I’d like to ask about the new pricing model. I’m currently still on the legacy 500-request plan, and my subscription will expire in about two months. I’m considering whether to continue or not.
From what I understand, the new pricing is credit-based. That part is clear to me. What I’m not clear about is the “slow pool.”
Even after using all 500 requests on the legacy plan, I could still access the slow pool without need to enable on demand usage. Using Sonnet there has been great for my workflow, and honestly, this is one of the main reasons I’m planning to renew.
Does the new credit-based pricing still include access to a slow pool once credits are used up? If so, can we choose which model is used in that slow pool or just auto ?
In the new credit-based pricing model, the “slow pool” concept no longer exists.
Here’s how the new model works:
After you use up your included credits ($20 for Pro, $70 for Pro+, $400 for Ultra), you can:
Turn on on-demand usage (pay-as-you-go at the same API rates)
Upgrade to a higher plan
Model selection: you pick the model in the UI like usual, and it’s billed at the API rates. There’s no automatic switch to a “slow” version.
The legacy plan with 500 requests + unlimited slow pool stays the same for existing subscribers until you switch to the new model. If this is important for your workflow, you might want to stay on the legacy plan.