription (for monthly allowance) - Plus credits (for extra tracks when needed) The system automatically uses subscription first, then credits.