# Free vs Pro Plans Comparison ### Overview Skillmelo offers three plans designed to fit your career development needs. This guide explains the differences and helps you decide which plan is right for you. ### Plan Comparison | Feature | Free | Pro Basic | Pro Standard | | ---------------------------- | --------- | ------------- | ------------------- | | **Monthly Price** | $0 | $12.99/month | $24.99/month | | **Annual Price** | $0 | $119.88/year | $239.88/year | | **Annual Savings** | — | Save $36.00! | Save $60.00! | | **AI Career Coach** | ❌ | 5 credits/day | 50 credits/day | | **AI Impact Reports** | 1/month | 5/month | 50/month | | **AI Skill Recommendations** | 10/month | 25/month | 100/month | | **AI Resume Generations** | 3/month | 15/month | 50/month | | **Manual Resume Creation** | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | | **Resume Import (PDF/DOCX)** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | **Resume Export (PDF)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | **Resume Export (DOCX)** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | **Advanced Analytics** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | | **Support** | Community | Email/Chat | Priority Email/Chat | | **New Features** | Standard | Standard | Early Access | ### Free Plan Details The Free plan is perfect for getting started with career planning and exploring Skillmelo's features. #### What's Included: * **Unlimited career path tracking** - Add as many careers as you want * **Unlimited skill management** - Track all your skills * **1 AI Impact Report per month** - Understand how AI affects your career * **10 AI Skill Recommendations per month** - Get personalized skill suggestions * **3 AI Resume Generations per month** - Create an ATS-optimized resume using AI * **Unlimited Manual Resumes** - Create resumes manually using our premium templates * **PDF Resume Export** - Download your resume in professional PDF format * **Community support** - Access to help documentation #### Best For: * Exploring career options casually * Understanding Skillmelo's value before committing * Light career planning needs ### Pro Basic Plan Details Pro Basic is perfect for active career explorers who need more AI features than Free, at an affordable price. #### What's Included: Everything in Free, plus: * **5 AI Impact Reports per month** - Analyze multiple career scenarios * **25 AI Skill Recommendations per month** - More comprehensive skill guidance * **15 AI Resume Generations per month** - Create tailored resumes for different roles * **AI Career Coach — Melo (5 credits/day)** - A taste of personalized AI career guidance * **Unlimited Manual Resumes** - Build as many resumes as you need without AI * **Import resumes from PDF/DOCX** - Bring your existing resume into Skillmelo * **DOCX Resume Export** - Download your resume in editable Word format * **Email/chat support** - Get help from our team #### Best For: * Active career explorers who want a taste of AI coaching * Professionals testing multiple career directions * Job seekers applying to a few positions per month * Users who want resume import capabilities ### Pro Standard Plan Details Pro Standard unlocks the full power of Skillmelo for serious career development. #### What's Included: Everything in Pro Basic, plus: * **AI Career Coach — Melo (50 credits/day)** - The complete Melo experience for intensive career coaching * **50 AI Impact Reports per month** - Deep dive into any career scenario * **100 AI Skill Recommendations per month** - Comprehensive skill gap analysis * **50 AI Resume Generations per month** - Create tailored resumes for each application * **Unlimited Manual Resumes** - Unrestricted access to manual resume builder * **Advanced analytics** - Detailed insights into your career trajectory * **Priority email/chat support** - Faster response times and live support * **Early access** - Try new features before they're publicly available #### Best For: * Power users with heavy career planning needs * Active job seekers applying to many positions * Career changers exploring multiple paths * Professionals serious about upskilling * Anyone wanting personalized AI career coaching ### Frequently Asked Questions #### What's the difference between Pro Basic and Pro Standard? Pro Basic gives you a taste of Melo with 5 daily credits, plus 5 AI reports, 25 skill recommendations, and 15 resumes per month. Pro Standard is for power users who want the full Melo experience (50 credits/day), higher limits on all AI features, advanced analytics, and priority support. #### Can I try Pro before committing? The Free plan lets you experience core features. When you're ready for more, start with Pro Basic or go straight to Pro Standard—you can upgrade or cancel anytime. #### What happens if I hit my limit? You'll see a notification that you've reached your monthly limit. Limits reset on the 1st of each month, or you can upgrade to a higher tier for more limits immediately. #### Can I downgrade between tiers? Yes! You can change your plan anytime. You'll retain features of your current plan until the end of your billing period. #### Is there an annual discount? Yes! * **Pro Basic Annual**: $119.88/year (saves $36.00 vs monthly) * **Pro Standard Annual**: $239.88/year (saves $60.00 vs monthly) ### Ready to Upgrade? Visit your Profile or Pricing page to choose your plan. *** ### Related Articles * [Upgrading to Pro](/skillmelo-help-center/billing-and-subscription/upgrading-your-plan.md) * [Understanding Monthly Limits](/skillmelo-help-center/billing-and-subscription/understanding-monthly-limits-and-resets.md) * [Cancellation Policy](/skillmelo-help-center/billing-and-subscription/cancellation-policy.md) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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