Pricing offers two ways to add credits: a monthly plan that pairs tiered tools with a monthly credit pool, or a one-time credit pack that adds credits only. VIP plans unlock specific controls — Advanced Prompt, reference image, batch size, and longer History — not a different “secret Pixelize.” Most people can learn the product on a free account with starter credits. Subscribe when you need one of the gates below; tiers differ by tool access, not only by credits.
Quick pick
Need any of these? → pick a tier on Pricing. Need none? → stay free.
- Advanced Prompt — extra written direction (including Override). Basic+
- Reference images — style/character cues with Advanced Prompt (Image to Image on Free). Free quota: Basic 1 / Creator 2 / Pro 4, up to 15 in total.
- Batch size — more than one image per run (Basic up to 2; Creator/Pro up to 4). Free stays at 1.
- Longer History — Free ~7 days; Basic ~30; Creator ~90; Pro long-term retention (History).
If you only need more Pixelize runs and none of the gates, buy a credit pack instead of a plan.
Free vs plans at a glance
| Need | Free | Basic | Creator | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn presets / framing / first PNGs | Yes (starter credits) | — | — | — |
| Auto or listed aspect ratios | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Prompt / Override | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reference images | 0 free (pay +1/ea, max 15) | 1 free | 2 free | 4 free |
| Images per run | 1 | Up to 2 | Up to 4 | Up to 4 |
| History retention | ~7 days | ~30 days | ~90 days | Long-term |
| Credit pack (runs only) | Yes on Pricing | Optional top-up | Optional | Optional |
Monthly plans
Tiers share a ladder of tools, not the same set at every level. Short compare below; the full list is on Pricing:
- Basic — Advanced Prompt · 1 free reference · up to 2/run · History ~30 days · Optimize 20/day · 200 credits / month · $4.99
- Creator — Everything in Basic · 2 free references · up to 4/run · History ~90 days · Optimize 80/day · 420 credits / month · $9.99
- Pro — Everything in Creator · 4 free references · long-term History · relaxed optimize daily cap · 880 credits / month · $19.99
Upgrades apply right away with a price difference for time left in the billing period and a matching share of the credit delta. Downgrades take effect on the next renewal.
Credit packs
One-time packs use a simple rate (40 credits per $1) with ready options like $5 → 200, $10 → 400, $20 → 800, plus a custom $3–$200.
Packs are useful for a burst of Pixelize runs without a subscription, or for extra volume on top of a plan.
Plan vs pack
| Monthly plan | Credit pack | |
|---|---|---|
| Pixelize credits | Monthly pool (tier-dependent) | One-time amount |
| Plan tools (Advanced, refs, batch, History) | Yes — differ by tier | No |
| Best when | You need controls + ongoing volume | Occasional bursts on free/plan tools you already have |
| Managed later on | Account (cancel / resume / card) | Balance shows in header / Account ledger |
When free is enough
Stay on free if you:
- Use Auto or fixed aspect ratios.
- Don’t need custom prompt text or a reference image.
- Only need a short History window.
- Mostly use the free Tools.
Upgrade when you need written control, a reference image, larger batches, or longer History.
Advanced Prompt (VIP)
Advanced Prompt adds written direction (up to a character limit) on top of the standard controls. Modes include custom guidance and a stronger Override mode that leans much more on your text.
- Use it for a short note — a restrained palette, a lighting mood, or a simple pose emphasis. Avoid long lists of conflicting requirements.
- Prompts do not guarantee exact text, logos, anatomy, accessories, colors, or composition. AI results vary, and Override deliberately leans more heavily on the written instruction.
- Save the original result before experimenting so you can compare versions.
Failure signs: if the output drifts from the upload or invents a new scene, turn Override off, shorten the prompt, or fix the preset / source framing before regenerating. VIP text is direction, not a locked compositor.
Boundaries
- VIP ≠ unlimited credits. Plans unlock controls; packs/plans buy run volume — see Pricing.
- Pack ≠ plan tools. A credit pack never unlocks Advanced, batch, or longer History. Extra reference images can be paid with credits.
- Tiers are not the same tool set. Free reference quotas are 1 / 2 / 4 on Basic / Creator / Pro. Pro mainly adds retention and optimize headroom. See Pricing for the full breakdown.
- Canceling is on Account. Choosing a plan is on Pricing; cancel / resume / update card live under Account (Manage account and subscription).
- Failed generations refund the credit for that image automatically — details in Manage account and subscription.
Common mix-ups
- Pack ≠ VIP. A credit pack adds Pixelize runs only. Plan tools still need a subscription.
- Downgrade is not instant. Upgrades apply right away and you pay the difference for time left in the period. Downgrades take effect on the next renewal, so the current plan stays active until then.
- More credits ≠ higher source fidelity. Plan tiers change tools and how many images can be generated per month, not a separate "Pro quality" model.
- Override ≠ "higher source fidelity." Stronger text can pull the result away from the photo if the prompt fights the image.
- VIP prompt does not replace a readable source. Start from Better source images and a sensible preset.
- Cancel on Account, not by ignoring Pricing. Use Account to cancel or resume.