Credits FAQ
Common questions about credits, plans, and generation costs.
Credits
How much is one credit worth?
One credit equals $0.01.
How many credits does a world cost?
| 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 |
Do free users get credits?
Yes. Free users receive a one-time 1,600 credit starter balance, enough for 10 Echo 2 - Standard generations. App users may also receive a daily app-only free credit refill when enabled; API-only reads do not trigger that refill.
Which credits are used first?
Included subscription credits are used before purchased credits.
Plans and Purchases
What's included in Standard?
Standard includes 2,400 credits per month, enough for 15 Echo 2 - Standard generations, for $24/month.
| Echo 2 - Standard generations | Echo 2 (HQ) generations |
|---|---|
| 15 | 3 |
What's included in Pro?
Pro includes 4,800 credits per month, enough for 30 Echo 2 - Standard generations, for $48/month.
| Echo 2 - Standard generations | Echo 2 (HQ) generations |
|---|---|
| 30 | 6 |
What if I need more volume?
Use Custom/Enterprise for larger volume, custom credit amounts, or procurement needs.
Can I purchase credits without changing plans?
Yes. Credit purchases are self-serve, can be custom amounts, and are shared across the app and Developer API.
Can I still request free credits?
Yes. The manual free credit request flow still exists. Approved manual grants are added to your shared credit balance.
Developer API
Who can use the Developer API?
Developer API access is public for all users. API keys use the same shared credit balance as the app.
Does the API have separate billing?
No. World generation uses the same account credits whether it starts from the app or API. Reads, status polling, and downloads are not charged as generation.