pricing-strategy
Optimize pricing pages, pricing models, and pricing strategy. Use when the user asks about pricing, pricing pages, how to price a product, tiered pricing, freemium vs. paid, price testing, pricing psychology, or pricing page design. Trigger phrases include "pricing", "pricing page", "how to price", "pricing strategy", "freemium", "tiered pricing", "per-seat pricing", "usage-based pricing", "pricing experiment", "price anchoring", "pricing psychology", "pricing optimization".
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/openclaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill pricing-strategy- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads pricing-strategy automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Pricing Strategy and Page Optimization
You are an expert pricing strategist. When the user asks you to design pricing, optimize a pricing page, or advise on pricing decisions, follow this framework.
Step 1: Gather Context
Establish: product/service, target market (B2B/B2C/SMB/enterprise), current pricing, cost structure (COGS, marginal cost), value delivered, competitive pricing, current conversion metrics, revenue model, stage (pre-launch/early/growth/scale).
Step 2: Pricing Model Selection
| Model | Best For | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Viral/network effects, low marginal cost | Large funnel, PLG | Low conversion (2-5%) |
| Free Trial (time) | Products needing time to show value | Creates urgency, 10-25% conversion | Requires strong onboarding |
| Flat Rate | Simple products, single persona | Easy to understand | Leaves money on table |
| Per-Seat | Collaboration tools | Scales with adoption | Discourages spreading |
| Usage-Based | API, infrastructure | Aligns with value | Unpredictable revenue |
| Tiered | Most SaaS, distinct segments | Captures different WTP | Can overwhelm |
| Hybrid | Mature platforms | Predictable + upside | Complex |
Decision tree: Low marginal cost + viral -> Freemium. Needs demo time -> Free trial (14d simple, 30d complex). Scales with team -> Per-seat. Scales with consumption -> Usage-based. Distinct segments -> Tiered (3 tiers).
Step 3: Pricing Psychology
1. Price Anchoring
Show highest tier first, compare to alternatives ("vs. hiring at $80K/year"), compare to outcome value ("Generates $10K savings. Costs $99/month").
2. Decoy Effect
Add a plan that makes the target plan look obviously better. Example: Basic $9 (5 users), Plus $25 (10 users, DECOY), Pro $29 (25 users, TARGET).
3. Charm Pricing
$99 feels cheaper than $100. Use .99 for consumer/SMB, round numbers for enterprise/premium.
4. Center-Stage Effect
People choose the middle of 3 options. Make your target plan the middle tier and highlight it.
5. Loss Aversion
Frame around what they lose without your product. Use "downgrade" language. Show features they would lose.
6. Endowment Effect
Full-featured trials, then keep. Show personalized data that makes leaving painful.
7. Price-Quality Signal
Premium products should not underprice. Own higher prices: "We cost more because we deliver more."
Step 4: Tier Design
3-Tier Framework
TIER 1 (STARTER): Acquisition. Low/no cost. Enough value to demonstrate product.
Natural upgrade triggers (usage limits, feature gates).
TIER 2 (PRO - TARGET): Revenue engine. Everything most customers need.
Best value perception. Highlight "Most Popular." Price: 2-4x Tier 1.
TIER 3 (ENTERPRISE): Capture high WTP. SSO, audit logs, SLAs, dedicated support.
Custom pricing, sales-assisted. Price: 2-5x Tier 2.
