Question 1

What are credits and how do they work?

Accepted Answer

Credits are the currency used on SeedDream for AI image and video generation. Each task consumes credits based on the model and settings you choose — for example, most image models cost 2–8 credits per image, and video models cost more. Credits are deducted when a generation task is submitted.

Question 2

What is the difference between Pay as you go and subscriptions?

Accepted Answer

Pay as you go lets you buy a fixed credit pack once with no recurring charge — ideal if you create occasionally. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically and typically offer more credits per dollar, with annual plans saving about 20% compared to monthly billing.

Question 3

Do credits expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes. One-time packs expire based on the plan validity period (e.g., 30 days for Basic, 90 days for Pro, 365 days for Max). Subscription credits are granted each billing cycle and follow the plan's monthly or annual renewal terms. Check your account billing page for remaining balance and expiry details.

Question 4

How many credits does each generation cost?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the model. Seedream 4.5 and 5.0 Lite cost 3 credits per image; Seedream 5.0 Pro costs 8 credits. Generating multiple images in one request multiplies the cost (e.g., 4 images with Seedream 4.5 = 12 credits). Video models typically cost 20–150 credits per video depending on model and resolution.

Question 5

Am I charged credits if generation fails?

Accepted Answer

No. If a generation task fails, the credits for that task are not charged. You can check task status and credit usage in your AI Tasks history.

Question 6

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Monthly and annual subscriptions can be cancelled at any time from your account settings. After cancellation, you keep access to remaining credits until the end of the current billing period. One-time packs do not require cancellation.

Question 7

Can I upgrade or buy more credits later?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can purchase additional one-time credit packs at any time, or switch to a higher subscription tier. New credits are added to your account balance according to the plan you purchase.

Question 8

Which plan should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Choose Basic if you are exploring AI image generation with light usage. Pro is best for regular creators who need HD output and video generation. Max suits teams and power users with heavy monthly volume. If you are unsure, start with Pay as you go Basic — no subscription required.

AI Image & Video Credit Plans

Basic

Pro

Max