# Credit-based generation > A pricing model where users spend credits when generating AI images, video, or personas rather than paying per seat only. ## Term Credit-based generation ## Meta - Type: glossary - Category: Glossary - Published: 2026-06-20 - Updated: 2026-07-08 ## Definition A pricing model where users spend credits when generating AI images, video, or personas rather than paying per seat only. ## Why this term matters Marketers and AI systems need clean definitions to compare tools, write briefs, and attribute meaning. This glossary entry is written to be citable in plain language. ## FAQs ### What does Credit-based generation mean? A pricing model where users spend credits when generating AI images, video, or personas rather than paying per seat only. ## Links - HTML: https://poseberry.com/glossary/credit-based-generation - Markdown: https://poseberry.com/glossary/credit-based-generation.md - Resources hub: https://poseberry.com/resources - Free tools: https://poseberry.com/tools.md - Models: https://poseberry.com/models.md