The Credit System: Your Creative Currency
Cliprise uses a credit-based system where each generation costs a certain number of credits. Think of credits as tokens in an arcade — different games (models) cost different amounts, and you choose how to spend based on what you want to create.
Understanding how credits work, where they come from, and how to use them strategically transforms credit allocation from a constraint into a creative planning tool.
The Four Types of Credits Explained
Your Cliprise account can hold credits from four distinct sources, each with different characteristics and expiration rules.
1. Free Daily Credits
What they are:
A daily allocation of credits provided to all users, regardless of subscription status. These credits reset every 24 hours at midnight UTC.
Key characteristics:
- Available to everyone, including free users
- Reset daily (use them or lose them — they don't accumulate)
- Typically smaller allocation than subscription credits
- Perfect for experimentation and learning
Best use:
- Testing new models and techniques
- Experimenting with prompts without risking paid credits
- Daily creative exploration
- Learning workflows before committing to larger projects
Pro tip: Use free credits first each day for experimentation, saving subscription and booster credits for production work.
2. Creator Pass Credits (Temporary)
What they are:
Credits from short-term purchases like Day Pass or Weekend Pass. These provide bursts of creative capacity for limited time periods.
Key characteristics:
- Expire after 1-3 days depending on pass type
- Larger allocation than daily free credits
- No recurring billing (one-time purchase)
- Perfect for short-term projects or intensive creation periods
Available passes:
- Day Pass — 24 hours of enhanced credit access
- Weekend Pass — 72 hours of creative capacity
Best use:
- Weekend creative projects
- Event-specific content creation (holidays, launches)
- Testing paid features before committing to subscription
- Short-term bursts of high-volume creation
Pro tip: Purchase passes before planned creative sessions to maximize usage within the expiration window.
3. Subscription Credits (Recurring)
What they are:
Monthly or yearly credit allocations that come with paid subscription plans (Starter, Pro, Business).
Key characteristics:
- Renew on your billing cycle (monthly or yearly)
- Significantly larger allocations than free credits
- Scale with plan tier (Business > Pro > Starter)
- Unused credits expire at billing cycle end (use it or lose it)
Subscription tiers:
Starter Plan:
- Entry-level credit allocation
- Access to most models
- Monthly or yearly billing
- Great for casual creators and hobbyists
Pro Plan:
- Substantial monthly credits
- Full model access
- Priority generation queue
- Ideal for serious creators and professionals
Business Plan:
- Largest credit allocation
- Priority processing
- All Pro features
- Perfect for agencies and high-volume users
Best use:
- Regular, ongoing creative work
- Professional content production
- Predictable monthly creative needs
- Accessing premium models locked to paid plans
Pro tip: Choose yearly billing to save approximately 50% compared to monthly subscriptions.
4. Booster Credits (Permanent)
What they are:
One-time credit purchases that never expire. Buy once, use whenever needed.
Key characteristics:
- Never expire until used
- Available in various pack sizes
- No subscription commitment required
- Provide flexibility for unpredictable creative needs
Available booster packs:
- Small booster (economy pack)
- Medium booster (value pack)
- Large booster (best value per credit)
Best use:
- Supplementing subscription credits during high-demand periods
- Flexibility without subscription commitment
- Emergency credit reserves
- One-off projects without ongoing needs
Pro tip: Larger booster packs offer better per-credit value. Buy the largest pack your budget allows for maximum efficiency.
Credit Priority Order: How the System Decides
When you generate content, Cliprise automatically uses your credits in a specific priority order designed to maximize value and prevent credit waste:
Priority 1: Free Daily Credits
Used first because they expire at midnight. The system ensures you don't waste these time-limited credits.
Priority 2: Creator Pass Credits
Used second because they expire after 1-3 days. Short-term expirations mean higher priority.
Priority 3: Subscription Credits
Used third because they renew monthly/yearly. Still time-sensitive but longer expiration than passes.
Priority 4: Booster Credits
Used last because they never expire. These are your permanent reserve, tapped only after time-limited credits are exhausted.
