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Preserve the cost model: Free for individuals; Essential $65/site/month annually plus $12/user/month; Ultimate $249/site/month annually plus $12/user/month; Enterprise custom; plans include AI credits and a 14-day trial only on paid tiers. Note limitations: GitBook Agent, AI Assistant Chat, AI insights, authenticated access, and channels are Ultimate-tier features; SAML SSO and white-glove migration are Enterprise. 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