Purchasing & Licensing
MimicScribe has two things to buy, and you can have either or both. Checkout and billing are handled by Stripe; license keys are managed by the MimicScribe server.
Pricing
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Pro | $75 once ($50 launch price until October 31, 2026) |
| Cloud AI | $10/month, or $84/year (save 30%) |
Pro is a one-time purchase. It removes the limits on the MCP server, auto-export and AI on your own OpenAI-compatible endpoint, includes all 1.x updates, and keeps working offline with no check-ins.
Cloud AI is a subscription for unlimited cloud AI on our Gemini proxy: meeting summaries, in-meeting briefings, follow-ups and file imports, under fair-use limits. It includes Pro while you’re subscribed. If you own Pro and cancel Cloud AI, you keep Pro.
See the Free Tier page for what’s included without either. If you were on an earlier Light or Unlimited plan, you were given a free Pro license on your existing key; see the email we sent.
How to purchase
- In the app, open Settings → Subscription and choose Pro or Cloud AI. Or use the pricing section on the website
- Stripe Checkout opens. Enter your email and payment details (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link)
- Complete the purchase
Buying from the app adds the purchase to the license key you already have. After checkout you land on a welcome page that activates your license in MimicScribe and shows the key, and the key is emailed to you.
Activating your license key
There are two ways to activate:
Automatic activation from the welcome page
The welcome page on mimicscribe.app/welcome opens a mimicscribe://activate?key=… deep link, which launches MimicScribe and activates automatically.
Manual activation
- Open MimicScribe and click the menu bar icon, then the gear icon to open Settings
- Click the plan status at the bottom of the sidebar
- Paste your license key into the field (starts with
ms_live_…) - Click Activate
A status indicator confirms your license state:
- Active (green) — your license is active (Pro, Cloud AI, or both)
- Expired (orange) — the subscription has ended and you don’t own Pro; free tier limits apply
- Invalid (red) — key not recognized, check for typos
Where to find your license key
- Welcome page immediately after purchase — save it there, it isn’t shown again if you reload
- Inside MimicScribe — open Settings, click the plan status at the bottom of the sidebar
- The confirmation email sent right after checkout — separate from Stripe’s payment receipt, which does not include the key
If you lost it, use mimicscribe.app/resend-license with the email you used at checkout, or email support@mimicscribe.app if that doesn’t work.
Managing a Cloud AI subscription
Pro is a one-time purchase, so there’s nothing to manage. A Cloud AI subscription is managed in the Stripe billing portal:
Enter the email you used at checkout — Stripe emails you a secure magic link. Click it to open the portal. From there you can:
- View your current subscription and next billing date
- See your order history and download invoices
- Update your card
- Cancel your subscription
- Switch between monthly and annual billing
If you’re already in the app, Settings → Subscription → Manage Subscription opens the portal directly without the email step.
Canceling Cloud AI
- Go to mimicscribe.app/account
- Enter your checkout email — Stripe emails you a login link
- Click the link, then Cancel subscription in the portal
When you cancel:
- Your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing period
- You won’t be charged again after the current period ends
- Once the period ends, cloud AI returns to the free allowance. If you own Pro, it keeps working; otherwise free tier limits apply
- Your data, transcripts, and recordings are never deleted — they remain on your Mac
Refund policy
30-day money-back guarantee
I offer a 30-day refund window from the date of your purchase, for Pro and for your first Cloud AI payment. If MimicScribe isn’t working out for you, email support@mimicscribe.app with your purchase date and I’ll process a refund — no questions asked.
After 30 days
After the 30-day window, all sales are final. I encourage you to make full use of the free tier before purchasing to make sure MimicScribe meets your needs.
Cloud AI renewals
If your Cloud AI subscription renews and you did not cancel beforehand, the renewal charge is not eligible for a refund. Cancel from mimicscribe.app/account before your renewal date to prevent future charges.
How refunds are processed
Refunds are returned to your original payment method. Processing time depends on your card issuer, typically 5–10 business days.
Billing FAQ
What payment methods are accepted?
Stripe accepts major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Link.
When am I charged?
- Monthly: on the same date each month as your original purchase
- Annual: on the same date each year as your original purchase
What happens if my payment fails?
Stripe retries failed charges automatically. If payment keeps failing, cloud AI returns to the free allowance (Pro, if you own it, keeps working). Update your payment method at mimicscribe.app/account to restore access.
Can I switch between monthly and annual?
Yes — open mimicscribe.app/account, sign in with your checkout email (or use the Manage Subscription button in the app), and switch between monthly and annual billing in the Stripe billing portal. Prorations are handled automatically; your license key stays the same.
I purchased but didn’t receive my license key
Check the welcome page or the confirmation email. If you still can’t find it, use mimicscribe.app/resend-license or email support@mimicscribe.app.
My license shows as Invalid
- Double-check the key for typos — copy and paste from the welcome page or confirmation email rather than typing it
- If you bought Cloud AI, make sure the subscription is still active at mimicscribe.app/account
- If you recently renewed, try clicking Activate again in Settings
- Still stuck? Email support@mimicscribe.app