Glean. Pricing model: Hybrid (base + usage). Value metric: Per seat with pooled FlexCredits for premium models, agents and Deep Research.
At a glance
| Company | Glean |
|---|---|
| What it does | Glean Work AI |
| Pricing model | Hybrid (base + usage) |
| Value metric | Per seat with pooled FlexCredits for premium models, agents and Deep Research |
| Free tier | None; paid proofs of concept reported up to $70,000. |
| Pricing page | www.glean.com/pricing |
Plans and prices
Prices as published on Glean's pricing page, checked 27 October 2026. They change often; check the live page before you rely on them.
| Plan | Price | Billing | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise (seat) | ~$50+ per user per month (third-party estimates) | annual | Reported minimum ACV $50-60k (~100 users); Vendr median ~$98,890/year |
| Enterprise Flex | Seat + pooled FlexCredits | annual | Pay only above the pooled allowance; Thinking Mode up to 100 per user per week included |
Usage component. Premium models, agent runs and Deep Research draw on FlexCredits; dollar rate not published.
How credits/tokens work. Pooled allowance per seat; overage beyond pool billed.
What changed in 2025–2026
2025-2026: Enterprise Flex model introduced pooled FlexCredits alongside seats. Renewal uplifts reported at 3-7%.
What you can steal
Pricing
Glean kept the seat for budgeting but added a pooled credit layer for expensive agent work. A seat plus pooled credits is the enterprise-friendly hybrid: CFOs get a fixed number, heavy users get headroom.
Get both books free
The Subscription Playbook (ebook + audiobook) and Feed a Starving Crowd, instantly. In Australia? Claim the free hardcover.
Robert Coorey, MBA
Robert is the author of The Subscription Playbook and Feed a Starving Crowd and a Director at BPAG Accountants in Sydney. More about Robert.