Credits & Billing
How Pioneer's credit-based pricing works, including what costs a credit, what's free, and how to top up.
Last updated August 2, 2026
How credits work
Pioneer runs on credits, and the rule is simple: one credit = one lead. You spend a credit each time Pioneer discovers a new lead for you or you import one. That's it.
Everything that happens after a lead lands on your board is free:
- Enrichment is free: adding properties, finding people and contact details, deep research
- Criteria evaluations are free: qualifying and re-qualifying leads against your criteria
- Reviewing and managing your board is free: approving, rejecting, and moving leads never costs anything
You only pay when Pioneer finds you a new lead. You never pay to learn more about a lead you already have.
The free plan
Every new account starts with 50 free credits, enough to generate 50 leads and get a real feel for lead quality. The free plan includes up to 3 pipelines and up to 3 teammates.
Free credits are a one-time grant; they don't renew monthly.
The Pioneer AI Retainer
The retainer is $99/month and includes:
- 300 credits per month (300 leads)
- Unlimited pipelines
- Unused credits roll over month to month (your balance can grow up to 1,000 credits)
- Email support from a human
What happens when you run out
When your balance hits zero, lead generation pauses: Pioneer stops discovering new leads until you top up or your monthly credits renew. Nothing is lost. Your pipelines, your board, and every lead you've already generated stay fully accessible, and enrichment on existing leads keeps working.
Checking your balance
Your current credit balance is shown on your organization's Subscription page, along with your usage history.
Next steps
- Create Your First Pipeline: put your credits to work
- Refine Your Pipeline: get more signal from every batch
- Troubleshooting & FAQ: answers to common billing-adjacent questions
Need help?
If you have questions, reach out to us at support@pioneerclimate.com
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