Skip to main content
Automat Studio uses a usage-based system where your monthly allowance scales with your subscription plan. This guide explains how usage is calculated and what each plan offers.

How Usage Works

Usage is based on generation activity, not time spent in the app. Each generation you create counts toward your monthly allowance.

What Counts as Usage

The following activities consume your usage allowance:
  • Character images — Generating new character portraits
  • Location images — Generating new location visuals
  • First frames — Generating still images for shots
  • Videos — Generating video clips from first frames

What Doesn’t Count as Usage

The following activities are free and don’t affect your usage:
  • Browsing — Viewing your projects, characters, locations, and shots
  • Organizing — Creating projects, scenes, and structuring your workflow
  • Preparing assets — Writing descriptions, adjusting settings, and planning shots
  • Failed generations — If a generation fails (including content filter failures), it won’t count against your allowance
Only successful generations count toward your usage. You won’t be charged for failed attempts or system errors.

Subscription Plans

Each subscription includes a monthly generation allowance that scales with the plan. Higher tiers are designed to support more exploratory and long-form workflows.
PlanPriceBest For
Microbudget$10/monthTesting the platform and smaller projects
Independent$25/monthActive projects with regular generation needs
Hollywood$50/monthHigh-volume workflows and feature-length projects
There is currently no unlimited plan. If you find yourself consistently reaching your usage limit, consider upgrading to a higher tier for additional allowance.
Unused allowance does not carry over at the end of the month. Your allowance resets with each billing cycle.

Upgrading Your Plan

You can upgrade your subscription at any time. Upgrades are prorated automatically—you’ll only be charged for the remaining time in your billing cycle and will receive additional usage for the rest of the month. To upgrade:
  1. Visit your account settings or the subscriptions page
  2. Select your desired plan
  3. Confirm the upgrade
Your new allowance will be applied immediately.

Downgrading Your Plan

Downgrades are not prorated and take effect at the end of your current billing cycle. You’ll retain full access to your current plan’s features and allowance until then. To downgrade:
  1. Visit your account settings or the subscriptions page
  2. Select a lower-tier plan
  3. Confirm the downgrade
Your new plan and allowance will begin on your next billing date.

Tips for Managing Usage

  • Plan before you generate — Write detailed descriptions and prepare your assets before generating to get better results on the first try
  • Use the right model — Choosing appropriate models (see Models guide) can help you achieve desired results with fewer regenerations
  • Save successful generations — Once you create a character or location you like, save it and reuse it across scenes
  • Apply aesthetics — Using consistent aesthetics helps maintain visual coherence, reducing the need for regeneration

Questions?