Why this matters: You never have to manually choose which credit type to use. The system automatically optimizes to prevent expiration waste while preserving your permanent reserves.
Viewing Your Credit Balance
Quick Balance Check
Your total credit balance appears at the top of the Generate screen, showing the sum of all credit types available.
Detailed Breakdown
Tap your credit balance to see a detailed breakdown showing:
- Free Daily Credits: Current balance and time until reset
- Creator Pass Credits: Balance and expiration date/time
- Subscription Credits: Balance and next renewal date
- Booster Credits: Permanent balance
This breakdown helps you understand exactly what credits you have and when they expire, allowing strategic planning.
Understanding Credit Costs
Different models and settings consume different credit amounts. Understanding these costs helps you allocate credits strategically.
Image Generation Costs
Credit costs for images typically range from 15-100 credits depending on:
Model selection:
- Budget models (SDXL, Seedream): 15-40 credits
- Mid-tier models (FLUX Dev, Imagen 4): 40-70 credits
- Premium models (FLUX Pro): 70-100 credits
Resolution:
- Standard (1024px): Base cost
- HD (2048px): 1.5-2x base cost
- Ultra HD (4K+): Requires upscaler, separate cost
Additional factors:
- Image-to-image generation: Usually same as text-to-image
- Style presets and flowstates: Typically no additional cost
- Batch generation: Cost per image multiplied by quantity
Typical examples:
- SDXL standard: ~30 credits
- FLUX Dev HD: ~60 credits
- FLUX Pro standard: ~80 credits
Video Generation Costs
Video generation is significantly more expensive than images due to computational complexity. Costs range from 60-630 credits depending on:
Model selection:
- Budget models (Seedance, Luma): 60-200 credits
- Mid-tier models (Veo Fast, Wan): 120-350 credits
- Premium models (Kling Pro, Veo Quality): 300-630 credits
Duration:
- 3-5 seconds: Base cost
- 5-10 seconds: 1.5-2x base cost
- 10-15 seconds: 2.5-3x base cost
Resolution:
- Standard (480p-720p): Base cost
- HD (1080p): 1.5-2x base cost
Typical examples:
- Seedance 480p, 5s: ~70 credits
- Veo Fast, 5s: ~120 credits
- Kling Pro HD, 10s: ~500 credits
- Wan 1080p, 15s: ~630 credits
Audio Generation Costs
Audio costs vary based on model and duration but generally fall between image and video costs:
- Voice/TTS (ElevenLabs): 20-60 credits depending on length
- Music/SFX (MiniMax): 30-80 credits depending on duration and complexity
The Generate Button Always Shows Exact Cost
Before you commit to any generation, the Generate button displays the precise credit cost factoring in all your selections:
- Model chosen
- Duration (for video/audio)
- Resolution selected
- Any modifiers or settings
You'll never be surprised by costs. Review the button before tapping to ensure you're comfortable with the credit investment.
