AutoSprite uses a credit system for generating animations. This page explains how it works.
How Credits Work
Credits are consumed when you generate, never when you export. The cost depends on the video tier and clip length you pick in the model dropdown on the Animate tab (also available in Advanced Mode and via the API/MCP). The default turbo tier is 5 credits.
Video Tiers
| Video tier | Lengths | Credits |
|---|---|---|
turbo (default) | 2s | 5 |
pro | 4s / 6s | 10 / 15 |
ultra | 1–6s | 10 per second (10–60) |
max | 4s / 6s | 35 / 53 |
Free accounts are pinned to turbo. Every paid plan unlocks all four tiers.
Sound: turbo native sound is an optional paid-plan feature with no credit surcharge. pro sound is opt-in and costs the same as the clip (+10 at 4s, +15 at 6s). ultra and max include audio free.
Clip length is not a smoothness setting. It's how many seconds of motion the AI generates. Because a fixed number of frames is sampled out of the clip, a 6s clip at the same frame count is actually choppier than a 4s one — it spreads the same sprites across 50% more motion. If you pick 6s, raise Frames to 64 or MAX. See Animation Types for the full explanation.
Other Generation Costs
| Action | Credits |
|---|---|
| Generate 1 animation (turbo) | 5 |
| Generate 5 animations (full character, turbo) | 25 |
| Isometric 8-direction pack (all eight views, one render) | 15 |
| Isometric individual direction | tier price per direction |
| Regenerate an animation | per the tier (turbo 5) |
| Discover a character or asset | 1 (turbo) / 3 (pro) / 10 (ultra) |
| Pose correction | 1 (turbo) / 3 (pro) / 10 (ultra) |
| Generate a pose | 3 |
| Custom first frame | 1, or 3 with the Pro first-frame model |
| Standalone audio for an animation | 3 |
| Background removal | 1 |
| Motion Library animation | 40 (uploaded reference clips 40–70 by length) |
| Edit Animation | 20 (pro) / 100 (ultra) |
| Storyboard animation | 25–63 (ultra) / 35–88 (max), by length |
| Build a rigged character 3D model (GLB) | 15 (turbo) / 50 (pro) |
| Add a 3D animation clip | 5 each |
| Asset 3D GLB model | 45 |
| Cutscene | scales with model, resolution, length and audio — shown live before you generate |
Free Credits
New Account
Every new account starts with 15 free credits - enough to create up to 3 complete character spritesheets.
Daily Login Bonus
Log in each day to receive 3 bonus credits. Available on all plans.
Discord Bonus
Join our Discord community and link your account to receive 10 bonus credits (one-time).
Join DiscordSubscription Plans
Free Plan - $0/month
- 15 monthly credits (up to 3 spritesheets)
- 3 daily login bonus credits
- 2 spritesheet exports per month
- Standard queue priority
- Core features included
Starter Plan - $12/month
- 500 monthly credits (up to 100 spritesheets)
- 3 daily login bonus credits
- 5 free redos per month
- High queue priority
- Unlimited spritesheet exports
- All four video tiers (turbo, pro, ultra, max) and clip lengths
- Premium background remover and sharpening
- 49/64/MAX frames and 512/MAX resolution
- Advanced Mode bulk pipeline and movesets
- Sound, GIF watermark toggle, Cutscenes
- REST API and MCP server access
Pro Plan - $29/month
Everything in Starter, plus:
- 1500 monthly credits (up to 300 spritesheets)
- 25 free redos per month
- Higher queue priority
- Unused subscription credits roll over, up to 2× your monthly amount
- Discounted 400-credit packs
- Unity extension (coming soon)
Studio Plan - Custom Pricing
Everything in Pro, plus:
- Customizable credit balance
- Unlimited free redos
- Dedicated queue priority
- Team workspaces with a shared library and credit pool
- Team-wide shared movesets
- Highest API throughput
Almost every feature unlocks at the first paid tier. Starter and Pro differ mainly in how many credits, redos and queue priority you get — not in which features you can use.
Credit Packs (Add-ons)
Need extra credits? You can purchase one-time credit packs:
| Pack | Credits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Pack | 100 credits | $5 |
| Pro Pack (Pro subscribers) | 400 credits | $9 |
Purchased credits do not expire or reset monthly - they stay in your account until used.
Credit Balance
Your credit balance is shown in the header:
- Gold coin icon with current balance
- Click to view detailed breakdown
- Shows credits used this billing period
Maximizing Your Credits
Generate all animations for a character at once using the bulk generation feature. This is more efficient than generating one at a time.
Tips to Save Credits
- Use daily bonus - Log in daily for 3 free credits
- Join Discord - One-time 10 credit bonus
- Test with one animation first - Generate idle first to check quality before doing all animations
- Use presets - Save your favorite animation settings to avoid regenerations
Redos
Re-running background removal or sharpening on an existing sheet is free on every plan — it doesn't touch the AI models.
Regenerating the first frame, last frame, or the video itself is a paid redo, billed at the video tier's price. Your plan's free monthly redos cover these, but free redos only auto-apply at the turbo tier — paid tiers always cost credits. Studio has unlimited redos.
When to Regenerate
Regenerating uses additional credits. Regenerate when:
- Animation has obvious defects
- Motion doesn't match your vision
- Quality is notably lower than expected
Don't regenerate just because an animation is slightly different than expected - some variation is normal.
Billing FAQ
When do credits reset?
Monthly subscription credits reset on your billing date, and free accounts reset to 15 credits each month. Daily bonus credits are added to that monthly balance, so they reset on the same schedule. Purchased credit packs never expire.
What happens if I cancel?
You keep any purchased credit packs — those never expire. Your monthly subscription credits reset each month and don't carry over to the free plan, so any unused plan credits are forfeited when your subscription ends (Pro plans roll over unused subscription credits up to 2× your monthly amount while the subscription is active). You also lose access to subscription features at the end of your billing period.
Can I upgrade mid-cycle?
Yes! When you upgrade, you immediately get the new plan's credits. Your billing date remains the same.
Refunds?
Contact us within 7 days of purchase if you're not satisfied. We offer full refunds for unused subscription credits.
Need Help?
Questions about billing or credits? Contact us:
- Email: hello@autosprite.io
- Discord: Join our server