Pricing
The Þ Block Protocol is a free and open internet standard
Free for everyone
Free
for users of blocks
Free credits for use of OpenAI GPT-4, Mapbox and more
Access to all public blocks on the Þ Hub
Unlimited use, no limits on frequency or duration of use
Access APIs without having to sign up for them individually
Free
for developers of blocks
Host blocks and types on the Þ Hub for free, without limits
GitHub Discussions forum
High-quality developer tools and documentation provided
Free
for embedders of blocks
Access to all public blocks on the Þ Hub
Unlimited instances of blocks embeddable in your app or site
Unlimited pageviews served to your users
Extend your app with powerful blocks and third-party services, with no marginal configuration overheads
Paid accounts
/month
HOBBY
Best for casual users of blocks
Includes the following every month...
~191k+
AI-generated words
Powered by GPT-3 and GPT-4
50
AI-generated images
Powered by DALL-E
25
Address autofills
Powered by MAPBOX
300
Unique maps created
Powered by MAPBOX
View full plan details
Maximum quality (1024x1024 pixels)
Equating to ~191k+ words
Provides full addresses as structured data
Provides unique map tiles
/month
PRO
For embedders, devs and power-users
e.g. ~383k words, 100 images, and 50 address autofills
Paid ADD-ONS
Additional Usage
API usage beyond your included allowance will be billed in line with the below. Hobby and Pro users can prevent overage charges by setting a spend cap from the account billing page.
Provider | Service | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
OpenAI | DALL-E | $0.0200 | /image |
OpenAI | GPT-3.5 Turbo | $0.0020 | /1k tokens |
OpenAI | GPT-4 Input | $0.0300 | /1k input tokens |
OpenAI | GPT-4 Output | $0.0600 | /1k output tokens |
OpenAI | GPT-3 Davinci | $0.0200 | /1k tokens |
OpenAI | GPT-3 Curie | $0.0020 | /1k tokens |
OpenAI | GPT-3 Babbage | $0.0005 | /1k tokens |
OpenAI | GPT-3 Ada | $0.0004 | /1k tokens |
Mapbox | Static Map Image | $0.0010 | /request |
Mapbox | Address Autofill | $0.0125 | /request |
Mapbox | Isochrone | $0.0020 | /request |
Mapbox | Directions | $0.0020 | /request |
Mapbox | Temporary Geocoding | $0.00075 | /request |
We strive to keep these prices in line with the ordinary cost of these services. If you believe any of these prices are out of sync with the costs charged by the underlying provider, please let us know. A Platform Service Fee of 30% for Free users, 25% for Hobby users, and 20% for Pro users, is applied to Additional API Usage calls to cover costs.
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Dev Services
Anybody can suggest amendments to the Þ specification. The protocol is openly debated and governed, and you don’t need to hire us (in fact, you can’t!) in order to change the spec.
Similarly, anyone can build a Þ block. However, if you’d like a block built for you, or are looking to partner on a particularly complex block, we provide support or can connect you with a community developer.
1:1 Support
We offer dedicated 1:1 premium support with guaranteed SLAs via email and Slack.
- For embedders integrating the Block Protocol into their application or framework
- For block developers building complex applications
- For API providers listing on the Hub
- For users of blocks who are heavily dependent on them for work
Frequently Asked Questions
Can free users access premium external services?
Free users as well as paying users can benefit from blocks that utilize external services. All free users receive a limited number of credits for use each month, providing free access to ordinarily paid services including OpenAI DALL-E, GPT-3, and Mapbox for free. These allowances are more restrictive than those on the Hobby and Pro plans, but can allow for limited testing and use of services in blocks.
How does overage charging work?
Charges for external services/API usage beyond the allowances included in a plan are billed in line with the rates shown on the pricing page. Every effort is taken to ensure these costs match the prices charged by the original service provider (e.g. OpenAI/Mapbox), and as a result these overage prices may be subject to change at any time. You can view the current active pricing for a service at any time by visiting this page. Upon the issuance of each invoice, a platform fee will be calculated based on the total amount of unpaid overage charges accrued, and appended to your bill. The platform fee you pay varies depending on your account tier:
- Free - 30%
- Hobby - 25%
- Pro - 20%
If you have any additional questions about overage charges, please contact us
How do I upgrade from Hobby to Pro?
While logged in to the Hobby account you wish to upgrade, you can upgrade at any time by navigating to your Account Billing page and clicking the “Upgrade” button under the “Plans” section.
If you experience any difficulty with this, please contact us.
How can I downgrade from Pro to Hobby?
While logged in to the Pro account you wish to downgrade, navigate to your Account Billing page and clicking the link next to the text that reads “Trying to cancel or downgrade?”
If you experience any difficulty with this, please contact us.
What is the process for canceling a paid subscription?
You can end a paid subscription at any time by navigating to yourAccount Billing page while logged in, and clicking the link next to the text that reads “Trying to cancel or downgrade?”
If you experience any difficulty with this, please contact us.
A service provider’s pricing appears different to the cost shown on this page - what should I do?
This is an error, and is most likely the result of a change in the price charged by the original service provider. Please contact us, and we’ll send a special something your way as a token of our thanks!
Can I change the payment method associated with my account?
Yes! Provided you already have a payment method associated with your account you can navigate to your Account Billing page and click “Change payment method” in the top-right of the main section. If you see a message that says “Upgrade to get more” instead, you can add a payment method by first upgrading your account to Hobby or Pro.
Can I change my tax information?
Yes. This will soon be possible from the Account Billing page. In the meantime, please contact us.
Can I get a tax receipt?
Yes, please navigate to your Account Billing page and scroll down to the “Payment History” section. If you cannot see this, please contact us for a manually-issued receipt.