Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free with 50 PDFs per month. Scale as you grow with predictable pricing.
Dual Engine Architecture
Choose the plan that fits your needs
Free
Perfect for testing and small projects
- API access
- 1 API key
- 1-hour storage
- Community support
- Native engine only
Starter
For growing projects and small teams
- Everything in Free
- Chromium rendering
- 5 API keys
- 7-day storage
- Email support
- Custom branding
Pro
For businesses with higher volume
- Everything in Starter
- Unlimited API keys
- 30-day storage
- Priority support
- Webhooks
Business
For high-volume needs
- Everything in Pro
- Batch API
- 30-day storage
- Dedicated support
- Priority rendering
Enterprise
For large-scale operations
- Everything in Business
- 150K PDFs/month
- 90-day storage
- Priority rendering
- SLA guarantee
- Custom integrations
Compare Plans
| Feature | Free | Starter | Pro | Business | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDFs/month | 50 | 2,000 | 10,000 | 50,000 | 150,000 |
| API Keys | 1 | 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Storage | 1 hour | 7 days | 30 days | 30 days | 90 days |
| Native Engine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chromium Engine | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch API | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Webhooks | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PDF Merge/Split | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password Protection | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PDF/A Compliance | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority Rendering | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SLA Guarantee | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Overage | Hard limit | $0.02/doc | $0.01/doc | $0.005/doc | $0.003/doc |
Self-Hosted — $499/year
Run LightningPDF on your own infrastructure. Single Docker image, unlimited PDFs, full data control. Includes 1 year of updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I exceed my limit?
Paid plans support overage billing at discounted rates - you'll never lose service. Free plan PDFs pause until the next billing cycle or upgrade. We'll notify you at 80% usage.
What's the difference between Native and Chromium engines?
The Native engine generates PDFs from structured data in under 100ms - ideal for invoices, receipts, and reports. The Chromium engine renders full HTML/CSS/JS for complex layouts in 1-3 seconds. Auto mode picks the best engine for your content.
Can I change plans anytime?
Yes! Upgrade or downgrade at any time. When upgrading, you get immediate access to higher limits. When downgrading, the change takes effect at your next billing cycle.
How long are PDFs stored?
Storage duration depends on your plan: Free (1 hour), Starter (7 days), Pro/Business (30 days), Enterprise (90 days). You can always download immediately after generation.
Do you offer custom enterprise plans?
Yes! For organizations with specific requirements, compliance needs, or very high volumes (500K+ PDFs), contact us for a custom plan with SLA guarantees.