What each option means
- Official subscription: you pay on the official site with a foreign card or gift card; you fully control the account.
- Top-up: the plan is activated on an account you already own, usually after submitting a Session or sessionKey.
- Shared account: several people split one account or Team seat; cheapest, but chats, files and quota are shared.
- Pre-made account: you buy an account that already has a subscription; you did not register it.
Same dimensions, side by side
| Dimension | Official | Top-up | Shared | Pre-made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership | Yours | Yours | Shared | Seller's registration |
| Password needed | No | No, Session only | Usually shared login | Seller may keep recovery access |
| Price | Official + FX fees | Official + service fee | Lowest | One-off price |
| Privacy | Best | Good, data stays in your account | Poor, others may see chats | Depends on seller |
| Stability | High | High for the plan period | Low, logouts and risk controls | Medium, recovery risk |
How to choose
- Long-term use with work data: official subscription or a top-up on your own account.
- Short trial, low privacy needs: sharing is cheapest but expect logouts.
- Avoid storing important chats or payment methods in a pre-made account.
- Never send a password to a stranger; a top-up only needs the Session.
Three misconceptions
- "A top-up means handing over the account" — legitimate top-ups activate on your own account.
- "Sharing equals private" — sharing means one account, shared quota and devices.
- "A pre-made account is permanently yours" — the registration is not in your name.
FAQ
What is the main difference between a top-up and sharing?
Ownership. A top-up activates on your own account; sharing means one account for several people.
Why are pre-made accounts cheap?
They were not registered for you, the seller may keep recovery access, and the account may have been shared before.
Do top-ups need a password?
No. We only use the Session or sessionKey and never ask for passwords or payment details.
Which option is best long term?
The one where you own the account and renew per cycle: official subscription or a top-up on your own account.