AI Generation Pricing Guide: How Credits Work & Which Plan to Choose

AI generation pricing can be confusing. Different platforms charge per image, per minute of video, per API call, or via subscription tiers that bundle usage. Framiq uses a credit system designed to be flexible and transparent. This guide explains how it works and how to choose the right plan.

What Is a Credit?

A credit is the unit of currency for AI generation on Framiq. Think of credits as tokens — you spend them when you generate content, and the cost depends on what you generate.

The base reference: 1 credit ≈ 1 standard image generation at default quality settings. Everything else is priced relative to this baseline.

This makes credits intuitive: if you want to understand whether something is expensive, ask yourself "how many standard images could I generate for that many credits?"

Credit Costs by Content Type

Image Generation

Model	Resolution	Credits
Flux 1.1 Pro	Standard (1024px)	2–4
Flux 1.1 Pro	High (2048px)	5–8
Flux 1.1 Pro Ultra	4MP	10–15
DALL-E 3	Standard	4–6
Ideogram 3	Standard	3–5
Stable Diffusion 3.5	Standard	1–3
Midjourney v7	Standard	5–8
Seedream 5	Standard	2–4
Imagen 4	Standard	4–6

Video Generation

Model	Resolution	Duration	Credits
Seedance 2	480p	5s	6–8
Seedance 2	720p	5s	10–14
Seedance 2	1080p	5s	18–24
Kling 3.0	720p	5s	14–18
Kling 3.0	1080p	10s	28–38
Veo 3	720p	8s	20–28
Veo 3	1080p	8s	35–48
Veo 3	4K	8s	80–100
Runway Gen-4	1080p	16s	30–45
Hailuo 2.3	1080p	6s	18–25
LTX Video	720p	5s	8–12

Note: Exact credit costs may vary. The credit cost is shown before every generation.

The Plans

Free Plan — Getting Started

Credits: 20 credits on signup, no monthly renewal
Who it's for: Trying out AI generation before committing
Watermarks: Yes
Commercial use: No

20 credits gets you:

• ~5–10 standard images
• ~2 standard video clips at 720p
• 1 quality video clip at 1080p

Enough to explore what AI generation can do, but not enough for ongoing work.

Starter Plan — €9/month

Credits: 300 credits/month
Who it's for: Hobbyists, part-time creators, small experimentation budget
Watermarks: No
Commercial use: Yes

300 monthly credits gets you:

• ~75–150 standard images
• ~20–30 video clips at 720p
• ~12–16 video clips at 1080p

Good for someone who wants to generate consistently without heavy volume.

Premium Plan — €29/month

Credits: 1,200 credits/month
Who it's for: Active content creators, small businesses, freelancers
Watermarks: No
Commercial use: Yes
Priority generation: Yes

1,200 monthly credits gets you:

• ~300–600 standard images
• ~85–120 video clips at 720p
• ~50–65 video clips at 1080p

This is the recommended plan for creators who generate regularly. The priority generation means shorter wait times during peak hours.

Ultra Plan — €79/month

Credits: 4,000 credits/month
Who it's for: Professional creators, agencies, power users
Watermarks: No
Commercial use: Yes
Priority generation: Yes (highest priority)
Early access: New models and features

4,000 monthly credits gets you:

• ~1,000–2,000 standard images
• ~285–400 video clips at 720p
• ~165–220 video clips at 1080p

For professionals and agencies who need high volume and consistent access to the latest models.

Enterprise — Custom

For teams and organizations with high-volume needs, API integration requirements, or specific compliance needs. Contact Framiq for custom pricing.

Credit Top-Ups

In addition to monthly plans, you can purchase credit top-ups at any time:

• Credits from top-ups never expire
• Subscription credits reset monthly
• Top-ups are a good way to handle occasional high-volume periods without upgrading your plan permanently

Choosing the Right Plan

Are You a Hobbyist or Explorer?

Start with the free plan. If you find yourself wanting more after burning through your 20 credits, upgrade to Starter.

Are You a Part-Time Creator?

Starter at €9/month is designed for you. 300 credits/month supports regular posting to one or two social platforms.

Are You Running a Content Business?

Premium at €29/month is the right choice. 1,200 credits supports daily generation across multiple platforms and allows meaningful iteration.

Are You Running an Agency?

Ultra at €79/month. The higher credit volume, priority access, and early access to new models support agency-scale work. Calculate: if you produce 3 client videos per week at Kling 1080p quality (~35 credits each), that's ~500 credits/month. Ultra gives you comfortable headroom.

Maximizing Credit Efficiency

Always iterate at 720p first: Generate at 720p to identify winning prompts, then regenerate at 1080p. This saves 40–60% of credits on failed iterations.

Match model to content type: Don't use Kling (premium cost) for content where Seedance (lower cost) performs equivalently. Use the right tool for the job.

Batch similar generations: Plan your generation sessions to batch similar content types together. This helps you refine prompts and get more from each session.

Save your best prompts: A prompt that worked well will continue to work. Maintaining a prompt library lets you generate consistent content without re-inventing each time.

Use image generation for design exploration: Image generation costs 2–8 credits vs video's 10–100+ credits. For concept exploration, establish the visual direction with images before committing to video.

Credit Cost Comparisons vs. Competitors

For context, here's how Framiq's credit costs compare to equivalent direct pricing on other platforms:

Comparison	Competitor	Framiq
100 Midjourney standard images	~$10 (Midjourney subscription)	~$6–10 in credits
10 Kling 1080p videos	~$25–30 (Kling direct)	~$15–20 in credits
10 Veo 3 1080p videos	Very limited access	~$20–30 in credits

Framiq's credit system consolidates access to all models under unified pricing that's competitive with direct access costs — often cheaper when accounting for subscription overlap.

Getting Started

Sign up for free and get 20 credits. No credit card required. When you're ready to upgrade, you can do so from your account settings at any time, with immediate access to the full credit allotment.