Skill: priceworldcom/priceworld (version 0.2.0)

--- name: priceworld description: Pricing intelligence across web hosting, email marketing, domain registrars, savings rates, and AI tools. Query real prices, compare providers by true cost (including renewal markup), find hidden fees, and check which banks silently cut APY. Use when users ask about software pricing, hosting costs, domain renewals, savings account rates, AI subscription comparisons, or budget recommendations. --- # PriceWorld — Pricing Intelligence Real-time verified pricing data across 5 categories. We track what you actually pay — not what the marketing page says. **Website:** https://priceworld.com **Data:** Independently verified monthly via direct checkout testing. ## Supported Categories - ✅ **Web Hosting** (8 providers) — Hostinger, SiteGround, Bluehost, DreamHost, HostGator, WP Engine, A2 Hosting, InMotion Hosting - ✅ **Email Marketing** (8 tools) — Mailchimp, Kit, Beehiiv, Buttondown, Brevo, ActiveCampaign, MailerLite, Klaviyo - ✅ **Domain Registrars** (5 registrars) — Namecheap, GoDaddy, Porkbun, Cloudflare, Squarespace (Google Domains) - ✅ **Savings Rates** (15 US banks) — SoFi, Bread Savings, Bask Bank, CIT Bank, Popular Direct, Barclays, Wealthfront, Amex HYSA, Discover, TAB Bank, Capital One 360, Marcus, Betterment, Ally, UFB Direct - ✅ **AI Costs** (8 tools) — ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro, Gemini Advanced, Perplexity Pro, GitHub Copilot, Midjourney, Cursor, v0 ## Commands ### Lookup Pricing Query current pricing for a specific provider: ``` priceworld:lookup <provider> ``` Examples: - `priceworld:lookup hostinger` — hosting plans, promo vs renewal prices - `priceworld:lookup beehiiv` — email marketing tiers by subscriber count - `priceworld:lookup godaddy` — domain registration, renewal, hidden costs - `priceworld:lookup sofi` — current APY, Rate Loyalty Score, decay events - `priceworld:lookup chatgpt` — subscription price, usage limits Returns: Plan tiers, pricing, renewal costs, hidden fees, score breakdown, last verified date. ### Compare Providers Side-by-side comparison: ``` priceworld:compare <provider1> <provider2> ``` Examples: - `priceworld:compare hostinger siteground` - `priceworld:compare mailchimp kit` - `priceworld:compare cloudflare godaddy` Returns: Feature and pricing comparison table with true cost analysis. ### Find Cheapest Find the best value option: ``` priceworld:cheapest <category> [--options] ``` Examples: - `priceworld:cheapest hosting` — ranked by 3-year TCO - `priceworld:cheapest email-marketing --subscribers=5000` — ranked by monthly cost at tier - `priceworld:cheapest domains` — ranked by total .com cost over 3 years - `priceworld:cheapest savings` — ranked by Rate Loyalty Score (not just today's APY) - `priceworld:cheapest ai-costs` — ranked by monthly price Returns: Ranked list by value for the category. ### Renewal Shock Check Check how much more a provider charges after the promo period: ``` priceworld:renewal-check <provider> ``` Example: `priceworld:renewal-check siteground` Returns: Promo price, renewal price, markup percentage, 3-year TCO. ### Regional Pricing Check if a provider charges different prices by country: ``` priceworld:regional <provider> ``` Example: `priceworld:regional hostinger` Returns: Prices across US, EU, UK, India, Brazil with USD comparison. ## Scoring System Every provider gets a data-driven composite score (1.0–5.0): - **4.5–5.0** Excellent Value - **3.5–4.4** Good Value - **2.5–3.4** Average - **1.5–2.4** Below Average - **1.0–1.4** Poor Value Scores are derived from measurable data via published rubrics. No opinions, no pay-to-rank. Full methodology at https://priceworld.com/methodology/ ## Key Metrics - **Renewal Shock %** — How much more you pay after the promo ends - **3-Year TCO** — Total cost of ownership including renewal pricing - **Rate Loyalty Score** — How well a bank tracks Fed rate changes (savings) - **Rate Gap** — Difference between bank APY and the Federal Funds Rate - **Shrinkflation Events** — When AI tools reduce limits at the same price ## Data Freshness - All pricing includes "last verified" dates - Hosting/email/domain prices re-verified monthly - Savings rates tracked weekly against EFFR - AI tool limits checked weekly - Sources: official vendor pricing pages + direct checkout testing ## Pricing Notes - **Currency:** USD (regional pricing available for hosting) - **Region:** US pricing default, 5 regions for hosting - **Annual pricing:** Shown as monthly equivalent - **Excludes:** Tax/VAT, promotional one-time discounts - **Includes:** Mandatory add-ons, renewal pricing, WHOIS privacy costs ## Limitations - Does not include enterprise/custom pricing tiers - Savings data is US banks only (expansion planned) - AI tool limits change frequently — always verify on vendor site - Not affiliated with any listed provider ## Privacy & Security - No personal information required - **Do not paste API keys, invoices, or account screenshots** - Queries processed by assistant runtime; no user queries stored ## Tool Aliases - Kit = ConvertKit (rebranded 2024) - A2 Hosting = hosting.com (rebranding in progress) - Google Domains = Squarespace Domains (acquired 2023) --- *PriceWorld — Track real prices, not marketing prices.*

