What are AI Credits?
AI Credits are the currency of VideoDraft AI. Every AI-powered action - from generating images to creating videos - consumes credits based on the complexity and computational cost of the operation.Think of credits as tokens that power the AI models. More complex operations require more computational power, hence more credits.
Credit Costs by Operation
Image Generation
Different models have different credit costs:| Model | Credits per Image | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Flux Schnell | 5 | Fast, basic images |
| Flux Kontext Pro | 5 | Context-aware images |
| Flux 1.1 Pro | 5 | High-quality images |
| GPT-Image-1 (DALL-E) | 10 | Premium, creative images |
| Imagen-4 (Google) | 10 | Premium, realistic images |
Video Generation
Video generation costs vary by model and duration:| Model | Credits | Duration | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luma Ray Flash | 30 | 5 seconds | Fast generation |
| Luma Ray 2 | 90 | 5 seconds | Higher quality |
| Kling v2.1 | 25 | 5 seconds | Good balance |
| Google Veo2 (5s) | 300 | 5 seconds | Premium quality |
| Google Veo2 (8s) | 400 | 8 seconds | Premium quality |
| Google Veo3 | 600 | Variable | Latest model with sound |
| Google Veo3 Fast | 320 | Variable | Faster Veo3 variant |
Speech Generation
| Service | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Google Text-to-Speech | 1 per 100 chars | All voices |
| Silent audio generation | 0 | No cost |
Visionary and Studio plans include unlimited speech generation!
Other Operations
| Operation | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Script Generation (GPT-4) | 5-20 | Depends on length |
| Scene Enhancement | 5 | Per scene |
| AI Agent Consultations | 5-10 | Per consultation |
Monthly Credit Allocations
Starter (Free)
200 credits/month
- ~40 basic images OR
- ~6 Kling videos OR
- ~40 script generations
Pro
2,500 credits/month
- ~500 basic images OR
- ~83 Kling videos OR
- ~4 Veo3 videos
Visionary
7,500 credits/month
- ~1,500 basic images OR
- ~250 Kling videos OR
- ~12 Veo3 videos
- Plus unlimited speech!
Studio
30,000 credits/month
- ~6,000 basic images OR
- ~1,000 Kling videos OR
- ~50 Veo3 videos
- Plus unlimited speech & images!
Credit Management Tips
1. Optimize Your Workflow
- Start with lower-cost models for drafts
- Use premium models for final versions
- Batch similar operations together
2. Monitor Usage
- Check your credit balance regularly
- Track which operations consume the most
- Plan projects based on available credits
3. Choose Models Wisely
- For Drafts
- For Finals
- Use Flux Schnell for quick image tests
- Try Kling v2.1 for video previews
- Generate shorter clips first
Credit Calculation Examples
Example 1: 60-Second Marketing Video
Example 2: 3-Minute Educational Video
When Credits Reset
- Monthly plans: Credits reset on the same day each month
- Annual plans: Credits still reset monthly
- Unused credits expire at reset
Running Out of Credits?
Options Available:
- Wait for Reset: Credits refresh on your billing date
- Upgrade Plan: Get more credits immediately
- Optimize Usage: Use lower-cost models
- Purchase Add-ons: Coming soon!
FAQs
Do credits roll over?
Do credits roll over?
No, credits reset each billing cycle and don’t accumulate.
Can I buy extra credits?
Can I buy extra credits?
Credit add-on packs are coming soon. For now, consider upgrading your plan.
What happens at 0 credits?
What happens at 0 credits?
You can still access the platform, view projects, and use non-AI features. AI generation will be disabled until credits reset.
How accurate are credit estimates?
How accurate are credit estimates?
Estimates are based on typical usage. Actual consumption may vary slightly based on specific parameters and model availability.
Best Practices
- Start Small: Test with shorter content before committing to long videos
- Mix Models: Use expensive models strategically, not for everything
- Plan Ahead: Know your credit costs before starting a project
- Track Usage: Monitor which workflows use the most credits
- Iterate Wisely: Make major changes before using premium models