> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aiclips.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Plans & Credits

> How plans and credits work across AIClips — including the important fact that Studio and AI Apps meter credits separately today.

AIClips uses **credits** to meter AI usage. This page explains the big picture; each product has its own detailed page.

## Two credit balances

<Warning>
  Today, **Studio and AI Apps use separate credit balances.** Your sign-in is shared across all products, but the credits you use for Studio video renders are metered independently from the credits used for AI Apps generations. Check each product's balance where you use it.
</Warning>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Studio credits" icon="clapperboard" href="/studio/plans-and-credits">
    Meter finished videos. A final video is 15 credits; drafts are free. Plans: Free, Creator, Max.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Apps credits" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/ai-apps/credits-and-usage">
    Meter each generation (image, video, voiceover, 3D, avatar). Cost varies by tool and settings.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Marketplace

The **Marketplace** is mostly pay-per-item (you buy templates and assets) with an optional **Premium subscription** for ongoing access. See [Subscriptions & Premium](/marketplace/subscriptions).

## How charging works

* **Estimates first** — you always see the cost before you spend.
* **Reserve, then charge** — credits are held when a job starts and finalized on success.
* **Automatic refunds** — if a generation or render fails, the credits come back.

## Buying more

You can upgrade your plan or top up credits any time. Current pricing and included amounts are always shown in the app.

<Card title="Buying credits & billing" icon="credit-card" href="/account/buying-credits">
  Top-ups, payment methods, and invoices.
</Card>