path: references/email-marketing.md
content: # Email Marketing Tool Pricing

Last checked: 2026-02-08  
Currency: USD | Region: US | Annual = total ÷ 12  
Excludes: Tax/VAT, promos, regional pricing

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## Mailchimp

Source: https://mailchimp.com/pricing/

| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Subscribers | Emails/mo |
|------|---------|-----------------|-------------|-----------|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 500 | 1,000 |
| Essentials | $13 | $11.05 | 500 | 5,000 |
| Standard | $20 | $17 | 500 | 6,000 |
| Premium | $350 | $297.50 | 10,000 | 150,000 |

**Hidden costs:**
- Overage: ~$0.03 per additional subscriber
- Transactional email blocks: $20 per 25,000 emails
- Remove branding: Standard plan or higher

**Last checked:** 2026-02-08

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## Kit (ConvertKit)

Source: https://kit.com/pricing

| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Subscribers | Emails/mo |
|------|---------|-----------------|-------------|-----------|
| Newsletter | $0 | $0 | 10,000 | Unlimited |
| Creator | $25 | $21 | 1,000 | Unlimited |
| Creator Pro | $50 | $42 | 1,000 | Unlimited |

**Hidden costs:**
- Subscriber tiers increase price (e.g., 5,000 subs = ~$66/mo Creator)
- Advanced reporting only on Creator Pro

**Last checked:** 2026-02-08

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## Beehiiv

Source: https://www.beehiiv.com/pricing

| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Subscribers | Emails/mo |
|------|---------|-----------------|-------------|-----------|
| Launch | $0 | $0 | 2,500 | Unlimited |
| Scale | $39 | $33 | 10,000 | Unlimited |
| Max | $99 | $84 | 100,000 | Unlimited |

**Hidden costs:**
- Custom domain: Scale plan or higher
- API access: Scale plan or higher
- Remove branding: Scale plan or higher

**Last checked:** 2026-02-08

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## Buttondown

Source: https://buttondown.email/pricing

| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Subscribers | Emails/mo |
|------|---------|-----------------|-------------|-----------|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 100 | Unlimited |
| Basic | $9 | $7.65 | 1,000 | Unlimited |
| Standard | $29 | $24.65 | 5,000 | Unlimited |
| Professional | $79 | $67.15 | 10,000 | Unlimited |

**Hidden costs:**
- Custom domain: Basic plan or higher
- Remove branding: Standard plan or higher
- API access: All paid plans

**Last checked:** 2026-02-08

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## Comparison Summary

For 1,000 subscribers sending weekly newsletter:

| Tool | Best Plan | Monthly Cost | Notes |
|------|-----------|--------------|-------|
| Mailchimp | Essentials | $13 | 5k email limit |
| Kit | Creator | $25 | Unlimited emails |
| Beehiiv | Launch | $0 | Free up to 2.5k subs |
| Buttondown | Basic | $9 | Best value for small lists |

**Recommendation by use case:**
- Just starting: Beehiiv Launch (free)
- Budget-conscious: Buttondown Basic ($9)
- Advanced automation: Kit Creator ($25)
- Legacy/established: Mailchimp Essentials ($13)

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*Pricing is informational. Always verify on vendor site before purchasing.*


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