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Orshot Pricing 2026: Plans, Costs & Value Analysis

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Orshot costs $0-800/month. Full plan breakdown, feature comparison, and whether it's worth it.

Quick answer: Orshot starts free (60 one-time renders) with paid plans from $30-$800+/month. Social publishing is a separate add-on at $6/month per social account. Annual billing saves 20%.

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Orshot Pricing Table 2026

PlanMonthlyAnnual (per month)Renders/MonthAI CreditsWorkspacesTeam
Free$0$060 (one-time)011
SaaS$30~$243,0005022
Startups$75~$60Up to 100,000500812
Agencies$349~$279Up to 800,0001,5001828
Enterprise$800+CustomCustomCustomCustomCustom

Annual billing saves 20% across all paid plans.


What Each Plan Includes

Free ($0)

A test drive, not a real plan. You get:

  • 60 renders total (not monthly)
  • Image, PDF, and video rendering
  • 1 workspace, 1 team member
  • Basic Orshot Embed
  • Unlimited templates
  • Pay-as-you-go overages at $0.018/render
  • No AI credits

Limitation: 60 renders will be gone after a few test runs. No AI features at all on this tier.


SaaS ($30/month)

The entry-level paid plan for small SaaS companies. Adds:

  • 3,000 renders/month
  • 150 API requests/minute
  • 2 workspaces, 2 team members
  • 50 AI credits/month
  • Advanced Orshot Embed
  • Video generation (up to 3 minutes)
  • Quick support
  • Overages at $18 per 1,000 renders

Per-render cost: $0.01 per render within plan limits. Reasonable for light usage.


Startups ($75/month)

For growing companies with higher volume needs. Adds:

  • Up to 100,000 renders/month
  • 400 API requests/minute
  • Up to 8 workspaces, 12 team members
  • 500 AI credits/month
  • Video generation (up to 5 minutes)
  • Automated subtitles
  • Advanced Embed with up to 100 users
  • Download from embed enabled
  • Overages at $15 per 1,000 renders

Per-render cost: As low as $0.00075 per render at maximum volume. Strong value at scale.


Agencies ($349/month)

For agencies and large teams. Adds:

  • Up to 800,000 renders/month
  • 600 API requests/minute
  • Up to 18 workspaces, 28 team members
  • 1,500 AI credits/month
  • Video generation (up to 10 minutes)
  • White-label embedded templates
  • Webhook and browser events
  • Priority support
  • Overages at $12 per 1,000 renders

Per-render cost: As low as $0.00044 per render at maximum volume.


Enterprise ($800+/month)

Custom everything:

  • Custom render limits
  • Custom APIs and integrations
  • Dedicated Orshot Embed instances
  • SLA and dedicated support

Quick Quiz
Medium

You need 5,000 renders/month on the SaaS plan. What's the total cost?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Social Publishing Add-On

Social publishing is not included in any plan. It's a separate add-on:

DetailCost
Per social account$6/month
5 accounts$30/month
10 accounts$60/month

Supported platforms: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, Reddit

True Cost Examples

ScenarioPlanPublishingTotal
Solo creator, 3 accountsSaaS ($30)$18$48/mo
Startup, 8 accountsStartups ($75)$48$123/mo
Agency, 20 accountsAgencies ($349)$120$469/mo

Compare this to all-in-one tools where publishing is included:

Tool10 accounts, AI contentTotal
Orshot SaaS + publishing$30 + $60$90/mo
SocialRails$29/mo (all included)$29/mo
Buffer Essentials$6/channel × 10$60/mo

Orshot vs Competitor Pricing

ToolStarts AtPublishing IncludedAI ContentType
OrshotFree/$30/moNo (add-on)Credit-basedContent automation
SocialRails$29/moYes (10+ platforms)UnlimitedFull platform
Canva Pro$15/moLimitedLimitedDesign tool
PostnitroFree/$10/moNoCredit-basedCarousel maker
BufferFree/$6/channelYesBasic AIScheduler

Quick Quiz
Medium

Which tool costs the least for AI content + publishing to 8 social accounts?

💡 Tip: Think carefully before selecting your answer!


Is Orshot Worth the Price?

Worth it if:

  • You need API-driven content generation at scale
  • Your team has developers who can integrate it
  • You generate thousands of branded visuals monthly
  • You need white-label embeddable editors

Not worth it if:

  • You primarily need social media scheduling
  • You're a non-technical social media manager
  • You need analytics, inbox, or social listening
  • You want publishing included without add-ons

FAQ

Does Orshot have a free plan?

Yes, with 60 one-time renders and no AI credits. It's enough to test the platform but not for ongoing use.

Is social media publishing included?

No. Publishing is a separate add-on at $6/month per social account. This covers Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and Reddit.

What happens when I exceed my render limit?

You're charged overage fees: $18/1,000 renders on SaaS, $15/1,000 on Startups, and $12/1,000 on Agencies.

Does annual billing save money?

Yes, 20% off all paid plans. SaaS drops from $30 to ~$24/month, Startups from $75 to ~$60/month.

Can I use Orshot without writing code?

Yes, through no-code tools like Zapier, Make, or n8n. You can also use the visual Studio editor to create templates manually. But the full power of Orshot comes from API integration, which does require some technical knowledge.

Bottom Line

Orshot's pricing is fair for API-driven content automation at scale. But the costs add up fast when you include social publishing add-ons and overages.

If you need a social media tool with AI content and publishing included, SocialRails at $29/month gives you more for less.

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