# Credits ## Trial credits During your 14-day free trial, you get **3,000 credits** for the entire trial period. * Use them at your own pace — no daily limit * Unused credits do not carry over to your paid plan * Trial credits are separate from your plan's monthly credits — your full monthly allocation unlocks after the trial ends *** ### Plan credits Once your trial ends and your paid plan begins, your credits work on a monthly cycle: * Your plan includes a set number of credits per month (for example, 10,000 credits/month on the base Pro or Teams plan) * Credits reset on your billing date each month * Credit amounts may vary depending on your plan tier *** ### Tracking your credits You can check your current credit balance anytime in your account dashboard. * **During your trial:** The dashboard shows how many of your 3,000 trial credits you've used, plus how many trial days remain. * **On a paid plan:** The dashboard shows your monthly usage and when your credits reset. *** ### What happens when you run out of credits If you've used all your available credits, you'll see a message when you try to send a prompt. The message depends on your situation: * **During your trial:** "You've used all 3,000 trial credits." Start your paid plan early to unlock your full monthly credits. * **On a paid plan:** "You have reached your credit limit for this month." You can upgrade to a higher plan for more credits, or wait for your credits to reset on your next billing date. * **Payment issue:** "Your latest payment didn't go through." Update your payment method in **Settings → Billing** to continue using Maker. * **No active subscription:** "Your trial has ended. Subscribe to a plan to continue using Maker." **If you run out mid-conversation** If your credits run out while the AI is actively working on a response, the current run will be stopped gracefully. You'll see a message that the run was cut short due to credits. Any work completed before the cutoff is preserved — nothing is lost. The last response that triggered the cutoff is still delivered. *** ### Getting more credits If you regularly run out of credits before the end of your billing cycle, consider upgrading to a higher-tier plan. Navigate to **Settings → Billing → Manage billing** to see available options. Upgrades are prorated — you'll only pay the difference for the remainder of your current billing cycle, and your additional credits will be available immediately. *** ### How credits are charged Credits are charged based on the actual AI cost of each assistant response, not a flat per-message rate. Lighter prompts cost fewer credits, and heavier prompts cost more. Different AI models have different token rates, so the credit cost per response also varies based on the model used. You can see the credit cost of each response in the message badge. Image and video generation also consumes credits. When the AI requests to generate an image or video, you'll see the estimated credit cost in the approval dialog before you confirm — so you always know the cost upfront. *** ### AI models and credit usage Maker offers four AI model tiers. You can switch between them anytime using the model selector at the bottom of the chat. * **Fast** (4× cheaper): Quick and cheap. Good for simple edits like text changes and small visual tweaks. It can handle more complex things too, but it might make more mistakes. * **Balanced** (default): The default model. Great for most work. * **Deep** (1.5× pricier): Harder thinking for complex tasks. * **Ultra** (2.5× pricier): The most capable model for the hardest problems. Ultra uses significantly more credits per response. Only use it if you've tried other models and they can't resolve your issue. ### FAQ **Plans and Pricing**
Is there a free plan? No. Maker offers a 14-day free trial with 3,000 credits instead of a permanent free plan. After the trial, you need a paid plan to continue using Maker.
How does the free trial work? When you sign up, you get a 14-day free trial to explore Maker: * 3,000 credits for the entire trial period — use them at your own pace * A payment method is required to start the trial, but you won't be charged until the trial ends * You can cancel anytime during the trial at no cost * After the trial, your card is charged automatically and your full plan credits unlock
Can I get more than one trial? No. Each user gets one 14-day trial, even if you create multiple organizations or workspaces.
What happens if I run out of credits in the middle of a conversation? AI will finish its current response and then stop. You'll see a message that the run was cut short due to credits. Any work completed before the cutoff is preserved — nothing is lost.
**Credits**
How do credits work? Credits are charged based on the actual AI cost of each response. * **During your trial:** 3,000 credits for the entire 14-day trial * **On a paid plan:** Monthly credit allocation based on your plan (for example, 10,000/month on Pro)
What happens when I run out of credits? * **During your trial:** Start your paid plan early to unlock full monthly credits. * **On a paid plan:** Upgrade to a higher plan for more credits, or wait for your credits to reset on your next billing date.
Which model should I use? Start with **Balanced** for most work. Use **Fast** for simple tasks like editing text or small visual changes. Switch to **Deep** when you need stronger reasoning for complex tasks. Save **Ultra** for situations where other models can't resolve your issue.
How does model selection affect my credits? Each model tier has a different cost per response. **Fast** is 4× cheaper than Balanced, **Deep** is 1.5× pricier, and **Ultra** is 2.5× pricier. Choosing the right model for the task helps you get the most out of your monthly credits.
What is Plan mode? Plan mode lets the AI think through an approach before implementing it. Pairing Plan mode with a stronger model (like Deep or Ultra) for the planning step, then switching to a cheaper model for implementation, is a great way to get quality results without using excess credits.
What is Plan mode? Plan mode lets the AI think through an approach before implementing it. Pairing Plan mode with a stronger model (like Deep or Ultra) for the planning step, then switching to a cheaper model for implementation, is a great way to get quality results without using excess credits.
When should you use the Ultra mode Ultra is the more expensive than the other models. It's available if you are willing to pay a premium for the best model. Use it when it is absolutely necessary and for more complex tasks. If you're stuck and other models can't resolve your issue, try this: turn on **Plan** mode and use **Ultra** only for that plan. Once it makes a good plan, switch to a cheaper model to implement it.
--- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.maker.co/introduction/credits.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.