Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) Guide

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Have questions about PAYG? Check out our Pricing & Plans FAQ for quick answers to common questions.

Overview

The Leonardo AI production API now offers Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) pricing - a flexible, usage-based model where you top up your balance as needed and only pay for the generations you create, with transparent dollar-based pricing.

What is PAYG Pricing?

PAYG is a usage-based pricing model where you:

• Top up your account balance manually or automatically when needed
• Pay only for generations you create - no monthly commitments
• See costs in US dollars for easier budgeting and cost tracking
• Get the same standardised rate as the previous Pro tier

Key Benefits

Flexibility

• No monthly subscription commitments
• Top up only when you need to
• Scale usage up or down without changing plans

Better Value

• Basic plan users: Save up to 42% on future top-ups
• Standard plan users: Save up to 24% on future top-ups
• Pro plan users: Same great rate with more flexibility

Transparent Pricing

• All costs displayed in US dollars
• Easy to budget and track spending
• No confusion about credit values

How PAYG Works

Account Balance

Your account maintains a balance in US dollars. Each API generation deducts from this balance based on the model and settings you use.

Top-Up Options

Manual Top-Up:

• Add credit to your account whenever you choose
• Select from preset amounts or enter a custom amount
• Immediate credit to your account

Auto Top-Up (Recommended):

• Set a minimum balance threshold (e.g., $10)
• Set an auto top-up amount (e.g., $50)
• When your balance drops below the threshold, we automatically charge your payment method
• Never worry about running out of balance

Example Auto Top-Up:

Threshold: $10
Auto Top-Up Amount: $50

When your balance drops below $10, we automatically add $50 to your account.

Migrating from Monthly Plans

Your Existing Credits

When you switch from a monthly subscription plan to PAYG:

1. You retain your current balance
2. Credits convert to dollars based on a standardised rate
3. Your purchasing power stays identical - you can generate the same number of images

How Was My Balance Calculated?

Your existing credits have been converted to dollars using the standardized PAYG rate - the same rate used for all future top-ups and generations. Key points:

• All PAYG users receive the same standardized rate
• Your purchasing power remains identical
• The dollar amount reflects current PAYG pricing
• Basic and Standard users save significantly on all future top-ups

Savings on Future Top-Ups

Here's what you'll save on all new top-ups after switching:

How to Switch to PAYG

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Log in to the Leonardo app
2. Navigate to API Access
3. Cancel your current plan
4. Review your conversion details:

• See your current credit balance
• See the equivalent dollar amount
• Confirm the switch

1. Set up auto top-up (recommended) to avoid interruptions
2. Start using PAYG - your existing credits are now in dollars

When Should I Switch?

Switching to PAYG is currently optional, allowing you to:

• Move to PAYG at your convenience
• Continue with your current monthly plan
• Choose the timing that suits your needs

Note: We'll provide advance notice if this changes in the future.