Packaging change·Jul 13 → Jul 20, 2026·Week 30, 2026·AI & Machine Learning
Exa: Free tier switched to credit-based model ($20 signup + $10/mo)
Free tier changed from a fixed monthly request quota (up to 20,000 requests/month) to a credit-based model ($20 credit on sign-up plus $10 in credits per month).
What changed
Freemium change
Free tier changed from a fixed monthly request quota (up to 20,000 requests/month) to a credit-based model: $20 credit on sign-up plus $10 in credits per month.
Before and after
Jul 13, 2026 vs Jul 20, 2026Pulse.
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What changed
Free tier changed from a fixed monthly request quota (up to 20,000 requests/month) to a credit-based model: $20 credit on sign-up plus $10 in credits per month.
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