Personal vs Free # Stay online as traffic grows Free includes 300 credits per month to launch and experiment. Personal increases that to 1,000 credits and gives you the option to enable auto recharge, so projects don't pause when usage spikes. It also adds secret detection on every deploy and prioritized support — for $9/month. [Upgrade to Personal](https://app.netlify.com/?upgrade=personal) [Compare all plans](/pricing/) 01 ### Keep your apps online Free includes 300 credits per month. When you reach that limit, projects pause until the next billing cycle. Personal includes 1,000 credits per month. You can enable auto recharge to add credits automatically if you exceed your monthly limit, helping your apps stay online during traffic spikes. - 1,000 credits/month (vs 300 on Free) - Optional auto recharge to prevent mid-cycle pauses - More bandwidth for sustained traffic ![Netlify usage credits dashboard showing 420 of 1,000 credits used with auto recharge enabled](/images/pricing/personal-vs-free/credits.svg) 02 ### Catch leaked secrets on deploy Accidentally committing a key or token can expose your app — especially common when building with AI. Personal adds smart secret detection on every deploy, so issues are flagged before they cause damage. - Secret detection on every deploy - Automatic scanning for exposed API keys and tokens - Clear alerts in your deploy logs ![Netlify deploy log showing smart secret detection flagging an exposed API key](/images/pricing/personal-vs-free/secret-detection.svg) 03 ### See trends, not just yesterday Free includes 1-day retention for web analytics and Real User Monitoring. Personal extends retention to 7 days, so you can identify patterns across a full week of traffic. - 7-day web analytics and RUM retention (vs 1 day on Free) - 1-day observability on both plans - Prioritized email support ![Web analytics chart showing healthy visitor growth over 7 days](/images/pricing/personal-vs-free/analytics-chart.svg) Feature comparison ## See exactly what you get with Personal Everything in Free carries over — Personal adds the credits, security, and support to keep your projects running smoothly. Feature Free Personal Monthly credits 300 1,000 Credit flexibility Fixed monthly limit Auto recharge anytime Global CDN & deploy previews ✓ ✓ Custom domains with SSL ✓ ✓ Functions & AI models ✓ ✓ Smart secret detection — ✓ Web analytics & RUM retention 1 day 7 days Email support ✓ Prioritized ## When Free is the right fit You don't always need to upgrade. Free works great when you're: - Building a personal portfolio or learning project - Prototyping an idea that doesn't need much traffic - Exploring Netlify's platform for the first time - Running a small project well within 300 credits ## When it's time to upgrade Consider Personal when your projects need a bit more: - Your app is getting real traffic and approaching credit limits - You want secret detection to catch accidental credential leaks - You want a full week of web analytics to spot traffic trends - You'd like prioritized email support when things go wrong ## Frequently asked questions Can I try Personal before committing? You can start with a Free account and upgrade at any time. Your existing projects and configuration carry over — no migration needed. Is Personal a single-seat plan? Yes. Personal is designed for individual developers. If you need team collaboration features like shared environment variables and role-based access, check out the [Pro plan](/pricing/pro-vs-free/). What happens if I hit my credit limit? On Free, projects pause until the next billing cycle when credits run out. On Personal, you can enable auto recharge to add credits automatically and keep your apps online. We notify you at 50%, 75%, and 100% usage so you can plan ahead. Can I go back to Free after upgrading? Yes. You can downgrade to Free at any time from your account dashboard. Your projects stay deployed — you’ll just lose access to Personal-only features at the end of your billing period. ## Ready to level up? Upgrade to Personal and get the credits, security, and support you need — for just $9/month. [Upgrade to Personal](https://app.netlify.com/?upgrade=personal)