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What credits are and how much each thing uses

Updated October 8, 2026

Short answer

Credits are the plan's monthly AI balance: 400 on Basic and 800 on Pro. An image post uses about 16 credits (research 5, caption 3, design 8), a 5-slide carousel about 48, and a content-week Reel the same as an image post. Generating a new week of ideas uses 15 (the first one is free).

Step by step

  1. Check your balance in the Viralyse dashboard.
  2. Before generating, check the day's format (carousels use more).
  3. If you run out mid-month, wait for the renewal or change plans.

Good to know

  • Swapping a day's idea doesn't use credits.
  • If a generation fails, its credits are refunded.
  • Viralyse Studio credits are separate.

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