---
id: references/operational-pricing-and-plans.md
name: 'Pricing and Plans'
description: 'Alchemy plans are primarily based on compute units and product access. Choose a plan that matches your expected traffic and data needs.'
tags:
  - alchemy
  - operational
  - operations
related:
  - operational-rate-limits-and-compute-units.md
  - operational-dashboard-tools.md
updated: 2026-02-05
---
# Pricing and Plans

## Summary
Alchemy plans are primarily based on compute units and product access. Choose a plan that matches your expected traffic and data needs.

## Guidance
- Estimate CU usage from your request profile.
- Use staging keys to validate expected CU consumption.
- Monitor usage in the dashboard and adjust.

## Related Files
- `operational-rate-limits-and-compute-units.md`
- `operational-dashboard-tools.md`

## Official Docs
- [Pricing Plans](https://www.alchemy.com/docs/reference/pricing-plans)
