Managing your Search Atlas and OTTO usage is simple when you understand how plans, credits, and quotas are structured. This section explains billing cycles, quota resets, and credit consumption so that you can plan your activity with confidence.
How much does OTTO cost, and what does it include?
How much does OTTO cost, and what does it include?
🧾 OTTO SEO Add-On Pricing (Per Site / Per Month)
Sites | Price/Site | AI Gen Points Included | Hyperdrive Credits |
1 | $99 | 500 | 7.5 |
2–3 | $85 | 500 | 7.5 |
4–9 | $69 | 500 | 7.5 |
10–24 | $59 | 500 | 7.5 |
25+ | Custom Pricing | 500 | 7.5 |
🔧 Optional Add-Ons
➕ AI Gen Points:
An additional 500 points for $19
(equivalent to ~$0.038/point)⚡ Hyperdrive Credits:
100 credits for $99
(~$0.99 per credit)
Volume discounts and recurring add-ons are available for accounts managing 25+ OTTO SEO sites. Contact Sales for enterprise pricing.
How much does OTTO Hyperdrive cost, and what is included?
How much does OTTO Hyperdrive cost, and what is included?
🔋 Hyperdrive Credits
Hyperdrive credits are the fuel behind OTTO’s off-page SEO automation — included in all plans and available for purchase if you need more.
💰 Included by default:
Each OTTO SEO activation includes:
7.5 Hyperdrive Credits per site, included in every plan (Starter, Growth, Pro, and Enterprise)
Credits renew monthly per activated site
🔁 Top-up options:
$99 for 100 extra credits (~$0.99 per credit)
Top-up pricing is consistent across tiers
Bulk and recurring add-ons available for higher volumes (especially 25+ sites) — contact Sales for Enterprise custom pricing
🚀 What Hyperdrive Credits Power:
Cloud Stacks (13 high-authority links per stack)
Press Release publishing
Citation creation for Local SEO
Backlink generation through trusted syndication networks
AI-optimized off-page strategies for domain authority
📌 Usage Tip:
Each Cloud Stack costs 20 credits. Other automations vary by platform and volume.
How do Search Atlas quotas and credits work (AI, Hyperdrive, OTTO)?
How do Search Atlas quotas and credits work (AI, Hyperdrive, OTTO)?
⚙️ Search Atlas Credit & Quota System
Search Atlas uses a flexible quota and credit system to manage usage across AI content, large-scale automation, and OTTO SEO deployments. These quotas vary by plan and can be expanded on demand.
🧠 Breakdown by Feature
Feature | Credit Type | What It Powers |
AI Content (Content Genius) | AI Credits | Meta descriptions, blog posts, outlines, and product pages |
Hyperdrive | Hyperdrive Credits | CloudStack links, press releases, bulk AI content |
OTTO SEO | OTTO Activations | Number of OTTO-enabled sites per account |
🔁 When Do Quotas Reset?
Quotas reset monthly, based on your billing cycle
Usage is tracked per account or seat, depending on your plan
View your current usage: Account → Quota
🛒 Can You Purchase More Credits?
Yes — quotas are fully expandable via à la carte add-ons.
Examples:
“Add 20 more AI articles = $XX”
“Buy 100 more Hyperdrive credits = $99”
“Activate one more OTTO SEO site = from $59 to $99 depending on volume”
Bulk discounts are applied for OTTO SEO at higher tiers. Enterprise users can request custom pricing.
📌 Example Scenario: Growth Plan
A Growth user receives:
15 GSC Site Projects
10 Google Business Profile Projects
2 OTTO SEO Site Activations
7.5 Hyperdrive Credits per OTTO site (15 total if using both activations)
AI content quotas vary and can be extended
Note: Search Atlas uses monthly credits to manage AI writing, off-page automation, and OTTO deployments. Each plan includes base quotas, which can be expanded at any time.
How can I buy more OTTO Sites, Hyperdrive, Full Article, or AI Generation quotas?
How can I buy more OTTO Sites, Hyperdrive, Full Article, or AI Generation quotas?
🚀 Expanding Your Usage Limits
You can expand your usage limits anytime with on-demand add-ons — no need to upgrade your entire plan.
