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Apiway pricing, credits, and unit economics
Apiway uses a transparent credit model: 1 credit costs 1 cent, and every workflow has a fixed credit price you can see before generating. Plans range from a free 100-credit tier to a Scale plan at 80,000 credits/month. Cost per generated image is generally 4–10x cheaper than the equivalent stock-photo subscription on a like-for-like catalog.
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Live plans, monthly credits, and overage pricing.
Plans and credits (full table)
Apiway's seven plans (1 credit = $0.01): Free — 100 one-time credits, $0; paid tiers (credits per month / USD): Starter 1,000 / $10, Basic 3,000 / $29, Pro 6,000 / $49, Studio 14,000 / $99, Business 38,000 / $249, Scale 80,000 / $490. Here is the full table and what each plan includes.
How to cancel or downgrade your subscription
Cancel your Apiway subscription from the Billing tab — Cancel Subscription stays active until the end of the current billing period, then drops to Free (100 credits/mo). For mid-cycle changes use the Stripe customer portal.
The free tier: 100 one-time credits
Every Apiway account starts on the Free plan with 100 one-time credits (no monthly refill). 1 credit = 1 US cent. Credits cover all Creative templates. Here is what 100 credits get you and how paid monthly tiers work after the free tier.
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FAQ
What are credits and how are they consumed?
Credits are Apiway's unit of generation. One credit equals one US cent ($0.01), so 1,000 credits = $10 of generation budget — this makes it easy to estimate the
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Free tier includes 100 one-time credits — enough to try the core workflows. Paid plans start at $10/mo (Starter, 1,000 credits/mo) and scale up to Scal
Do unused credits roll over to the next month?
Plan credits reset at the start of each billing period and do not roll over by default — they are designed to match steady monthly production volume. Top-up cre
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Subscriptions are billed monthly through Stripe and you can cancel any time from the Account screen. After cancellation, you keep access to remaining credi
Are there team, agency, or enterprise plans?
The published plans cover most teams up to Scale (80,000 credits/mo). For agencies producing imagery on behalf of multiple brands, dedicated worker capacity, co