Usage-Based Credit System
Magic Patterns is replacing its "one prompt, one credit" model with a usage-based credit system that scales based on request complexity. Credits now map to underlying AI inference costs (input and output tokens), aligning with industry standards like Cursor. In testing, 1 credit in the old system maps to approximately 10 credits in the new system. Free actions like visual edits, "Fix with AI," and retries remain unmetered.
On-Demand Pricing and Budget Controls
All paid plans will support optional on-demand pricing starting April 2, allowing usage beyond monthly limits to be billed at a fixed per-credit rate without requiring plan upgrades. Users can set budget limits and alert thresholds to maintain control over spending.
New Feature-Based Plan Tiers
Plans are now organized by capabilities rather than credit limits:
- Starter (formerly Hobby): Design systems, shared workspace, centralized billing, on-demand pricing
- Business (formerly Pro): Starter features plus faster AI models, self-serve SSO, user roles & permissions, usage reporting, team workspaces (11+ users)
- Enterprise: All features plus technical account manager, priority support, shared credit pooling, SCIM & audit logs, custom contracts
Migration and Pricing Timeline
Existing customers migrate automatically on April 2 with pricing preserved:
- Monthly subscribers ($19/$75) keep current rates until June 30, 2026, then move to standard pricing ($20/$100)
- Annual subscribers maintain current pricing through their cycle end, then renew at new rates
- All customers can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime
No action is required from existing subscribers.