TL;DR: BagRescue Pro is $9.99/month and lets you monitor unlimited stores with no per-bag fee. Pay-as-you-go credits cost $5 for 5 credits, where each Too Good To Go bag costs 1 credit (2 for Whole Foods). If you want 10 or more bags a month, Pro pays for itself. If you're just testing the waters, credits are the lower-commitment way in.

BagRescue gives you two ways to pay. Both unlock the same core service: we watch the stores you care about and reserve a Too Good To Go bag the moment one opens. The difference is how you settle up.

This post breaks down which plan fits which kind of saver, so you don't overpay or under-equip yourself.

How do Pro and PAYG credits compare?

Here's the side-by-side, as of May 2026:

	Pro	PAYG Credits
Cost	$9.99/month	$5 for 5 credits
Stores monitored	Unlimited	Unlimited
Cost per bag	$0 (included)	1 credit (2 for Whole Foods)
Best for	10+ bags per month	Occasional / testing
Expiry	None while subscribed	Credits expire 12 months after purchase
Trial	30-day bag guarantee (no charge until first bag)	30-day refund if no bag arrives

Both plans let you add as many stores as you want, set schedules, pick target drop times, and get the same auto-purchase service. There is no "lite" version of the product. The only thing that changes is the billing model.

When does Pro pay for itself?

Pro becomes the cheaper option the moment you grab more than 10 non-Whole Foods bags in a month, or 5 Whole Foods bags.

Quick math at PAYG prices:

5 non-Whole Foods bags = 5 credits = $5
10 non-Whole Foods bags = 10 credits = $10 (Pro is now cheaper)
5 Whole Foods bags = 10 credits = $10 (Pro is now cheaper)
8 Whole Foods bags = 16 credits = $16 (Pro saves $6)

If your goal is steady weekly savings, especially on bigger hauls like Whole Foods, Pro is the right shape.

For more on the casual-saver path, see our guide to pay-as-you-go for occasional users.

When do credits make more sense?

Credits are designed for two situations:

You're new and want to test before committing. Five bucks gets you up to five bags. If we deliver, top up or upgrade. If we don't, you keep what you used and refund the rest under the 30-day bag guarantee.
You only want a bag every now and then. Maybe you travel a lot, or you only care about one bakery near work that drops twice a month. A pack of 5 credits at $5 might last you the full 12-month expiry.

Credits never auto-renew. You buy them, they sit in your account, and they're consumed only when a bag is actually reserved for you.

How does the Whole Foods rule work?

Whole Foods bags cost 2 credits instead of 1. Everything else costs 1 credit per bag.

The reason is simple: Whole Foods Too Good To Go bags are typically larger and higher value ($9.99 retail value for groceries worth $30+), and they're heavily contested. We charge a bit more to keep PAYG sustainable for the kind of users who mostly want Whole Foods drops.

If Whole Foods is your primary target, look at the math hard. Four bags a month is already $8 in credits, which is more than Pro. See weekday Whole Foods dinners for how regular Whole Foods savers structure their week.

What do both plans include?

Whichever plan you pick, you get:

Unlimited stores monitored
Schedules and target drop times per store
Auto-purchase the moment a bag opens
Pickup confirmation reminders so you don't miss a window
Email notifications for reservations and outcomes
The referral program (1 free month per friend who subscribes)

We don't gate features behind tiers. Pro and PAYG users see the same dashboard, the same purchase logic, and the same support.

Can I switch between Pro and PAYG?

Yes, freely.

PAYG to Pro: Subscribe any time. Your unused credits stay in your account. They go dormant while Pro covers your bags. If you ever cancel Pro, the credits wake back up and start being used again (until they hit their 12-month expiry).
Pro to PAYG: Cancel Pro from the billing page. Your subscription runs to the end of the current period, then you fall back to the free tier. Buy a credit pack any time after that and you're back in business.

This flexibility is intentional. Some users start on credits, switch to Pro when they realize they're grabbing 5+ bags a month, then switch back to PAYG when summer travel slows things down.

What about the free tier?

The free tier lets you monitor 1 store with manual purchase only. It's enough to verify BagRescue works for a store you care about, but it's not really meant to be a daily driver — auto-purchase is what saves bags, and that requires Pro or PAYG credits.

For most people, the best on-ramp is the 30-day bag guarantee trial. You get full Pro features for 30 days, and you only start being charged once we actually deliver a bag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do credits expire?

Yes. Each credit pack expires 12 months after the purchase date. Older credits get used first.

Do I lose my credits if I subscribe to Pro?

No. They sit dormant until Pro ends, then they're available again (subject to the 12-month expiry).

What happens if a bag I reserved gets cancelled?

You get the credit refunded automatically. We only charge for bags you actually receive.

Is there a yearly Pro plan?

No. BagRescue Pro is monthly only at $9.99/month.

Can I gift credits?

Not yet. Right now credits are tied to the buyer's account. If this is something you want, let us know.

The short answer: if you want 10 or more bags a month, Pro at $9.99 is the right choice. If you're casual, traveling, or testing, $5 for 5 credits is the lower-commitment way to try BagRescue.

Pro vs PAYG Credits: Which BagRescue Plan Is Right for You?