Credits and Generation
Learn how credits work in SpAItial.
How Credits Work
SpAItial uses a shared credit balance for the web app and Developer API:
- 1 credit = $0.01
- Free users receive a one-time 1,600 credit starter balance, enough for 10 Echo 2 - Standard generations
- App users may receive a daily app-only free credit refill when enabled
- Included subscription credits are used before purchased credits
- Purchased credits are self-serve, can be custom amounts, and are shared across app and API usage
Model Pricing
| Model | Best for | Typical time | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo 2 - Standard | Fast, general-purpose world generation | ~8 minutes | 160 |
| Echo 2 (HQ) | Higher-detail, higher-resolution worlds | ~60 minutes | 800 |
Plans
| Plan | Included credits | Echo 2 - Standard generations | Echo 2 (HQ) generations | Available features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 1,600 starter credits once | 10 once | 2 once | Core creation features, downloads, standard exports, and world editing. Collider mesh export is not included. | $0 |
| Standard | 2,400 credits/month | 15 | 3 | Everything in Free, plus collider mesh export. | $24/month |
| Pro | 4,800 credits/month | 30 | 6 | Everything in Standard, with more included monthly credits. | $48/month |
| Custom/Enterprise | Custom volume | Custom volume | Custom volume | Everything in Pro, with custom volume and support. | Contact us |
What Uses Credits
| Action | Echo 2 - Standard | Echo 2 (HQ) |
|---|---|---|
| Text-to-World | 160 credits | 800 credits |
| Image-to-World | 160 credits | 800 credits |
| Panorama-to-World | 160 credits | 800 credits |
| Developer API world generation | 160 credits | 800 credits |
What Doesn't Count
- Viewing worlds
- Editing world details (title, description)
- Sharing worlds
- Downloading and standard exports
Exporting collider meshes is available on paid plans.
When You Need More Credits
If your balance is too low to generate:
- Purchase credits from billing; custom amounts are supported
- Upgrade to Standard, Pro, or Custom/Enterprise for monthly included credits
- Submit a manual free credit request if you need help getting started
Tips for Managing Credits
- Plan your generations thoughtfully
- Review prompts before generating
- Use edits efficiently when available
- Keep enough purchased credits for API workloads that may run outside your normal app usage