PixiqueAI Pricing Plans Explained — Which Plan Is Right for You?
You found the tool you need — background removal, upscale, headshots, or batch resize — and then the pricing page asks a fair question: **Free, Basic, Starter, or Pro?** All four sit on the same PixiqueAI toolkit, but credits, export options, and upload limits change how far each plan takes you in a real week of work.
This guide explains what each tier actually includes, how credits map to everyday tasks, when **Starter export features** justify the step up from Basic, and why **Pro** is the default choice for high-volume creators and small teams — without pretending higher plans unlock tools that Basic already has.
The four plans at a glance
| Plan | Price | Credits | Upload limit | Best for | |------|-------|---------|--------------|----------| | **Free** | €0 | 3 / day | 10 MB | Trying tools, occasional edits | | **Basic** | €1.9 / mo | 100 / month | 10 MB | Solo creators unlocking full AI toolkit | | **Starter** | €4.99 / mo | 200 / month | 25 MB | Freelancers needing pro export control | | **Pro** | €9.99 / mo | 500 / month | 50 MB | Batch workflows and heavy monthly volume |
Every plan includes a **commercial usage license** — even Free. Paid plans remove the watermark and expand how you can download results.
Free: test the workflow without a card
Free is designed for discovery, not production at scale.
**What you get:**
- **5 tools** — Image Resize, Compress, Convert, Crop, and Background Remover AI - **3 credits per day** — enough for a few instant edits or one AI background removal - **PNG & JPEG downloads** with watermark - **Resize export capped at 70% quality**
**What you do not get:** the other 20 AI tools (upscale, object removal, headshots, logo generator, and the rest), WebP export, watermark-free downloads, or monthly credit pools.
Free is ideal if you want to confirm quality on background removal or compression before committing. If you touch AI tools more than a couple of times per week, Basic becomes cheaper than fighting the daily cap.
Basic: unlock the full toolkit
Basic is the inflection point where PixiqueAI becomes a complete image production stack.
**Everything in Free, plus:**
- **Full AI toolkit** — all 25 tools, including AI Upscaler, Object Remove, AI Headshots, Logo Generator, and Interior Design - **100 credits per month** — no daily reset; spend across the month as projects arrive - **No watermark** on downloads - **HD exports** in PNG, JPEG, and WebP - **Full-quality resize export** (100%)
Basic fits bloggers, side-project storefronts, and anyone who needs AI editing a few times per week but does not need custom export dimensions or batch uploads.
What 100 credits feels like in practice
Rough guide (actual costs vary by tool):
- **Instant tools** (resize, compress, convert, crop) — **1 credit** each → 100 lightweight edits per month
- **Background removal / blur** — from **5 credits** → roughly 20 cutouts per month if that is all you do
- **Heavy AI** (object removal, age filter, interior design) — **8–12 credits** → budget fewer runs, combine with instant tools for delivery
If you routinely burn through 100 credits before mid-month, Starter or Pro is the rational next step — not because new tools appear, but because the pool is too small for your volume.
Starter: pro export for client-ready files
Starter keeps the **same 25 tools as Basic**. The upgrade is about **capacity and export control**.
**Everything in Basic, plus:**
- **200 credits / month** — 2× Basic - **25 MB uploads** — 2.5× Basic file size limit - **Advanced export** — custom download scale, transparent PNG, maximum JPEG quality, compression and target file-size controls
Choose Starter when you deliver assets to clients or marketplaces that care about **exact dimensions and transparent cutouts**. E-commerce sellers exporting product PNGs, designers handing off Web-ready files, and social managers who need precise export sizes benefit here.
Starter is also the sweet spot when Basic credits run out consistently but you do not yet need batch processing — you are paying for breathing room and export precision, not a different product.
Pro: volume, large files, and batch processing
Pro targets users who treat PixiqueAI as infrastructure — not a one-off editor.
**Everything in Starter, plus:**
- **500 credits / month** — 2.5× Starter - **50 MB per file** — 2× Starter upload headroom - **Batch processing** — up to **10 files at once** on supported tools
If you resize, compress, or remove backgrounds across dozens of SKUs, campaign variants, or event galleries, batch on Pro eliminates repetitive one-by-one uploads. The larger upload ceiling matters for high-resolution sources straight from camera or print scans.
