> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shovels.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How Much Does Shovels Cost?

> Shovels Online and the API share credit-based plans—Free, Basic, Pro, and Enterprise. See current prices at shovels.ai/pricing; Enterprise Data License (EDL) pricing is custom.

**Shovels Online and the Shovels API share one credit-based plan lineup: Free, Basic, Pro, and Enterprise.** Choose Shovels Online for quick lookups, the API for integrations, or an Enterprise Data License (EDL) for bulk analysis. EDL pricing is custom—contact [sales@shovels.ai](mailto:sales@shovels.ai).

## Plans

* **Free** — explore the data before you commit.
* **Basic** — individuals and independent research.
* **Pro** — small teams that need more credits and seats.
* **Enterprise** — custom credits, seats, and support for larger organizations.

For the current price, monthly credits, and seats on each plan, see [shovels.ai/pricing](https://www.shovels.ai/pricing), then [create an account](https://app.shovels.ai/login?mode=register) or [sign in](https://app.shovels.ai/login) to subscribe.

## How Credits Work

Shovels plans are credit-based: one credit is one record returned. See [How do API credits work?](/docs/knowledge-base/api/basics/request-counts) for how credits are counted and when they reset.

## Enterprise Data License (EDL)

For Enterprise Data options, please contact [sales@shovels.ai](mailto:sales@shovels.ai) to discuss your custom needs.

## Choosing an Interface

Every interface below is included on every plan, and they all draw on the same monthly credit balance—so you can move between them without changing plans.

| Interface          | Best For                   | What It Is                                  |
| ------------------ | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Shovels Online** | Quick lookups, no code     | Web search, filters, map, and CSV export    |
| **Shovels API**    | Product integrations       | REST endpoints for programmatic queries     |
| **Shovels CLI**    | Terminals and AI agents    | Single binary, JSON output, no dependencies |
| **Charlie**        | Questions in plain English | The AI agent inside Shovels Online          |

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  **When to choose the API vs an EDL:**

  * The **API** is great for looking up addresses and contractors, product integrations, and local lead lists
  * An **EDL** is ideal when you need every contractor across multiple counties with all available fields
</Info>

## Contact Sales

For questions about pricing or to discuss your specific needs:

* Email: [sales@shovels.ai](mailto:sales@shovels.ai)
* Phone: [1-800-511-7457](tel:+18005117457)

## Related Articles

* [How do I cancel my subscription?](/docs/knowledge-base/shovels-online/cancel-subscription)
* [Refund policy](/docs/knowledge-base/company/refund-policy)
* [What's included in the free trial?](/docs/knowledge-base/getting-started/free-trial-guide)