Alibaba cloud boosts token plan quotas across tiers, slashes pro subscription cost

Alibaba Cloud has initiated a comprehensive update to its Token Plan packages, effective immediately, increasing quotas across its Lite, Essential, Standard, and Pro tiers. The company is also implementing a notable price reduction for the Pro tier, coinciding with the Double 11 sales event, aiming to reduce the entry barrier for developers utilizing large language models. The adjustments include the Lite tier increasing from 11,500 to 20,000 Credits, with new subscribers paying only CNY 19.5 for the initial month. The Essential tier quota rises from 25,500 to 45,000, and the Standard tier increases from 45,000 to 80,000 Credits. Most significantly, the Pro tier's monthly fee drops from CNY 499 to CNY 312, while its quota expands from 180,000 to 200,000 Credits, marking a 37% price decrease. Existing users will automatically receive the new quota allotment within their current billing cycle. However, current Pro subscribers will retain their existing pricing for the remainder of their current cycle before the new rate takes effect in the subsequent cycle. The platform clarifies that unused credits do not carry over to the next month, and users can purchase additional packs or await the next cycle refresh if they exceed their allocated quota.