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Frequently asked questions

Everything sorted into three tabs, account, editor, and community, so you can jump straight to what you're asking.

Is CardCraft free to use?

Yes, for individuals: the editor and design tools are free and unlimited, whether you self-host or use the version we host. Managed AI, extra cloud storage, and company-scale licensing are separate paid tiers, and only apply if you want them.

How do I create an account?

Sign up with your email, or continue with Google or GitHub, and you're in the editor within moments. No sales call, no setup.

Is CardCraft open source?

The editor's code is MIT licensed. The wider platform, managed AI, community, storage, is source-available and self-hostable: free to read, run, and self-host, short of reselling it as a competing service. Both are opening soon; the repos aren't public yet.

What do managed AI and storage cost?

The plan bundles cloud storage with an included AI credit allowance into one monthly subscription, from 20 to 200 USD; extra credits beyond that come as one-time top-ups. Managed AI is entering alpha now, so treat this as the pricing plan, not a live checkout.

Can I use my own AI key instead of paying for credits?

Yes, and it's the default: bring your own key from any supported provider, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others, and CardCraft never bills you for the calls it makes. Paying for credits only matters if you'd rather not manage a key yourself.

How is my data protected?

Your work is yours: export any project at any time, and nothing about the format locks you in. Self-hosting on infrastructure you control is also part of the plan, free for individuals, once the platform opens under its source-available license.

I forgot my password. What do I do?

Use the reset link on the sign-in screen. It emails you a secure link to set a new password in moments.

Do I need a commercial license for my company?

Only if your company's annual revenue is over 1 million USD. Below that, and for individuals, CardCraft runs free under its source-available license; above it, paid company tiers start at 59 USD a month.

What do the paid company plans include?

Team plans start around 199 USD a month with multi-seat access and advanced features. White-label starts at 599 USD a month, drops CardCraft's branding for internal use, and doesn't carry resale rights.

Can I delete my account and data?

Yes. Deleting your account opens a 30-day recoverable window before anything is permanently removed, and you can export everything first from account settings.