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# Unified Pricing Vision - SoundStudioPro ## π― The Goal **One clear pricing structure** that's easy to understand, sell, and manage. --- ## π‘ Recommended Approach: **Unified Subscription Tiers** ### Why Subscriptions? β **Predictable revenue** - Monthly recurring income β **Better for users** - No expiration worries β **Easier to sell** - Clear tiers, clear value β **Scalable** - Easy to add features per tier β **Industry standard** - Users understand subscriptions --- ## π Proposed Pricing Structure ### **Tier 1: Essential** - $5/month - 5 tracks per month - Basic AI models - Standard quality - Personal use license - **Target**: Casual creators, hobbyists ### **Tier 2: Starter** - $15/month - 20 tracks per month - Advanced AI models - High-speed generation - Priority queue - Personal use license - **Target**: Regular creators, small projects ### **Tier 3: Pro** - $35/month - 75 tracks per month - Advanced AI models - High-speed generation - Priority queue - Commercial use license - Unlimited downloads - **Target**: Professional creators, businesses ### **Tier 4: Premium** - $75/month - 200 tracks per month - Advanced AI models - High-speed generation - Priority queue - Commercial use license - Unlimited downloads - API access - Dedicated support - **Target**: Power users, agencies ### **Bonus: Credit Top-Ups** (Optional) - Buy extra credits when you need more - $1 per credit (or bulk discounts) - Works with any subscription tier - Never expires --- ## π Migration Strategy ### Phase 1: Keep Both (Current) - Existing credit packages still work - New Essential subscription available - Users can choose ### Phase 2: Add More Subscription Tiers - Add Starter, Pro, Premium subscriptions - Keep credit packages as "top-ups" - Homepage shows subscriptions prominently ### Phase 3: Full Migration (Optional) - Convert credit packages to "one-time top-ups" - All new users see subscriptions first - Existing credit users keep their credits --- ## π¨ Homepage Display ### Option A: Subscription-First (Recommended) ``` βββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ β Choose Your Plan β βββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ€ β Essential β Starter β Pro β Premiumβ β $5/mo β $15/mo β $35/moβ $75/mo β β 5 tracks β 20 tracks β75 tracksβ200 tracksβ βββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ Need more? Buy extra credits anytime! ``` ### Option B: Hybrid (Current) - Show subscriptions prominently - Show "Buy Extra Credits" as secondary option - Clear distinction between recurring vs one-time --- ## π° Revenue Comparison ### Current System (Mixed) - One-time purchases: $19.99, $59, $129 - Subscription: $5/month - **Problem**: Unpredictable revenue, user confusion ### Unified Subscription System - All recurring: $5, $15, $35, $75/month - **Benefit**: Predictable MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue) - **Example**: 100 users Γ $15/month = $1,500/month = $18,000/year --- ## π οΈ Implementation Plan ### Step 1: Add Subscription Tiers 1. Create Starter subscription ($15/month - 20 tracks) 2. Create Pro subscription ($35/month - 75 tracks) 3. Create Premium subscription ($75/month - 200 tracks) ### Step 2: Update Homepage - Show all 4 subscription tiers - Make it clear these are monthly plans - Add "Buy Extra Credits" section below ### Step 3: Update Credits Page - Rename to "Extra Credits" or "Top-Ups" - Position as "Need more than your plan? Buy extra credits!" - Keep existing credit packages but rebrand ### Step 4: Unified Purchase Flow - One page: `/pricing.php` or `/plans.php` - Shows all options clearly - Easy to compare tiers --- ## π Benefits of Unified Approach ### For Users: β Clear understanding of what they get β No expiration worries β Easy to upgrade/downgrade β Predictable monthly cost ### For You: β Predictable revenue (MRR) β Easier to sell (clear tiers) β Easier to manage (one system) β Better analytics (subscription metrics) β Industry standard (users expect this) --- ## β οΈ Considerations ### Keep Credit System? **Yes, but as "Top-Ups"** - Users can buy extra credits when needed - Works alongside subscriptions - Never expires (until used) - Good for occasional extra usage ### What About Existing Credit Users? - They keep their credits - Can still use them - Can subscribe on top - Credits work as "bonus tracks" --- ## π― Recommended Next Steps 1. **Decide on pricing tiers** (use suggestions above or customize) 2. **Create subscription pages** for Starter, Pro, Premium 3. **Update homepage** to show unified pricing 4. **Rebrand credits** as "Extra Credits" or "Top-Ups" 5. **Test with users** - get feedback 6. **Launch unified pricing** page --- ## π¬ Questions to Answer 1. **Do you want all subscriptions?** Or keep some one-time packages? 2. **What prices work for your market?** ($5, $15, $35, $75 or different?) 3. **How many tracks per tier?** (5, 20, 75, 200 or different?) 4. **Keep credit top-ups?** (Recommended: Yes, as secondary option) --- ## π Quick Start **If you want to merge everything into subscriptions:** 1. I'll create subscription pages for Starter, Pro, Premium 2. Update homepage to show unified tiers 3. Rebrand credits.php as "Extra Credits" 4. Create one unified `/pricing.php` page **If you want to keep hybrid:** 1. Keep current credit packages 2. Add more subscription tiers 3. Make homepage show both clearly 4. Position credits as "top-ups" --- ## π Summary **Unified Vision = Clear Subscription Tiers + Optional Credit Top-Ups** - **Primary**: Monthly subscriptions (predictable revenue) - **Secondary**: Credit top-ups (flexibility) - **Result**: Easy to understand, easy to sell, easy to manage