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# How Pricing Works in eMOBIQ AI

## Introduction

Setting a budget is a crucial step in managing your project effectively. Below, we provide a clear breakdown of how pricing works, so you can make informed decisions.

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## Understanding the Pricing Model

Our pricing structure is designed to be transparent and flexible. The cost of your project is primarily determined by three key factors:

* **AI Model (Lite or Standard)**: The model you select at the start of your project directly affects cost. Lite is significantly cheaper and suited for prototyping, while Standard is recommended for production-ready applications.
* **Application Size (Number of Pages)**: The complexity and scope of your application impact the number of pages required. If a specific page count isn't provided in the prompt, it will be automatically determined by AI.
* **Backend Service:** Introducing external APIs or Supabase may increase the complexity of your application, in turn raising the cost. This is due to the refinement needed to ensure your application works as expected.

Remember, not all allocated budget will be used in one go. It adjusts based on your application size and how much refinement you plan on making.

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## Lite vs Standard

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p>Lite</p><ul><li>Significantly lower credit cost</li><li>Best for rapid prototyping and idea validation</li><li>Does not support advanced modes for complex projects</li><li>Recommended budget: <strong>5 – 10 Credits</strong></li></ul></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><p>Standard</p><ul><li>Higher accuracy and output quality</li><li>Supports advanced generation modes</li><li>Recommended for production-ready applications</li><li>Recommended budget: <strong>20 – 60 Credits</strong></li></ul></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Defining Your Application Size

Before submission, you can specify the estimated size of your application in the prompt:

* **Small**: 3-5 pages
* **Medium**: 8-10 pages
* **Large**: 12-15 pages

The final size may vary depending on the number of features and complexity outlined in your prompt.

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## Estimated Cost Breakdown

### Lite Model

Lite projects are always generated as small-scale applications (3–5 pages).

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="332" align="center"></th><th width="329" align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>App Size</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>Estimated Cost</strong></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Small</td><td align="center">3 – 5 Credits</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Standard Model

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="332" align="center"></th><th width="329" align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><strong>App Size</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>Estimated Cost</strong></td></tr><tr><td align="center">Small</td><td align="center">15 Credits</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Medium</td><td align="center">30 Credits</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Large</td><td align="center">50 Credits</td></tr></tbody></table>

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*These are estimates. Actual costs may vary depending on backend service complexity, the number of refinement rounds, and whether **manual review** mode is used.*
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## Instant Ideas Templates

[Instant Ideas](/emobiq-ai/readme/building-your-app/instant-ideas.md) templates are **completely free** — no credits are required to create an app from a template. Post-creation customization via the Debug Agent is billed separately based on token usage.

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We are committed to ensuring you have full control over your budget. If you have any questions, feel free to [*reach out*](https://orangekloud.com/contact-us/) to our team. We are here to help you every step of the way.