Understanding RunwayML Credits: Your Guide to Generating AI Art
RunwayML is a powerful platform that allows you to generate incredible images, videos, and audio using artificial intelligence. But to fuel these creative processes, RunwayML utilizes a credit system. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of how RunwayML credits work, helping you understand how to manage them effectively and maximize your creative output.
What are RunwayML Credits?
RunwayML credits are the currency used within the platform to pay for the computational resources required to generate AI-powered content. Think of them as tokens that unlock the potential of RunwayML's AI models. These credits are consumed whenever you generate images, videos, or audio using RunwayML's tools.
How Many Credits Do You Get?
The number of credits you receive depends on your chosen RunwayML plan:
- Free Plan: Includes a one-time deposit of 125 credits that do not expire. This allows you to experiment with the platform and explore its capabilities.
- Standard Plan: Provides a monthly allotment of 625 credits.
- Pro Plan: Offers a monthly allotment of 2250 credits.
- Unlimited Plan: Offers a monthly allotment of 2250 credits.
- Enterprise Plan: Credit details are available in the Enterprise Credits FAQ.
Important Note: Monthly credits for Standard, Pro, and Unlimited plans do not roll over to the next month. They reset on your billing date. Check your credit balance anytime on your Billing page.
How Can I Acquire More Credits?
Running low on credits? Here's how to replenish your RunwayML balance:
- Upgrade Your Plan: Consider upgrading to a higher-tier plan (Standard, Pro, or Unlimited) to receive a larger monthly credit allotment.
- Purchase Additional Credits: Users on Standard, Pro, and Unlimited plans can purchase additional credits. The minimum purchase is 1000 credits. Visit the Plans & Billing page to make a purchase.
- Enterprise Customers: Please see the Enterprise Credits FAQ.
Purchased credits do not expire, giving you the flexibility to use them whenever you need them. Free plan users cannot purchase additional credits.
When Do Credits Expire?
Understanding credit expiration is key to maximizing their value:
- Monthly Plan Credits: Credits received as part of a Standard, Pro, or Unlimited monthly plan expire on your billing date.
- Purchased Credits: Credits that you purchase separately do not expire.
- Free Plan Credits: The initial 125 credits provided with the Free plan do not expire.
Finding Your Billing Date
Your billing date is the day of the month you initially subscribed to a paid RunwayML plan. This is also the day you'll be charged each month (for monthly subscribers) or annually (for annual subscribers). Admins can view the billing date under "Manage your plan" after clicking the user icon.
Credit Usage in Workspaces
If you're part of a team using RunwayML, it's important to understand how credits are shared:
- Shared Credit Pool: A single pool of credits is shared among all editors within a workspace. Credits are not provided individually to each editor.
- Separate Subscriptions: If your primary reason for subscribing is to obtain credits, consider setting up a separate, independent account instead of adding collaborators to an existing workspace.
What are My Credits Worth?
Curious about how many credits each generation type consumes? Here’s a breakdown:
| Tool | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1 Image Generation | 5 |
| 1 Frames Image Generation | 8 |
| 1 Second of Gen-1 Generation | 14 |
| 1 Second of Gen-2 Generation | 5 |
| 1 Second of Gen-3 Alpha Generation | 10 |
| 1 Second of Gen-3 Alpha Turbo Generation | 5 |
| 50 Characters of Text to Speech | 1 |
| 3 Seconds of Speech to Speech | 1 |
| 1 Custom AI Training | 1000 |
As you can see, different AI tools have different credit costs. Generating videos, particularly using advanced models like Gen-1, consumes more credits per second than generating still images. Text-to-speech and speech-to-speech generations are among the most credit-efficient features. Custom AI training requires a significant amount of credits.
Maximizing Your RunwayML Credits
By understanding how RunwayML credits work, you can strategically manage your usage and maximize your creative potential. Keep an eye on your credit balance, choose the right plan for your needs, and be mindful of the credit costs associated with different AI tools. Happy creating!
