Free plan vs paid plans and how credits work
What you get on the free plan, what paid plans add, and how AI credits are consumed.
Last updated June 3, 2026
The free plan
You can start using DocTik for free. The free plan lets you create a case, upload documents, build your timeline, and try the AI assistant so you can see whether DocTik fits your needs before paying anything. It includes a monthly allotment of AI credits to get you going.
Free-plan credits reset each billing period and do not roll over. If you run out, AI features pause until your credits refresh or you upgrade.
Paid plans
Paid plans are for people actively working a case who need more AI usage and higher limits. Compared with the free plan, paid plans generally offer:
- A much larger monthly credit allowance
- Higher limits on cases, documents, and storage
- Priority access to AI research and drafting
- Credit roll-over as specified in your plan details
You can compare current plans and prices on the pricing page, and upgrade or downgrade at any time from your account settings.
What credits are
Credits are the unit DocTik uses to meter AI work. Each time the AI does something for you — answering a question, analyzing a document, running legal research, or drafting a motion — it consumes credits in proportion to the size of the task. Short questions cost little; deep research and long drafts cost more.
What uses credits (and what does not)
Credits are consumed by AI-powered actions. Routine organizing is free.
- Uses credits: AI chat answers, document analysis, research mode, AI drafting
- Free: creating and editing cases, uploading files, organizing evidence, tracking deadlines, marking documents as filed
Keeping an eye on your balance
Your current credit balance is shown on the dashboard and in account settings. When you are running low, DocTik warns you before you start a credit-heavy action. For more detail on metering, see "How credits are used and billing."
Related articles
DocTik is a legal information and organization tool, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. Always verify deadlines and citations, and consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.