⚙️ Common On-Demand Upgrades
➕ +20 AI Articles for extra content generation
⚡ +100 Hyperdrive Credits for off-page SEO (Cloud Stacks, citations, press releases) — $99 flat rate
🌐 +1 or more OTTO SEO Activations to optimize additional domains — starting at $59/site, with volume pricing
🧾 Recurring top-ups (available on Growth, Pro, and Enterprise plans)
Note: Add-on pricing varies by usage tier. Discounts apply for 2–9, 10–24, and 25+ OTTO sites.
💡 When to Use Add-Ons
These upgrades are ideal if you:
Reach your quota mid-project
Launch a new SEO or content campaign
Onboard more client domains than usual
📍 How to Upgrade
Go to your Dashboard → Upgrade Panel
Or message us via in-app chat for guided expansion
🕒 Add-ons activate instantly once confirmed — no downtime or delays.
How do quotas and credits work in Search Atlas?
How do quotas and credits work in Search Atlas?
Search Atlas uses three types of resource units to power your workflows — each one designed for a specific purpose.
🧠 AI Credits
Used within Content Genius and other writing tools to generate:SEO blog posts and outlines
Meta titles and descriptions
Product pages and category descriptions
Schema markup and alt text
Each word or content block consumes credits based on complexity and length.
⚡ Hyperdrive Credits
Power advanced off-page and automation features, including:CloudStack links networks (13 backlinks per stack)
Press release publishing
Citations and NAP consistency actions
Bulk off-page SEO automations
Each task has a fixed credit cost (e.g., 20 credits per Cloud Stack).
🌐 OTTO Activations
Control how many live domains you can optimize with OTTO SEO:1 activation = 1 active OTTO site
Includes access to Site Audit, Fixes, Pixel, GSC/GBP, Internal Linking, and Content deployment
Activations are reusable across domains if you uninstall from one and reinstall on another
📌 Summary Table:
Resource Type | Powers... | Typical Use Case |
AI Credits | Content creation (on-page SEO) | Drafting blogs, outlines, and product copy |
Hyperdrive Credits | Off-page automation | Building links, publishing press releases |
OTTO Activations | Website-level SEO management | Deploying fixes and audits per domain |
When do quotas reset?
When do quotas reset?
♻️ How Credit Resets Work
Your credits — including AI, Hyperdrive, and OTTO — reset on a regular cycle based on your plan and billing settings. Each billing cycle starts with a fresh quota.
📅 Credit Reset Schedule
Credits reset monthly based on your billing cycle date.
This applies to:
AI Credits (Content Genius & writing tools)
Hyperdrive Credits (Cloud Stacks, press releases, citations)
Google Business Profile Actions (posts, Q&As, replies — where enabled)
👥 Credit Tracking Model
Starter plan: Tracked per account
Growth and Pro plans: Tracked per user seat
Each seat receives quota access according to its role and plan tier.
📊 How to Check Usage
Navigate to Account → Quota Dashboard
View:
Remaining credits
Credit reset date
Recent usage history
Add more credits as needed using the “Add More” button
💡 Pro Tip
Running recurring campaigns with Hyperdrive or Content Genius?
Set a calendar reminder before your reset date to ensure continuous publishing and avoid automation gaps.
Can I buy more credits?
Can I buy more credits?
🚀 Expanding Your Usage Limits
You can expand your usage limits anytime with on-demand add-ons — no need to upgrade your entire plan.
⚙️ Common On-Demand Upgrades
➕ +20 AI Articles for extra content generation
⚡ +100 Hyperdrive Credits for off-page SEO (Cloud Stacks, citations, press releases) — $99 flat rate
🌐 +1 or more OTTO SEO Activations to optimize additional domains — starting at $59/site, with volume pricing
🧾 Recurring top-ups (available on Growth, Pro, and Enterprise plans)
Note: Add-on pricing varies by usage tier. Discounts apply for 2–9, 10–24, and 25+ OTTO sites.
💡 When to Use Add-Ons
These upgrades are ideal if you:
Reach your quota mid-project
Launch a new SEO or content campaign
Onboard more client domains than usual
📍 How to Upgrade
Go to your Dashboard → Upgrade Panel
Or message us via in-app chat for guided expansion
🕒 Add-ons activate instantly once confirmed — no downtime or delays.
