# Understanding Monthly Limits & Resets

### Overview

Skillmelo uses monthly limits for AI-powered features to ensure fair usage and maintain service quality. This guide explains how limits work and when they reset.

### Current Limits by Plan

#### Free Plan Limits

| Feature                  | Monthly Limit                  |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------ |
| AI Impact Reports        | 1                              |
| AI Skill Recommendations | 10 (2 generations of 5 skills) |
| AI Resume Generations    | 3 (Unlimited Manual Resumes)   |

#### Pro Basic Limits

| Feature                  | Monthly Limit                  |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------ |
| AI Impact Reports        | 5                              |
| AI Skill Recommendations | 25 (5 generations of 5 skills) |
| AI Resume Generations    | 15 (Unlimited Manual Resumes)  |

#### Pro Standard Limits

| Feature                  | Limit                         | Reset Period |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------- | ------------ |
| AI Career Coach (Melo)   | 50 Credits                    | Daily        |
| AI Impact Reports        | 50                            | Monthly      |
| AI Skill Recommendations | 100 (20 gens)                 | Monthly      |
| AI Resume Generations    | 50 (Unlimited Manual Resumes) | Monthly      |

### Quick Comparison

| Feature           | Free      | Pro Basic     | Pro Standard |
| ----------------- | --------- | ------------- | ------------ |
| AI Career Coach   | ❌         | 5 credits/day | 50/day       |
| AI Impact Reports | 1         | 5             | 50           |
| AI Skill Recs     | 10        | 25            | 100          |
| AI Resumes        | 3         | 15            | 50           |
| Manual Resumes    | Unlimited | Unlimited     | Unlimited    |

### When Do Limits Reset?

**All limits reset on the 1st of each month at 12:00 AM UTC.**

For example:

* If you use your limit on January 15th
* Your limit resets on February 1st at midnight UTC
* You'll have your full allocation available again

### How to Check Your Remaining Limits

#### From the Dashboard

Your dashboard shows a usage widget displaying remaining AI features.

#### From Your Profile

1. Click your avatar or name in the sidebar
2. Go to **Profile**
3. Scroll to the **Usage This Month** section
4. View progress bars for each AI feature

#### From the Subscription Page

1. Navigate to **Settings → Subscription**
2. View detailed usage statistics

### What Happens When You Hit a Limit?

When you reach a limit:

1. You'll see a notification explaining the limit
2. The "Generate" button will be disabled
3. You'll be prompted to upgrade (if not on Pro Standard) or wait for reset

**Your existing data is never affected** - you can still:

* View previously generated reports
* Access your skills and careers
* Edit existing resumes
* Export data

### Tips for Managing Your Limits

#### For Free Users

1. **Plan your reports** - Use your 3 AI resume generations wisely
2. **Save reports** - Download or bookmark reports you've generated
3. **Focus skills** - Use recommendations for your primary career goal
4. **Use Manual Mode** - Create unlimited resumes manually without using your AI credits

#### For Pro Basic Users

1. **Spread out usage** - With 5 reports/month, you can analyze one career per week
2. **Use resume import** - Import existing resumes instead of creating from scratch
3. **Consider upgrading** - If you hit limits often, Pro Standard may be more cost-effective

#### For Pro Standard Users

1. **Batch your work** - Generate reports for multiple scenarios in one session
2. **Track usage** - Monitor the usage widget to pace yourself
3. **Unused limits don't rollover** - Use them before month end!

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Do unused limits roll over?

No, unused limits expire at the end of each month. They do not accumulate.

#### Can I get more limits without changing plans?

Currently, the only way to get higher limits is to upgrade your plan. We may introduce add-on packs in the future.

#### What time zone is used for resets?

Limits reset based on UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Convert to your local time zone to know exactly when your limits refresh.

#### I upgraded mid-month. What happens to my limits?

When you upgrade, your limits immediately increase to your new plan's levels. Any usage from the current month is counted against your new higher limits.

#### What's the difference between Pro Basic and Pro Standard limits?

Pro Standard has 10x the limits of Pro Basic:

* **Reports**: 5 → 50
* **Skill Recommendations**: 25 → 100
* **Resume Generations**: 15 → 50

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### Related Articles

* [Free vs Pro Comparison](/skillmelo-help-center/billing-and-subscription/readme.md)
* [Upgrading to Pro](/skillmelo-help-center/billing-and-subscription/upgrading-your-plan.md)
* [How AI Impact Reports Work](/skillmelo-help-center/ai-features/readme.md)


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