**What is free in SozAI and what costs money — SozAI Help**
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# What is free in SozAI and what costs money

 Updated 6 October 2026 · 1 min read

**In short** Only transcription costs anything: it uses minutes. Notes, quizzes, flashcards, recording translation and chat about a recording do not use minutes, on the free plan or in Premium.

## What uses minutes

Transcribing an uploaded file, a microphone recording or a YouTube link. Minutes are deducted only after a transcription succeeds ([when minutes are charged](https://sozai.app/help/billing/minutes-charged/)). You get 30 free minutes once after signing up ([details](https://sozai.app/help/billing/free-minutes/)); Premium adds minutes.

## What does not use minutes

- notes and changing the template;
- quizzes and flashcards;
- translating a recording;
- chat about a recording and the Assistant;
- dictation in notes and the voice translator, which use your device's speech recognition.

## Are there limits

Yes, but not in minutes: the AI features have a frequency limit and a daily cap on usage, and both apply in Premium as well. If you reach one, the app says "Too many requests" and does not offer a purchase.

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## Related articles

- [How many free minutes do I get](https://sozai.app/help/billing/free-minutes/)
- [When are minutes charged](https://sozai.app/help/billing/minutes-charged/)
- [How to ask a question about a recording](https://sozai.app/help/study/assistant-chat/)

## In this article

- What uses minutes
- What does not use minutes
- Are there limits

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