What consumes my credits?
What consumes my credits?
📘 Understanding Credit Types in Search Atlas
Search Atlas uses three types of resource units to manage your workflows: AI Gen Points, Hyperdrive Credits, and OTTO Activations. Each one is included in your plan and can be expanded via top-ups.
🧠 AI Gen Points
Included per OTTO SEO site:
500 AI Gen Points per site/month
Used for generating on-page content
Additional points available: 500 for $19
Volume discounts are available based on the number of sites
⚡ Hyperdrive Credits
Included per OTTO SEO site:
7.5 Hyperdrive Credits per site/month
Used for off-page SEO automations, including:
Cloud Stacks (13 backlinks): 20 credits each
Press Releases
Citation building for local SEO
Top-ups: 100 credits for $99
Volume discounts available starting at 25+ sites
🌐 OTTO Activations
Each activation allows you to enable OTTO SEO on one domain.
Included per plan:
Starter: 1 site
Growth: 2 sites
Pro: 10 sites
Activations are reusable (can be uninstalled from one site and installed on another)
🔁 Quota & Billing Cycle
Credits reset monthly, according to your billing cycle
Credit usage is tracked:
Per account on Starter
Per seat on Growth and Pro
You can view and top up quotas directly in the Quota Dashboard
Is the 13 citations claim monthly or one-time?
Is the 13 citations claim monthly or one-time?
☁️ What Is a Cloud Stack?
A Cloud Stack is an off-page SEO automation built by OTTO to boost your domain authority using trusted cloud platforms.
🔗 What’s Included in Each Cloud Stack
Each stack creates 13 high-authority backlinks published on:
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Azure
IBM Cloud
Google Cloud
GitHub
Links are indexed, structured, and include branded or keyword-rich anchor text.
⚡ Cost per Stack
20 Hyperdrive Credits per Cloud Stack
Cost includes AI-generated content, formatting, and publication across all platforms
📈 Usage Notes
You can generate unlimited Cloud Stacks, based on your available Hyperdrive Credits
All stacks include unique content shells — not reused across campaigns or domains
What happens when I exceed my quota?
What happens when I exceed my quota?
When you reach your quota limit, the affected feature will pause automatically, and you’ll see a “quota exceeded” notification.
⚠️ What happens next?
New fixes, content, or actions stop temporarily
You’ll be prompted to add more credits or upgrade
Usage resets at the start of your next billing cycle
🧩 How to resolve it
Go to Account > Usage > “Add More”
Choose between a one-time top-up or recurring credits
Or upgrade your plan for auto-scaling benefits
How can I check my current usage and quotas?
How can I check my current usage and quotas?
You can track all your active quotas and usage in real time from your account dashboard.
📍 Steps to check usage
Go to Account > Usage
View your quotas across all categories:
OTTO Fixes
AI Content Generation
Hyperdrive Credits
Google Business Profile Actions
📊 Real-time indicators show:
Remaining credits
Reset schedules
Top-up options (when available)
How do I update my payment method?
How do I update my payment method?
Updating your payment details is quick and secure from your account settings.
🧾 Steps to update your card
Go to Account > Billing
Click “Update Payment Method”
Enter your new card details
Confirm it as your default payment method
How can I view invoices or receipts?
How can I view invoices or receipts?
📄 Steps to view or download invoices:
Go to Account > Billing > History
Click on any transaction to view details
Download the invoice or receipt (PDF)
📬 You’ll also receive a copy by email for every charge.
How do I compare plans or upgrade?
How do I compare plans or upgrade?
You can view all plan features and switch plans right from your dashboard.
📊 Plan overview:
Starter → Basic tools + 1 domain
Growth → Multi-domain, reports, Google Business tools
Pro → Full suite, multi-user access, PPC, white-label features
Enterprise → Unlimited domains, API access, SLA support
🔁 To upgrade your plan:
Go to Account > Billing
Click “Change Plan”
Choose the plan that fits your needs
With clarity around your billing and credit usage, you’ll maximize your platform investment. Return here to review plan options, billing history, and credit top-ups anytime your strategy scales.