> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.artnex.app/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Artnex Credits and Pricing Explained > Artnex uses a pay-as-you-go credit system. Learn how credits are spent per tool, compare packs, and estimate your usage before you buy. Instead of a traditional subscription, Artnex runs on a hybrid credit system. You receive a monthly credit allowance with your plan — these reset each billing cycle and do not roll over. Need more? You can top up at any time with one-time credit packs that never expire. ## How it works * **Subscription credits** — included with your monthly plan. Refresh every billing cycle. Unused credits do not carry over. * **Top-up credits** — purchased separately as one-time packs. These never expire and are spent only after your monthly credits run out. ## Top-up credit packs When your monthly credits run out, top up with a one-time pack. These credits never expire and stack with any future purchases. | Pack | Price | Credits | Best for | | ------- | ----- | ------- | -------------------------------------------- | | Starter | \$10 | 10,000 | Trying the platform or occasional use | | Creator | \$50 | 50,000 | Regular creative work and content production | | Pro | \$100 | 100,000 | High-volume use and professional workflows | All packs are one-time purchases. You can buy the same pack multiple times, and your balance accumulates. Payments are processed securely via Stripe. ## Credit costs by tool Credits are consumed per generation. The cost depends on which model you choose — faster or lower-resolution models cost fewer credits; high-quality or high-resolution models cost more. ### Image generation | Model | Credits per generation | | -------------------------- | ---------------------- | | Z-Image Turbo | 100 | | SeedDream v4 | 200 | | Nano Banana | 240 | | Flux 2 Pro | 250 | | Nano Banana Pro | 800 | | SeedDream v4.5 | 800 | | Nano Banana Pro Ultra (8K) | 1,000 | ### Image processing | Tool | Credits per use | | ------------------- | --------------- | | Background Remover | 10 | | Headshots | 40 | | Product Photography | 40 | | Face Swap | 80 | | Image Upscaler | 100 | | Image Expander | 300 | | Ghibli Style | 50 | ### SVG tools | Model | Credits per generation | | --------------- | ---------------------- | | Recraft 20B SVG | 50 | | Recraft V3 SVG | 80 | ### Video generation | Model | Credits per generation | | --------------------------------- | ---------------------- | | Kling v2.5 Turbo (image-to-video) | 1,500 | | Veo 3 Fast | 2,000 | | Veo 3 | 2,500 | | Veo 3.1 | 3,000 | | Sora 2 | 3,500 | | WAN 2.5 | 3,500 | | WAN 2.6 | 5,000 | | Kling v2.6 Pro | 5,500 | | Sora 2 Pro | 6,000 | ### Video upscaling Video upscaling is billed per second of footage processed. | Quality | Credits per second | | ------- | ------------------ | | 720p | 60 | | 1080p | 90 | | 2K | 150 | | 4K | 240 | ### Audio | Tool | Credits | | -------------- | ----------------- | | Text-to-Speech | 10 per generation | | Voice Cloning | 500 per clone | ## Estimating your usage To give you a rough sense of what each pack covers: * **Starter (10,000 credits)** — \~100 Z-Image Turbo images, \~41 Nano Banana images, or \~5 Veo 3 Fast videos * **Creator (50,000 credits)** — \~500 Z-Image Turbo images, \~208 Nano Banana images, or \~25 Veo 3 Fast videos * **Pro (100,000 credits)** — \~1,000 Z-Image Turbo images, \~416 Nano Banana images, or \~50 Veo 3 Fast videos Real usage will vary depending on which models and tools you use. ## Checking your balance Your credit balance is displayed in the top navigation bar on every page. You can also view a full usage history in your account profile. ## Frequently asked questions It depends on the type. **Subscription credits** are included with your monthly plan and reset each billing cycle — unused credits do not roll over. **Top-up credits** purchased separately never expire and stay in your account until you use them. Yes. You can purchase any credit pack at any time from the [pricing page](https://artnex.ai/pricing). Credits stack — buying a second pack adds to your existing balance rather than replacing it. If your balance reaches zero, new generations will be paused until you top up. Your account, saved creations, and history remain fully accessible. You won't lose any of your previous work. Yes. Credits are a universal currency on Artnex. The same balance is used whether you're generating images, rendering video, creating speech, or using any other tool. No. The price on each pack is the total you pay. There are no monthly fees, no seat costs, and no feature paywalls on top of credit usage. Yes. Artnex offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on credit packs. If you're not satisfied within the first 30 days of your purchase, contact the support team through the [Help page](https://artnex.ai/help) for a full refund. Yes. You have full commercial rights to everything you create with Artnex, subject to the Terms of Service.