# 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
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### 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
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### 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.
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### 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.
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### 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.
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### 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.
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### 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.
**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.
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**
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.