Comparison
Pay-as-you-go credits vs a monthly subscription
PicBarn sells the same credits two ways: one-off packs that last 12 months, or a monthly allowance that rolls over while you subscribe. The right one depends on how steadily you list.
| Category | Pay-as-you-go credits | Monthly subscription |
|---|---|---|
| Price | US$19 for 70 credits, US$49 for 220, US$99 for 500. | US$29 a month for 150 credits, US$79 for 450, US$199 for 1,300. |
| Cost per credit | About US$0.27, US$0.22 and US$0.20. | About US$0.19, US$0.18 and US$0.15. |
| Expiry | Pack credits are valid for 12 months from purchase. | Credits renew every month; unused ones roll over while the subscription is active. |
| Commitment | None: buy when you have a batch to list. | A monthly charge until you cancel, which you can do at any time from Settings; credits already granted stay until they expire. |
| What a credit buys | The same on both: a scene is 3 credits for 4 images, virtual try-on 4 for 4, text edit and recolour 2 per image, infographic and pure-white main image 1 per image. | Identical prices per job; only the price of the credit differs. |
| Example: 20 products | A main image and one scene set each is 20 x (1 + 3) = 80 credits: the US$49 pack, with 140 credits left for later. | The same 80 credits fit inside the US$29 plan, with 70 rolling over to the next month. |
| Failed runs and trial | Failed runs are refunded. Every new account starts with 5 free credits. | Same refunds; the 5 free credits apply before you subscribe. |
| Best for | Seasonal sellers, one-off catalogue refreshes, and testing before committing. | Sellers who list or refresh every month, agencies, and catalogues large enough that the lower credit price adds up. |
Verdict
If you list in bursts, a launch, a seasonal refresh, a new supplier, packs are simpler: you pay once, the credits last 12 months, and nothing renews. The US$49 pack covers a main image and a scene set for 50 products or more.
If you list every month, a subscription is cheaper per credit at every tier, from about US$0.19 down to about US$0.15, and unused credits roll over while it is active, so a quiet month is not wasted. Start with the 5 free credits, see what a typical month uses, then pick whichever fits.
Questions
How much is one credit worth?
About US$0.25 at list price. Packs work out between about US$0.20 and US$0.27 a credit, subscriptions between about US$0.15 and US$0.19.
Do subscription credits expire?
They renew every month and unused ones roll over while the subscription is active. Pack credits are valid for 12 months.
What can I do with the 5 free credits?
For example, one scene set of 4 images (3 credits) and two pure-white main images (1 credit each), or one virtual try-on set (4 credits) and one main image.
Related
- AI product photography — lifestyle scenes from one photoPlace your product in a kitchen, living room, desk or outdoor scene. The product stays pixel-exact; the scene, light and shadows are generated around it.
- AI virtual try-on — put your clothes on a modelVirtual try-on for sellers: upload a flat-lay or ghost-mannequin shot, pick an AI fashion model, and get on-model photos that keep every stitch of the garment. Amazon-, Shopify- and TikTok-ready sizes.
- Amazon infographic images — A+ feature callouts with real textMake Amazon infographic images and A+ content modules in a minute: describe the product, type up to four selling points, pick a layout. The text is rendered exactly as typed, readable at thumbnail size. 1 credit per image.
- Edit text in image or photo online — keep the same fontEdit text in an image or photo without Photoshop: AI finds every line, you retype it, and the new words keep the original font, colour and texture. Change text in a JPG, a label, a banner or a screenshot in seconds; 5 free credits.