Strategic Credit Management: Getting More from Your Budget
Strategy 1: Test Cheap, Perfect Expensive
How it works:
- Start with budget-friendly models (SDXL for images, Luma for video)
- Test prompts and refine until you achieve desired composition/style
- Once satisfied, regenerate with premium models for final high-quality output
Credit savings: 50-70% compared to iterating with premium models from the start
Best for: Professional projects where quality matters but budget is limited
Strategy 2: Maximize Free Daily Credits
How it works:
- Use free daily credits every day for experimentation
- Test new models, try creative ideas, learn techniques
- Reserve subscription/booster credits for production work
Credit savings: Prevents wasting subscription credits on experimentation
Best for: Everyone — free credits reset daily whether you use them or not
Strategy 3: Resolution Progression
How it works:
- Generate at standard resolution first
- Review composition, style, and results
- If satisfied, regenerate at HD resolution
- Alternatively, use upscaler for post-generation enhancement
Credit savings: 30-50% by avoiding expensive HD generations that don't meet expectations
Best for: Projects where final output quality is critical
Strategy 4: Batch Similar Generations Together
How it works:
- Plan multiple related generations in advance
- Generate all at once using the same model
- Review batch results together
- Iterate based on patterns across multiple outputs
Credit savings: Reduces redundant testing by learning from batch patterns
Best for: Series content, social media campaigns, concept exploration
Strategy 5: Leverage Image-to-Video Pipelines
How it works:
- Generate perfect composition as image (lower cost)
- Use image as reference for video generation
- Video maintains composition while adding motion
Credit savings: Ensures video starting frame is exactly what you want before investing in expensive video generation
Best for: Video projects where composition precision matters
Strategy 6: Choose Yearly Subscriptions
How it works:
Purchase yearly subscriptions instead of monthly to receive:
- 50% discount on equivalent monthly pricing
- Larger total annual credit allocation
- Predictable annual cost
Credit savings: Approximately 50% compared to paying monthly
Best for: Anyone planning to use Cliprise regularly for 6+ months
Managing Subscription and Billing (Mobile)
Viewing Subscription Status
Navigate to Settings > Manage Subscription to view:
- Current plan tier
- Billing cycle (monthly or yearly)
- Next renewal date
- Subscription credits remaining until renewal
Upgrading Your Plan
Upgrade from within the app:
- Go to Pricing tab or Settings > Upgrade
- Select desired plan tier
- Complete purchase through App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android)
- New plan activates immediately with full credit allocation
Note: When upgrading mid-cycle, you receive prorated credit adjustment and the new plan's full monthly allocation immediately.
Downgrading Your Plan
To downgrade:
- iOS: Manage via App Store subscriptions (Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions)
- Android: Manage via Google Play subscriptions
Downgrades typically take effect at the end of your current billing cycle. You retain current plan benefits until then.
Canceling Subscription
Cancel anytime without penalty:
- iOS: App Store > Subscriptions > Cliprise > Cancel
- Android: Google Play > Subscriptions > Cliprise > Cancel
What happens after cancellation:
- You keep subscription credits until they expire (end of billing period)
- You lose access to paid-plan-exclusive models at billing cycle end
- Booster credits remain available (they never expire)
- Free daily credits continue as always
Refund Policies
Subscription refunds:
- iOS: Contact Apple Support through purchase history
- Android: Request refund through Google Play
- Processed according to Apple/Google policies
Credit purchases:
- Generally non-refundable per app store policies
- Contact support for extraordinary circumstances
Credit Refunds for Failed Generations
Automatic Refunds
When generations fail due to server errors or processing issues, Cliprise automatically refunds the credits used within 5 minutes.
Failed generation indicators:
- Generation shows "Failed" status in Library
- Error message explains failure reason
- Credits appear back in your balance automatically
Manual Refund Requests
If a generation fails but credits weren't automatically refunded:
- Wait 5 minutes (refunds process in batch)
- Pull down to refresh Library and credit balance
- If still not refunded after 10 minutes, contact support via Settings > Support
Provide:
- Generation timestamp
- Model used
- Error message received
- Credit amount deducted
Support typically resolves refund requests within 24 hours.
What's NOT Refunded
Credits are not refunded for:
- Successful generations you're unhappy with: If the AI generated output without errors, credits are consumed. Quality expectations are subjective; the AI fulfilled its task.
- User error: Typos in prompts, wrong model selection, or incorrect settings are user responsibility.
- Intentional deletion: Deleting completed content from Library doesn't refund credits.
Best practice: Review prompts carefully and use preview options before committing credits to expensive generations.
Purchasing Additional Credits
Booster Packs (One-Time Purchase)
Available from the Pricing tab in-app:
Small Booster: Entry-level credit pack
Medium Booster: Mid-sized credit injection
Large Booster: Best per-credit value
Why buy boosters:
- Need extra credits beyond subscription allocation
- Upcoming project requires temporary credit boost
- Prefer flexibility without subscription commitment
- Want permanent credit reserve that never expires
Creator Passes (Temporary Access)
Day Pass: 24 hours of enhanced credits
Weekend Pass: 72 hours of creative capacity
Why buy passes:
- Testing paid features before subscribing
- Short-term project (event, campaign, content sprint)
- Occasional high-volume creation needs
- Want temporary access to premium models
Which Purchase Type is Right for You?
