In ClipMaster, workspace operations are powered by Credits. Standardizing on credits ensures you only pay for the exact processing your media requires. A short video clip, a three-hour podcast, and a batch of multi-format exports consume different amounts of computing resources, and our credit system maps directly to these needs.
No Hidden Costs
All credit deductions are displayed in the dashboard before you confirm an action. You will never see surprise billing or unexpected usage charges.
Credit Cost Breakdown
Here is the exact credit cost for each action in the processing pipeline:
| Task / Action | Credit Cost | Billing Unit |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Video Ingestion / Download | 1 credit | Per link processed via yt-dlp |
| Audio Transcription | 1 credit | Per minute of source video |
| Clip Generation & AI Scoring | 2 credits | Per video analyzed |
| Clip Rendering & Export | 2 credits | Per aspect ratio format exported |
| ElevenLabs Voiceover | 3 credits | Per 1,000 characters of audio generated |
| AI Background Removal | 4 credits | Per job completed |
| Smart Compression | 1 credit | Per file compressed |
| Caption Removal | 1 credit | Per video processed |
In-App Credit Calculator Example
Before running a project, you can calculate the expected credit cost. For example, a 30-minute podcast where you decide to export 3 short clips in 2 aspect ratios (9:16 vertical and 1:1 square):
- Transcription: 30 minutes × 1 credit/min =
30credits - AI Clipping & Scoring: Flat cost =
2credits - Rendering & Export: 3 clips × 2 formats × 2 credits/format =
12credits - Total Project Cost:
44credits
Monthly Plan Allowances
Your monthly credit allowance depends on your subscription tier:
- Free Tier:
12credits/month (comes with a watermark on exports, ideal for testing workflows). - Creator Tier:
300credits/month (1080p rendering, no watermark, active Brand Kits). - Pro Tier:
1,000credits/month (4K rendering, full Autopilot access, API integration). - Business Tier:
3,000credits/month (priority queue rendering, team seats).
Running Out of Credits?
If you exceed your monthly allowance, you can upgrade your subscription or purchase à-la-carte credit top-up packs from your billing page:
- 100 Credits for
$9 - 500 Credits for
$39 - 2,000 Credits for
$129
Credit Expiration & Roll-Over
- Subscription Credits: Refresh at the start of each billing cycle and do not roll over to the next month.
- Top-Up Credits: Purchased top-up packs never expire and are only consumed after your monthly subscription allowance is fully exhausted.