Stop paying for AI you're not using.

How do I work out if pay-as-you-go is cheaper?

Compare your actual monthly usage costed per use with your current subscriptions.

1. List each subscription and its monthly price
2. Count what you actually made with each last month
3. Price that usage on a pay-as-you-go platform
4. Compare totals and keep the cheaper mix

How do credits work on AI platforms?

You buy a balance; each generation uses credits based on the model and length.

1. Check how many credits each model uses
2. Check whether credits expire
3. Check top-up options and minimums
4. Track spend per project

How do I choose AI tools for creators?

Pick by job: images, video, voice, writing.

1. Images: product shots and thumbnails
2. Video: short clips and avatars
3. Voice: voiceovers and dubbing
4. Writing: scripts and captions
5. Prefer platforms that cover several jobs on one balance

How do I keep AI costs under control?

Set budgets, test on cheaper models first and reuse good outputs.

1. Set a monthly cap
2. Draft with cheaper models, finish with premium ones
3. Save prompts that work
4. Review spending monthly

When is a subscription better?

When you use one tool heavily every week.

1. Check if you hit the subscription's included amount each month
2. Compare the subscription with per-use cost at that volume
3. Keep one subscription for your main tool
4. Use pay-as-you-go for the rest

How do I price AI work for clients?

Pass through AI costs plus your time and skill.

1. Track AI cost per project
2. Add your hourly rate
3. Agree revisions in advance
4. State usage rights clearly

What does a typical AI voice subscription cost?

For example, ElevenLabs lists plans from $6 a month (Starter) to $22 (Creator) and up (ElevenLabs).

Do pay-as-you-go credits expire?

It depends on the platform. Check expiry before buying large top-ups.

Is pay-as-you-go AI lower quality?

No; quality depends on the model, not the billing.

Can I own what AI makes?

Purely AI-generated material is not protected by US copyright; your edits can be (US Copyright Office).

Which jobs cost the most?

Video and talking avatars usually cost far more per output than images or text.

Can I mix both models?

Yes: one subscription for your main tool, pay-as-you-go for occasional jobs.