TL;DR
Every new Prerender.io account starts with a free 30-day Starter trial: 25,000 renders, full API access, and no credit card required. If you add a card before the trial ends, your account automatically converts to the paid Starter plan. If you don't, rendering stops and you should remove the Prerender.io integration immediately to avoid SEO impact.
What the trial includes
- 25,000 renders during the 30-day period.
- Full API access to manage caching and integrations.
- Flexible cache expiration from 24 hours up to 7 days.
- Performance tracking for crawl efficiency, indexed pages, and delivery times.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the trial last?
The trial lasts 30 days from the moment you sign up.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. No credit card is required to use the 30-day Starter trial.
What happens when the trial ends?
It depends on whether you added a credit card during the trial:
- Card added. If you added a credit card during the trial, your account converts to the paid Starter plan and you will be charged $49/month at the start of your first billing cycle.
- Card not added. Rendering stops and your access to Prerender.io ends.
If you don't plan to upgrade, remove your Prerender.io integration as soon as the trial ends. Leaving the integration active after rendering stops means AI crawler and search engine requests will return errors (429/503), which can negatively affect your AI & Search visibility.
What happens to rendering once the trial ends?
Rendering stops immediately. AI crawlers and search engines will receive errors on requests to your site until you either upgrade or remove the integration.
What if I run out of renders before the trial ends?
You will be notified in-app and by email. A buffer of approximately ~15% extra renders may be applied before rendering completely stops — this is not guaranteed. If you hit the limit and don't plan to upgrade, remove the Prerender.io integration immediately.
What happened to the Free plan?
The Free plan was discontinued on October 15, 2025. All users previously on the Free plan were migrated to the 30-day Starter trial.
How do I upgrade to a paid plan?
Go to Billing in your Prerender.io dashboard and click Upgrade my plan.
Can I upgrade before the trial ends?
Yes. Go to Billing in your Prerender.io dashboard at any time during the trial and choose a plan. Your paid plan starts immediately.
Related articles
- Plan options and how to estimate renders
- Canceling your paid subscription
- Canceled or suspended account
- Invoices and payment methods
Still need help? If you have questions about the trial, your render usage, or upgrading to a paid plan, our support team can help. → Contact us at support@prerender.io