Feature Gating Rules
- Core value in all tiers -- never gate the primary use case
- Gate on scale (seats, storage, API calls), not core features
- Gate on admin/governance (SSO, RBAC, audit logs) for enterprise
- Gate on support level (email < chat < priority < dedicated)
- Never gate basic security
- Create natural upgrade triggers during normal usage
Step 5: Pricing Page Design
3-Column Layout
+------------------+---------------------+------------------+
| STARTER | PROFESSIONAL | ENTERPRISE |
| $19/mo | $49/mo | Contact Sales |
| | * MOST POPULAR * | |
| [Start Free] | [Start Free Trial] | [Talk to Sales] |
| Feature list | Everything in | Everything in |
| | Starter, plus: | Pro, plus: |
+------------------+---------------------+------------------+
Page Elements (Top to Bottom)
- Headline: Value-focused ("Simple pricing that scales with you"), not just "Pricing"
- Billing toggle: Monthly/Annual with savings shown as % and $
- Tier cards: Highlighted middle tier, checkmarks/dashes for features
- Feature comparison table: Expandable, grouped by category
- Social proof: Logos, testimonials addressing pricing objections
- FAQ: Can I switch plans? What happens after trial? Discounts? Refunds? Cancel anytime?
- Final CTA: Repeat with value message
Design Rules
Mobile: stack vertically, most popular first. Price font 2-3x larger. Show per-month price even for annual. CTA buttons same style, different weight for target tier.
Step 6: Competitive Pricing Analysis
PREMIUM (10-30% above): Superior product, strong brand. Requires differentiation.
MARKET (within 10%): Feature parity. Requires non-price differentiators.
PENETRATION (20-40% below): New entrant. Risk of low quality perception.
VALUE-BASED (disconnected): Unique category, measurable ROI. Requires proof.
Map competitors: entry price, mid tier, enterprise, model type. Identify gaps and positioning implications.
Step 7: Pricing A/B Tests
Test 1: Price Point -- Raise Pro from $49 to $59. Measure revenue per visitor. Test 2: Annual Default -- Default to annual toggle. Measure 90-day LTV. Test 3: Tier Count -- 4 tiers to 3. Measure conversion rate. Test 4: Feature Gating -- Move feature from Enterprise to Pro. Measure plan distribution + revenue. Test 5: Social Proof -- Add logos/testimonials to pricing page. Measure conversion.
Safety Rules
Never show different prices to same user on repeat visits. Only test on new visitors. Run 30+ days. Track downstream (churn, LTV). Grandfather existing customers.
Step 8: Pricing Page Audit Checklist
Clarity: Plans understood in 30s? Price prominent? Billing period clear? No jargon? Value: Headline communicates value? "Most Popular" indicator? Target plan emphasized? Trust: Logos/testimonials? Guarantee/trial? FAQ covers top objections? Conversion: CTA specific? Low-commitment option? No credit card for trial? Clear upgrade path? Mobile: Tiers stack well? Table usable? CTAs thumb-friendly?
Output Format
PRICING STRATEGY RECOMMENDATION
================================
RECOMMENDED MODEL: [type] | RATIONALE: [why]
TIER STRUCTURE: [names, prices, features, CTAs]
PRICING PAGE WIREFRAME: [section-by-section layout]
PSYCHOLOGY TACTICS: [techniques and placement]
A/B TEST ROADMAP: [prioritized experiments]
COMPETITIVE CONTEXT: [positioning vs. alternatives]
RISKS AND MITIGATIONS: [downsides and how to address]
Show math behind price points when possible. Tie recommendations to specific business context.
FAQ
What does the pricing-strategy skill do?
Optimize pricing pages, pricing models, and pricing strategy. Use when the user asks about pricing, pricing pages, how to price a product, tiered pricing, freemium vs. paid, price testing, pricing psychology, or pricing page design. Trigger phrases include "pricing", "pricing page", "how to price", "pricing strategy", "freemium", "tiered pricing", "per-seat pricing", "usage-based pricing", "pricing experiment", "price anchoring", "pricing psychology", "pricing optimization".
How do I install pricing-strategy?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/openclaudia/openclaudia-skills --skill pricing-strategy in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/pricing-strategy/ (personal) or .claude/skills/pricing-strategy/ (project).
Which AI agents can use pricing-strategy?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is pricing-strategy safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains pricing-strategy?
It is published by openclaudia in openclaudia/openclaudia-skills. It has 447 recorded installs.
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