Artlist MCP Credits: What Each Generation Costs (2026)
Last verified: 2026-11-05
Artlist MCP draws on the same credits as the Artlist website, but it doesn't honor unlimited generations. A model your plan makes unlimited on the site still costs credits when your assistant runs it.
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Cost per generation
Credit counts are quotes from our Max Pro account on 2026-11-05, so ask your assistant for a quote on your plan. Dollar figures are each plan's price divided by its credits.
| Generation | Credits | AI Starter, annual | AI Core, annual | AI Pro, annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Banana Pro image | 160 | $0.12 | $0.10 | $0.08 |
| Kling v3 Standard, 5 s, 720p, no audio | 400 | $0.29 | $0.24 | $0.20 |
| Seedance 2.5, 8 s, 480p draft, with audio | 1,600 | $1.16 | $0.96 | $0.80 |
| Seedance 2.5, 8 s, 720p, with audio | 4,000 | $2.91 | $2.40 | $2.00 |
| Seedance 2.5, 8 s, 1080p, with audio | 8,000 | $5.81 | $4.80 | $4.00 |
| Rodin v2.5 Fast, 3D | 300 | $0.22 | $0.18 | $0.15 |
| Tripo H3.1, text to 3D, medium | 600 | $0.44 | $0.36 | $0.30 |
| Tripo H3.1, image to 3D, medium | 900 | $0.65 | $0.54 | $0.45 |
| Meshy v7, text to 3D | 3,600 | $2.62 | $2.16 | $1.80 |
| Custom voice | 500 | $0.36 | $0.30 | $0.25 |
Monthly billing raises the cost per credit by about 67%. An 8-second 720p Seedance 2.5 clip costs about $4.85 on AI Starter paid monthly. Your assistant can quote any generation without starting it, so ask before a large run.
What each plan buys per month
| Plan | Annual price per month | Credits | Nano Banana Pro images | Kling v3 Standard clips (5 s, 720p) | Seedance 2.5 clips (8 s, 720p) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Starter | $11.99 | 16,500 | 103 | 41 | 4 |
| AI Core | $23.99 | 40,000 | 250 | 100 | 10 |
| AI Pro | $59.99 | 120,000 | 750 | 300 | 30 |
Each column assumes you spend the whole month's credits on that one model. Artlist advertises up to 1,650 images and 330 videos on AI Starter, which only cheaper models reach. See all Artlist plans and pricing.
Credit rules
- Credits leave at the request. You can't cancel a generation after it starts.
- Credits don't roll over. Unused monthly credits disappear, with an exception for the first month after an upgrade.
- Top-ups are limited. They're sold on yearly AI Suite and Max Pro plans with 80,000+ credits, expire after 30 days and end if you cancel.
- New takes cost again. Each request deducts credits, so test prompts on cheap models.
Spend less through your assistant
Use Seedance 2.5 drafts. An 8-second 480p draft costs 1,600 credits. Rendering a draft at 1080p costs the full 8,000, so a kept take costs 9,600. Drafts win as soon as you reject one take.
Run volume on the website. AI Core includes 7 unlimited models and AI Pro includes 17, on the site only. Send repeated tests there, and use MCP when you want the assistant to handle the work.
Name your model. If you use a saved reference without naming a model, your assistant picks one that supports it, and that pick can cost more. Compare options in our Artlist AI models list.
Review batches first. A batch holds up to 20 jobs and gets one quote. High-cost requests stop for your approval, and nothing is charged until you give it.
How this compares
Higgsfield, Magnific and Runway also charge credits over MCP on models they make unlimited on their sites. Our guide to the best MCP for AI image and video generation covers the rest.
Which plan should you buy?
AI Starter suits image work and short tests. Four 8-second 720p Seedance 2.5 clips will run out quickly on video projects.
AI Core suits regular social video, with credits for about 100 5-second Kling v3 Standard clips.
AI Pro suits teams, with three seats and the lowest cost per credit of the three.
For a library with no AI credits to manage, check the latest Epidemic Sound discount.
FAQ
Does Artlist MCP cost extra?
No. It uses your plan's existing AI credits.
Are unlimited generations available through Artlist MCP?
No. Artlist states that MCP supports credit-based generations only.
Do failed generations cost credits?
Failed jobs in a batch aren't charged. Artlist doesn't state a general rule for other failures, so contact support if a generation fails and your balance has dropped.
Which plans include Artlist MCP?
Artlist lists MCP on AI Starter and above.