Start Free, use one-time AI Credits for occasional batches, or use Pro for weekly study. Every 10 generated cards use 1 Credit, with a 1-Credit minimum per generation.
Free
Try CardForge before buying
AI Credits
One-time, never expires
30 credits · one-time purchase
Pro
For weekly card creation
$79.00 billed yearly
200 Credits added for the annual billing period; unused period Credits expire at renewal.
Compare
| Monthly cards | Credits cost | Pro Monthly | Better deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 cards | ~$2.50 | $9.99 | Credits |
| 200 cards | ~$6.70 | $9.99 | Credits |
| 300 cards | ~$8.30 | $9.99 | Pro starts to win |
| 500 cards | ~$12.50 | $9.99 | Pro |
| 1,000 cards | ~$25.00 | $9.99 | Pro |
Pro uses the same Credit wallet as every other account. The subscription adds periodic Credits and larger source and export limits; one-time Credit packs remain available until used.
Buying guide
CardForge AI has three ways to start. Free is for a first real generation: it includes a one-time welcome grant and a smaller batch limit, so you can test your own material before spending money. A one-time Credit pack is for learners who make decks in bursts, such as before an exam, after a lecture block, or while building a vocabulary list. Pro is for steady weekly use and includes recurring Credits, larger source limits, and additional export formats.
Credits are a usage balance, not a score or a subscription requirement. They pay for AI card generation after you choose a source, set the study goal, and confirm the estimate. A compact vocabulary batch may use only a small part of a balance, while a long professional chapter or a larger card target uses more. The estimate is shown before the request is sent, and the final charge reflects the completed generation rather than an arbitrary monthly allowance. You can review your remaining balance and completed usage in your account before starting another batch.
Choose a Credit pack when you want to prepare a particular textbook section, language list, medical guideline, or exam topic without starting a recurring plan. Purchased packs do not expire, so you can return when the next study project is ready. They are also useful when you are still learning how much review material you actually want to keep after editing a first batch.
Pro is designed for learners who create and refine cards every week. It adds Credits at the beginning of each paid period and raises the limits for source selection and card output. Period Credits are tied to that billing period, while previously bought one-time or earned Credits remain separate. You can cancel from billing and keep Pro access until the current period ends.
Payment gives you access to the generation workflow, not an unreviewed deck that must be accepted as-is. Read each card as a learner would, edit a near-miss, remove a weak prompt, and save only the cards you want to keep. Every account can export the saved set as a native .apkg package for Anki. Pro also adds TXT and CSV compatibility exports for workflows that need a table or text file.
Saved sets are there so you can reopen, edit, and export your own cards. CardForge does not retain the original uploaded document, complete source text, filename, page selection, or source quotation in a saved set. That keeps the account focused on your finished study material; keep the original PDF, notes, or spreadsheet in your own files.
FAQ
All AI generations use one Credit wallet. One-time Credit packs, welcome Credits, and referral Credits do not expire. Pro adds Credits for each billing period plus larger source limits and Pro export formats; unused Pro-period Credits expire when that billing period ends.
Every 10 generated cards costs 1 Credit, with a 1 Credit minimum per generation. We show an estimate before generation, and any unused reservation is returned to the same Credit source with its original expiration rule.
Yes. You can cancel from your billing page and keep Pro until the current period ends. There is no lock-in.
Every account can export a native .apkg package for direct Anki import. Pro adds editable TXT and CSV compatibility exports.
No. CardForge AI is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anki or AnkiWeb. It creates Anki-compatible import files; Anki is a separate product.
CardForge processes readable study material to create a generation and lets you review the resulting cards. Your saved card sets contain the cards you keep, not the original upload, full source text, filenames, page references, or source quotes. Keep your original study file yourself if you may need it later.
After sign-in, the Credits area shows your available balance and credit history. Billing shows completed purchases and subscription status. Keep the payment-provider receipt and your account email if you need billing help, but never send a full card number or password to support.
If checkout succeeds but Credits or Pro access do not appear, contact billing with your account email, approximate purchase time, and the package or plan name. Refund requests are reviewed under the refund policy, especially for undelivered access, duplicate purchases, or a technical issue that prevented delivery.
Contact support@cardforgeai.com if you need help choosing Pro, a Credits package, or want to confirm whether your study material is supported.
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