Export features match Starter — Pro is not an export upgrade; it is a **throughput upgrade**.
How to choose: three quick scenarios
“I edit a few photos per month for my blog or shop”
Start **Free**, upgrade to **Basic** when you need upscale, object removal, or watermark-free downloads. Basic’s monthly pool is easier to plan around than 3 credits per day.
“I deliver images to clients with specific export specs”
**Starter** — transparent PNG, custom scale, and compression control show up at download time. Pair with background removal and compression guide workflows.
“I process catalogs, batches, or daily content at scale”
**Pro** — 500 credits, 50 MB uploads, and 10-file batch runs. Use batch for homogeneous tasks; reserve single-file AI tools for hero assets that need manual review.
Credits vs plans: the detail most pages skip
Credits are **shared across all tools** on your plan. There is no separate “AI quota” — a resize and an upscale draw from the same pool.
Paid plans refresh **monthly**; Free refreshes **daily**. That difference matters for project-based work: monthly pools let you spend heavily during a launch week and stay quiet afterward.
Tool costs reflect processing type — instant Sharp operations stay at 1 credit so routine delivery stays cheap, while multi-model AI pipelines cost more. See the credits section on the pricing page for the full breakdown.
What does not change between paid tiers
To set expectations clearly:
- **Tool access** — Basic, Starter, and Pro include the **same 25 tools** - **Commercial license** — included on every plan - **AI quality** — the same models run regardless of tier; you are not buying “better AI” on Pro, you are buying **more runs, bigger files, and batch**
The pricing page lists every tool per plan so you can verify this yourself — Free shows 5 essentials; paid tiers show the complete toolkit grouped by category.
Upgrade path that matches real usage
A practical progression most users follow:
1. **Free** — confirm output quality on background removal or compression 2. **Basic** — unlock the tool you actually need weekly (upscale, headshots, object removal) 3. **Starter** — when exports need transparent PNG, custom sizes, or you hit the 100-credit wall 4. **Pro** — when batch and 500 credits save measurable time each month
You can change plans from the billing portal anytime — upgrades apply to the next billing cycle through Stripe; downgrades follow your subscription settings.
Bottom line
PixiqueAI pricing is **volume- and export-driven**, not a ladder of hidden tools. **Basic** opens the full AI toolkit; **Starter** adds professional download control and double the credits; **Pro** adds batch processing and serious monthly headroom for people who live in the editor.
If you are unsure, start Free, pick one real project, count how many credits it consumes, and compare that number to the monthly pools on the pricing page. The right plan is the one that covers your typical month without friction — not the one with the longest feature list.
Frequently asked questions
Is PixiqueAI Free really free?+
Yes. Free includes 3 credits per day, 5 essential tools (resize, compress, convert, crop, and AI background removal), PNG and JPEG downloads with watermark, and a commercial usage license. No credit card is required to sign up.
What is the difference between Basic and Starter?+
Both unlock the full 25-tool AI toolkit. Basic gives 100 credits per month and standard HD export. Starter doubles credits to 200, raises upload limits to 25 MB per file, and adds advanced export — custom scale, transparent PNG, maximum JPEG quality, and compression controls.
Do Starter and Pro include more tools than Basic?+
No. Basic, Starter, and Pro include the same 25 tools. The upgrade path is about monthly credits, upload size, export flexibility, and — on Pro — batch processing up to 10 files at once.
How do PixiqueAI credits work?+
Instant tools like resize, compress, convert, and crop cost 1 credit each. AI tools cost more depending on complexity — typically 2 to 12 credits per use. Free credits refresh daily; paid plans use a monthly pool you spend at your own pace.
Which plan is best for e-commerce sellers?+
Basic is enough to unlock background removal, upscale, and object removal for product photos. Choose Starter if you need transparent PNG exports and custom download sizes for marketplaces. Choose Pro if you process large catalogs in batches.
Can I use PixiqueAI commercially on the Free plan?+
Yes. Commercial usage rights are included on every plan, including Free. The Free limitation is watermarked output and fewer credits — not licensing.