> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.machina.gg/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Starter Plan

> Get started with Machina Sports at no cost with our free token allocation.

## What's Included

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  <Card title="100,000 Tokens on Signup" icon="wand-magic-sparkles">
    One-time token allocation at no cost when you sign up, with pay-as-you-go options for additional usage.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Developer Studio Access" icon="laptop-code">
    Full access to the Machina Developer Studio for building and deploying fan experiences.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Built-in Connectors" icon="plug">
    Access to our no-API-key-required connectors including Groq, OpenAI, and FastF1.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Community Support" icon="discord">
    Get help and share ideas through our active Discord community.
  </Card>
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<Note>
  **Quick Action:** [Create your free account](https://machina.gg/) and deploy your first agent in under 10 minutes.
</Note>

## Token Usage

* **Free Allocation**: 100,000 tokens upon signup
* **Token Pricing**: \$80 per million tokens
* **Credit Policy**: Credits are used first and never expire
* **Payment**: Purchase additional credits via Stripe's secure payment gateway

<Tip>
  **Tip:** Monitor token usage in Developer Studio → Usage to forecast needs as your projects grow.
</Tip>

## Limitations

The Free Tier has these limitations compared to Enterprise:

* No SLA guarantees for response times
* Standard inference queue priority
* No custom or private connectors
* Limited historical data retention (30 days)
* Basic analytics and reporting

## Perfect For

* Individual developers exploring the platform
* Startups building initial prototypes
* Small sports organizations testing fan engagement strategies
* Educational projects and research

## Getting Started

1. [Create your free account](https://machina.gg/)
2. Access the Developer Studio immediately
3. Deploy your first agent using our [quickstart guide](/introduction)
4. Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/PBYd6FbBSK) for support

<Note>
  **Quick Action:** After signup, go to Templates → GameDay Assistant → Deploy to launch your first agent instantly.
</Note>

## Upgrading

As your needs grow:

* Continue with pay-as-you-go additional tokens
* Purchase token credits in advance
* Add credits anytime without changing your plan
* [Book a meeting](https://machina.gg/schedule) to discuss [Enterprise Plan](/pricing/enterprise) options

<Tip>
  **Tip:** Start with a single agent template and add more as you validate user engagement and ROI.
</Tip>

<Note>
  No credit card is required to start with the Free Tier. You'll be asked for payment information if you exceed your free token allocation and opt to purchase additional token credits.
</Note>