Choose Boosters if:
- You want permanent credits that never expire
- You create inconsistently (some months heavy, some light)
- You supplement an existing subscription
- You prefer one-time payments over recurring billing
Choose Creator Passes if:
- You have a specific upcoming project or event
- You want short-term access to premium models
- You're testing features before committing to subscription
- You create in bursts rather than consistently
Choose Subscriptions if:
- You create regularly and consistently
- You want access to all models long-term
- You prefer predictable monthly costs
- You want best per-credit value (especially yearly)
Free Plan: What You Can Do Without Paying
The Cliprise free plan is genuinely capable, not a limited trial. Here's what's included forever, no payment required:
Free Plan Includes:
- Daily credit allocation: Reset every 24 hours
- Access to select models: Covering images, videos, and audio
- Full library management: Unlimited storage for generated content
- Community features: Browse, like, follow, share publicly
- Standard resolution: Generate web and social-ready content
- All core features: Generate, download, edit, share
Free Plan Limitations:
- Lower daily credit allocation: Fewer generations per day
- Some models locked: Premium models require paid plans
- No priority queue: Standard processing times during high server load
- Limited HD access: Some HD options locked to paid plans
The free plan is perfect for:
- Learning AI generation fundamentals
- Casual creative exploration
- Personal projects and experimentation
- Testing Cliprise before subscribing
Choosing the Right Plan for Your Creative Needs
Free Plan
Best for:
- Beginners learning AI generation
- Casual users creating occasionally
- Personal projects and experimentation
- Testing before committing to paid plan
Monthly generation capacity: ~10-20 images or 3-5 videos
Cost: $0
Starter Plan
Best for:
- Hobbyists creating regularly
- Social media content creators
- Personal branding projects
- Entry-level professional use
Monthly generation capacity: ~90-180 images or 20-40 videos
Cost: $9.99/month or $89.99/year (save 50%)
Pro Plan
Best for:
- Professional creators and designers
- Agency work and client projects
- High-volume content production
- Full model access required
Monthly generation capacity: ~300-600 images or 60-120 videos
Cost: $29.99/month or $269.99/year (save 50%)
Business Plan
Best for:
- Agencies and creative studios
- Enterprise-level production
- Team collaboration needs
- Maximum creative capacity
Monthly generation capacity: ~800-1600 images or 150-300 videos
Cost: $79.99/month or $719.99/year (save 50%)
*Estimations vary based on model selection and generation complexity. Premium models consume more credits per generation than budget models.
Monitoring Credit Usage and Planning
Tracking Credit Spend
While Cliprise doesn't provide detailed credit usage analytics within the mobile app, you can track spending manually:
- Note your starting credit balance
- Track major generations and their costs
- Review balance changes over time
- Identify which models/settings consume most credits
This helps optimize future credit allocation.
Planning for High-Volume Projects
When planning projects requiring many generations:
-
Estimate total credit need:
Calculate approximate generations × average cost per model -
Check current balance:
Ensure you have sufficient credits or plan to purchase -
Consider credit efficiency:
Can you achieve goals with lower-cost models? -
Schedule strategically:
Spread generation across multiple days to leverage daily free credits -
Purchase proactively:
Buy boosters or passes before starting, not mid-project
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What's Next in Your Credit Mastery Journey
Now that you understand the credit system:
- Learn advanced prompting techniques to get better results per credit spent
- Master model selection to choose cost-effective options
- Explore mobile troubleshooting to prevent wasted credits on failed generations
- Review current pricing for the latest plans and credit costs
Smart credit management maximizes your creative output. Generate strategically, create confidently, and make every credit count.