KoalaWriter is part of the Koala AI platform with monthly plans ranging from $25 (Starter) to $2,000 (Scale III). Annual billing saves 20%, and every new account gets 5,000 free words and 25 credits with no credit card required.
KoalaWriter runs on flexible subscriptions with monthly and annual billing, and every new account starts with 5,000 free words plus 25 credits — no credit card required.
Here's how the tiers break down, based on Koala's own FAQ.
Free
Other Features:
- 5,000 words and 25 platform credits just for registering
- No credit card needed to start creating
- Access to free tools, subject to the same rate limits as paid plans
- You can browse the MCP tool list, but you can't connect an app
The free tier is a real try-before-you-buy, not a teaser. You can generate articles, check the quality, and see if the workflow fits before spending anything. If it clicks, upgrading takes one click. 🎉
Starter
Refund Policy: 15-day refund window
Other Features:
- Entry-level paid plan, and MCP access is included from Starter up
- Platform credits shared across KoalaChat, KoalaImages, KoalaLinks, KoalaMagnets, Brand DNA, API access, and research
- Annual plans deliver all credits up front, valid for a full year
Starter is the natural next step once your free words run out. It suits solo bloggers and niche-site owners who publish steadily without burning through heavy research volumes. Before buying, confirm current rates and word allowances on Koala's pricing page, since they aren't shown in the FAQ.
Professional
Refund Policy: 15-day refund window
Other Features:
- 1,000 platform credits shared across the whole Koala AI toolkit
- Article generation uses a separate word allowance, so credits stretch further
- Failed lookups and incomplete research calls cost no credits
- No daily research cap — you simply draw down your balance
Professional fits teams and agencies that lean on the entire platform: chat, images, internal links, magnets, and research together. If you run Brand DNA across several sites or queue bulk articles, the bigger credit pool earns its keep. Light users who mostly write articles may not need this tier — a smaller plan often covers them.
A couple of billing details are worth knowing. Annual subscribers get their full credit balance up front, and it doesn't expire for a year. Monthly credits expire after a month, so annual billing suits anyone who writes in bursts. You can switch plans anytime, and leftover credits roll over to the new one.
Refunds are refreshingly simple. New plans carry a 15-day refund window as long as you've used fewer than 15,000 words and 100 credits, and most requests are processed within 24 hours. Cancelling is a one-click job from your Account page. Payments run through Stripe, with cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfers, and several other methods supported.