Columnist
One site, growing steadily
$79/month
~30 articles a month$2.63 per article
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From $79 a month.
Research, writing, publishing and tracking. Every plan runs on autopilot.
Novelist
Up to 3 websites
$99/month
~60 articles a month$1.65 per article
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Agencies, up to 10 websites
$179/month
~150 articles a month$1.19 per article
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Cost per article
Per article, it's
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Typical market rates for one long-form SEO article. Balzac price on the Ghostwriter plan.
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| Feature | Columnist$79/mo | Novelist$99/mo | Ghostwriter$179/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles per month | ~30 | ~60 | ~150 |
| Websites | 1 | Up to 3 | Up to 10 |
| Automatic website analysis and keyword research | |||
| SEO + GEO articles with FAQ and schema | |||
| Auto-publishing to your CMS | |||
| Rank tracking and weekly AI citation checks | |||
| Automatic refresh of articles that slip | |||
| Cover images, rewrites included | |||
| 46 languages | |||
| MCP server, CLI and API | |||
| Priority support | – | ||
| Dedicated account manager | – | – |
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Pricing FAQ
How much does Balzac cost?
Balzac starts at $79 a month for about 30 articles on the Columnist plan. Novelist is $99 a month for about 60 articles, and Ghostwriter is $179 a month for about 150. Every plan includes the full autopilot.
What is included?
Everything: keyword research, writing, cover images, publishing, rewrites and new covers when you want them, and tracking. Plans differ only in how many articles and websites they cover.
Can I try Balzac for free?
Yes. Your first 3 articles are free, no card needed. When you pick a plan, your first payment is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
What do I need to get started?
Just your website. Balzac reads it, finds your keywords, plans your articles and starts writing. Connect your CMS and it publishes on its own.
Which platforms can Balzac publish to?
WordPress, Webflow, Wix and GoHighLevel in one click, or any site through a webhook or the API. On any other platform (Shopify, Squarespace, Ghost, Framer, HubSpot), copy the finished article in one click.
Can my AI assistant use Balzac?
Yes. Every plan includes the MCP server, CLI and REST API, so Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any agent can run Balzac for you.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Plans are monthly with no commitment, and you can cancel anytime.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, with our 30-day money-back guarantee. Not for you? Cancel within 30 days of your first payment and get a full refund. Claim it from the cancel page in the app, or email [email protected]. The guarantee covers your first payment, once per account. Later payments are not covered by the guarantee.
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