> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://orem.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Credits and plans: understanding Orem's billing system
> Learn how Orem credits are consumed per action, what each plan includes, how annual billing saves 17%, and how to earn bonus credits.
Credits are Orem's currency for AI generation. Every time you create a track, beat, piece of artwork, or run a mastering job, a small number of credits are deducted from your monthly balance. Your plan determines how many credits you receive at the start of each billing cycle, and unused credits do not roll over to the next month.
## Credit costs per action
| Action | Credit cost |
| ------------------------------- | ------------ |
| AI track generation (per track) | \~25 credits |
| Beat generation | \~25 credits |
| Cover song | 20 credits |
| Sing over instrumental | 20 credits |
| Mastering | 15 credits |
| Stem extraction | 15 credits |
| Artwork generation | 5 credits |
| Voice changer | 10 credits |
| Vocal Music Studio track | 10 credits |
| Voiceover clip | 5 credits |
AI track and beat generation each produce two versions — V1 and V2 — as part of a single generation job. The credit cost shown above covers both versions together.
## Plans
**\$0 / month**
The Free plan is the best way to try Orem before committing to a paid plan. You start with 100 credits and access to the core creative tools.
**Included:**
* 100 credits per month
* Music Generation (AI Studio)
* Beat Studio
* Community access and publishing
* Profile and social features
**Not included:**
* Commercial use rights — tracks are for personal use only
* Artwork Studio
* Album Studio
* Priority Queue
Free plan tracks cannot be used commercially (ads, sync, sales, streaming revenue). Upgrade to Creator or Pro to unlock commercial rights and ownership.
\*\*$9.99 / month** — or $99.51 / year (save 17%)
Creator is designed for artists and creators who want to release music, monetize their work, and build a catalogue.
**Included:**
* 5,000 credits per month
* Full commercial rights on all tracks
* You own all tracks you generate
* All studio features
* Album Studio — up to 5 tracks per album, 3 albums per month
* Artwork Studio
* Priority Queue — your generations process ahead of Free users
* Community access and publishing
* Profile and social features
**Billing note:** When billed annually, you pay $99.51 upfront (equivalent to ~$8.29/month) instead of \$9.99/month.
\*\*$19.99 / month** — or $199.10 / year (save 17%)
Pro is built for professionals who need the highest output, the best AI engine, and priority access to everything new.
**Included:**
* 15,000 credits per month
* MusicGen V2 Engine — Orem's highest-quality music generation model
* All studio features
* Album Studio Unlimited — no track or album count caps
* You own all content you generate
* Early access to beta features before general release
* No Priority Queue wait — fastest generation times
* Premium Support
* All future features included
**Billing note:** When billed annually, you pay $199.10 upfront (equivalent to ~$16.59/month) instead of \$19.99/month.
## Annual vs monthly billing
Switching to annual billing saves 17% on both Creator and Pro plans. The discount is applied automatically when you select **Yearly** on the pricing page — you're billed the annual total upfront and gain access for the full year.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (total) | Annual (per month) | Savings |
| ------- | ------- | -------------- | ------------------ | ----------- |
| Creator | \$9.99 | \$99.51 | \~\$8.29 | \~\$20/year |
| Pro | \$19.99 | \$199.10 | \~\$16.59 | \~\$40/year |
## Earning bonus credits
### Referrals
Share your referral link with other creators. You earn **25 credits** for every person who signs up through your link. There's no cap — the more creators you bring in, the more credits you accumulate.
### Founders Beta bonus
The first 50 users to join the Orem Founders Beta receive **500 bonus credits** plus **one month of Pro access free**. Beta spots are limited and claimed on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply at [orem.io](https://orem.io).
## Frequently asked questions
No. Credits reset at the start of each billing cycle. Use your credits before your renewal date to get the most out of your plan.
Yes. You can change your plan from the Pricing page at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately. If you downgrade, the change applies at the start of your next billing cycle.
Creator and Pro subscribers own full commercial rights to every track, beat, and piece of artwork they generate on Orem. Free plan users can use generated content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
Generation will be paused until your credits reset at the start of your next billing cycle. You can also upgrade to a higher plan at any time to receive more credits immediately.
Founders Beta members receive one month of Pro free with their 500 bonus credits. Outside of the beta, you can start on the Free plan to explore the platform before upgrading.