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

# How Percify credits work and what each action costs

> Percify runs on one credit balance. Plans add 425 to 8,000 credits, packs start at 200 for $5, and the app shows each generation's cost before you run it.

Percify uses one credit balance for everything you generate: images, talking videos, voice, podcasts, Brand DNA and more. You get credits from a paid plan (425 to 8,000 per plan payment) or from one-off credit packs (from 200 credits for \$5). Each generation's cost depends on the feature, model and settings, and the app shows it before you run it.

## Where do credits come from?

| Source                     | Credits                             |
| -------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| Starter plan, \$7 a month  | 425                                 |
| Creator plan, \$26 a month | 1,233                               |
| Scale plan, \$65 a month   | 3,000                               |
| Ultra plan, \$128 a month  | 8,000                               |
| Credit packs, one-time     | 200 for $5, up to 52,500 for $1,200 |

Creating an account costs nothing. Generating uses credits, which come from a plan or a credit pack. Plan credits are added to your balance when a plan payment goes through. Yearly prices and all pack sizes are on [Plans and pricing](/percify/payments).

To see your balance, open your profile and go to **Plan & Billing**. It's shown as **Available balance**.

## What does each action cost?

Most costs depend on the model, length and quality you pick. These costs are fixed:

| Action                                      | Cost                                                      |
| ------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| Talking video from a photo, **Fast** (480p) | 2 credits per second                                      |
| Talking video from a photo, **High** (480p) | 4 credits per second                                      |
| Talking video from a photo, **High** (720p) | 6 credits per second                                      |
| Podcast Studio (two-person podcast)         | 150 credits per minute, from 15 seconds up to 3 minutes   |
| Replicate a short: analyzing a video        | 5 credits                                                 |
| Brand DNA analysis                          | Free for the first brand on your account, then 10 credits |
| Market scan                                 | 8 credits, or 20 when you include competitor ads          |

For per-second pricing, the length is measured when you generate and the cost is rounded up to a whole credit. For example, a 10-second talking video on Fast costs 20 credits.

Images, video generations, voice and Playground runs are priced per model. Some models charge a flat amount per run and others charge per second.

### How do I see the cost before I generate?

* **Playground:** the model picker shows each model's price in credits (**cr**) or credits per second (**cr/s**). The settings panel shows what your current settings will cost per run.
* **Talking videos:** the generate screen shows the credits per second for the quality you picked.
* **Brand tools:** the scan and refresh buttons show their cost before you start.

## What happens when I run out of credits?

The generation doesn't start and nothing is charged. Percify checks your balance before it takes any credits.

The app then shows your **Current Balance**, the credits **Required** and the **Shortage**, with a way to get more credits from a plan or a credit pack. See [Not enough credits](/troubleshooting/not-enough-credits) for more.

## Do I get credits back if a generation fails?

For most features, yes. When a job fails, the credits it used are returned to your balance automatically. See [Refunds and failed generations](/billing/refunds) for details and exceptions.

## Do unused credits roll over?

Percify's [Terms of Service](https://percify.io/terms) say unused credits don't roll over unless your plan says otherwise. The Terms also say extra credits can be bought separately, which is what credit packs are for.

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Do all plans pay the same price per action?">
    Yes. A generation costs the same number of credits on every plan. Plans differ in how many credits they add.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I buy credits without a subscription?">
    Yes. Credit packs are one-time purchases, and you don't need a plan to buy one. See [Plans and pricing](/percify/payments).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why did a talking video cost more than I expected?">
    Talking videos are billed on the measured length of the audio, rounded up to a whole credit. A recording that runs a little past the length you aimed for costs slightly more.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related

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  <Card title="Plans and pricing" href="/percify/payments">
    Monthly and yearly prices, packs and payment methods.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Not enough credits" href="/troubleshooting/not-enough-credits">
    What to do when a generation is refused.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Refunds and failed generations" href="/billing/refunds">
    When credits come back automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Model playground" href="/create/playground">
    Compare models and their credit prices.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

See your balance in the app at [app.percify.io/home/profile](https://app.percify.io/home/profile?tab=subscription).