> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://fabricate.build/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Plans & Credits

> Everything you need to know about Fabricate's pricing plans and how credits work.

Fabricate uses a credit-based system. Credits are consumed when you send messages in **Build Mode**. **Discuss Mode is always free** — use it as much as you like.

## Plans

| Feature              | Free              | Pro               | Scale             |
| -------------------- | ----------------- | ----------------- | ----------------- |
| **Monthly Price**    | \$0               | \$25/mo           | \$50/mo           |
| **Credits/Month**    | 60                | 350               | 700               |
| **Daily Credit Cap** | 15                | —                 | —                 |
| **Published Apps**   | 1                 | Unlimited         | Unlimited         |
| **AI Models**        | Same as all plans | Same as all plans | Same as all plans |
| **Custom Domains**   | —                 | ✓                 | ✓                 |
| **GitHub Sync**      | ✓                 | ✓                 | ✓                 |
| **Private Apps**     | —                 | ✓                 | ✓                 |
| **Priority Support** | —                 | —                 | ✓                 |

<Info>
  All plans use the same advanced AI models — there's no tier-gating on AI quality. All plans also include unlimited Discuss Mode messages. Credits are only used in Build Mode. Annual billing is available on Pro and Scale.
</Info>

## How Credits Work

Credits are a measure of AI computation. The more complex your request, the more tokens are processed — and the more credits are used.

**The formula:**

```
Credits used = Total tokens processed / TOKENS_PER_CREDIT
TOKENS_PER_CREDIT = 10,000
```

Tokens include both the input (your message + the app context Fabricate reads) and the output (the code Fabricate writes).

### What Uses More Credits?

* **Large apps** — more existing code = more context tokens read
* **Complex changes** — touching many files at once
* **Long responses** — generating large blocks of new code

### What Uses Fewer Credits?

* **Targeted changes** — "only change the button color on the home page"
* **Early in a project** — less code context to read
* **Discuss Mode** — completely free, no credits used

## Credit Examples

| Action                    | Approximate Credits |
| ------------------------- | ------------------- |
| First prompt (new app)    | 3–8 credits         |
| Small UI change           | 1–3 credits         |
| Adding a new feature      | 3–10 credits        |
| Major refactor            | 8–20 credits        |
| Complex multi-file change | 10–25 credits       |

<Warning>
  These are estimates. Actual credit usage depends on your app's current size and the complexity of your request.
</Warning>

## Plan Details

### Free Plan — \$0/month

* **60 credits per month** — resets on your billing date
* **15-credit daily cap** — limits how many credits you can use in a single day
* **1 published app**
* GitHub sync included
* Public apps only
* Great for: learning, prototyping, side projects

### Pro Plan — \$25/month

* **350 credits per month**
* **Unlimited published apps**
* Everything in Free, plus:
* Custom domains
* Private apps (password-protected)
* No daily credit cap
* Perfect for: indie hackers, freelancers, small teams

### Scale Plan — \$50/month

* **700 credits per month**
* **Unlimited published apps**
* Everything in Pro, plus:
* Priority support
* Ideal for: agencies, complex apps, high-volume builders

<Info>
  Every plan uses the same advanced AI models. Upgrading gets you more credits and features — not a better model.
</Info>

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="Do unused credits roll over?">
    No — credits reset at the start of each billing period. Use them or lose them.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I buy extra credits?">
    Not currently. If you regularly run out, consider upgrading to the next plan.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens when I run out of credits?">
    You can still use Discuss Mode for free. Build Mode will be unavailable until your credits reset at the start of next month, or you upgrade your plan.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I downgrade my plan?">
    Yes. You can change your plan at any time. Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing period.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a free trial of Pro or Scale?">
    There's no free trial. Instead, the Free plan lets you try Fabricate with 60 credits per month — no credit card required.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I check my credit balance?">
    Your current credit balance is shown in the editor interface. You can also check it in your account settings.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>