Plans & Pricing
Flexible pricing for individuals and teams. Start free and upgrade when needed.
Free Tier
For getting started and small-scale use.
What's Included
✅ Core Features
- Browse all 950,000+ permit filings
- Advanced search and filtering
- Address lookup (150,000+ addresses)
- Company search (55,000+ companies)
- View full permit details
- Sorting and pagination
✅ Data Export
- Export up to 1,000 permits per month
- CSV format
- All permit fields included
✅ Organization Documents
- Up to 3 documents
- All document types available
- Create custom spreadsheets from permit data
- Workspace and private documents
✅ Support
- Email support
- Documentation access
- Community forum
Best For
- Individual contractors
- Research projects
- Light monitoring needs
Premium Tier - $49/month
For power users and teams.
Everything in Free, Plus:
✅ Unlimited Alerts
- Create as many alerts as you need
- Advanced notification options
- Priority matching
- Historical match data
✅ Organization Features
- Team workspaces
- Unlimited documents (vs 3 on free)
- Team messaging
- Shared alerts (coming soon)
- Member management
✅ Unlimited Exports
- No monthly limits
- Bulk export options
- Scheduled exports (coming soon)
- API access (coming soon)
✅ Advanced Analytics
- Company performance tracking
- Market trend analysis
- Custom reports (coming soon)
- Data visualization
✅ Priority Support
- Faster response times
- Phone support available
- Onboarding call included
- Dedicated account manager (5+ seats)
Best For
- Active contractors and construction companies
- Real estate developers
- Market researchers
- Teams and high-volume users
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Search | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Unlimited |
| Address Lookup | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Unlimited |
| Company Search | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Unlimited |
| AI Alerts | ❌ None | ✅ Unlimited |
| Organization Documents | 3 documents | ✅ Unlimited |
| Monthly Exports | 1,000 permits | ✅ Unlimited |
| Organization Workspace | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| Team Messaging | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| Advanced Analytics | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| Priority Support | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| API Access | ❌ | 🔜 Coming Soon |
Enterprise
Need custom features or volume pricing?
Enterprise Includes:
- Custom data integrations
- Dedicated infrastructure
- SLA guarantees
- White-label options
- Training and onboarding
- Custom contract terms
Contact sales: enterprise@permitzap.co
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I try Premium before paying?
Yes! We offer a 14-day free trial of Premium when you sign up. No credit card required to start.
Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?
Yes, changes take effect immediately:
- Upgrade: Full access right away, prorated billing
- Downgrade: Access until end of billing period
What happens to my alerts if I downgrade?
When downgrading from Premium to Free:
- All alerts are paused (not deleted)
- You lose access to alert features on free tier
- Alerts can be reactivated if you upgrade again
- Historical match data is preserved
What payment methods do you accept?
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
- Debit cards
- ACH bank transfer (Enterprise only)
Do you offer annual billing?
Yes! Save 20% with annual billing:
- Premium: $470/year (save $118)
Is there a setup fee?
No setup fees, ever. Pay only for your subscription.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, cancel anytime from your account settings. No cancellation fees.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied, contact support for a full refund.
Do you offer discounts?
We offer discounts for:
- Non-profits: 25% off Premium
- Students: 50% off Premium (with valid .edu email)
- Annual billing: 20% off
- Teams (5+ seats): Volume pricing available
Contact support to request discount codes.
How is billing handled?
- Monthly: Charged on the same day each month
- Annual: Charged once per year
- Automatic renewal: Unless canceled
- Invoices: Emailed after each payment
Can I add team members?
Yes! Premium includes:
- Unlimited organization members at no extra cost
- Each member needs their own PermitZap account
- Invite via email from Workspace settings
What if I exceed export limits on Free tier?
Options:
- Upgrade to Premium for unlimited exports
- Wait until next month (resets monthly)
- Contact support for one-time increase
Do unused exports roll over?
No, export limits reset monthly:
- Free: 1,000 permits per month
- Premium: Unlimited
Still Have Questions?
- View detailed FAQ
- Email sales@permitzap.co
- Schedule a demo call
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