vidIQ uses two systems to manage access across plans:
AI Credits — A shared monthly balance that powers resource-intensive AI tools like the AI Coach, Thumbnails, Clipping, Script Writer, and more. Credits are shared across supported AI tools, so using credits in one place reduces the amount available for the vidIQ AI tools. You can check your remaining credits anytime in the vidIQ web app or the browser extension from the credits indicator (sparkle/star icon).
Plan-Based Access — Certain features have their own per-plan limits (e.g., number of search results, tracked competitors) that are separate from your AI credit balance.
AI Credits
Monthly Credit Allowance
Plan | Credits/Month |
Free | 150 |
Pro (1 channel) | 1,000 |
Boost (1 / 2 / 3 channels) | 2,000 / 2,500 / 3,000 |
Max (1 / 2 / 3 channels) | 6,000 / 8,000 / 10,000 |
Coaching | 6,000 |
👉 Credits refresh monthly on the anniversary of your sign-up date (Free plans) or upgrade date (paid plans). Unused credits do not roll over.
Credit Costs Per Action
Tool | Action | Credit Cost |
Per message | 10 | |
Per message | 25 | |
Per message | 35 | |
Per generation, regeneration, or edit | 22 | |
Per minute of selected script length | 1 | |
Per minute of input video | 9 | |
Per second of output video | 20 | |
Per generation (up to 3 titles) | 3 | |
Per description | 1 | |
Per use | 3 | |
Comments Replies | Per generation | 1 |
Comments Analysis | Analyze or refine | Varies |
Note: The extension is currently transitioning to the AI credit system. Some users may still see legacy feature limits during the rollout. Once fully transitioned, these features will draw from your shared AI credit balance like other AI-powered tools.
Tip: You can check your remaining credit balance at any time from your vidIQ dashboard.
Plan-Based Access
The features below don't use AI credits. Instead, each plan comes with its own set of access levels and limits.
Web App
Feature | Free | Boost | Max | Coaching |
Cards available in 12 hrs | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | |
3 results/search | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
8 results/search | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
3/day | 50/day | 50/day | 50/day | |
3 lifetime | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
Up to 3 | Up to 20 | Up to 50 | Up to 20 | |
Limited access | All modules | All modules | All modules | |
Save up to 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
vidIQ Lessons | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Industry Professional Lessons | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
— | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
— | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
vidIQ Extension
Feature | Free | Boost | Max | Coaching |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Real-Time Stats | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Search Panel | 3 results | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Filters | Limited | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
Outlier Score | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Keyword Inspector (keywords/search) | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Limited Filters | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
3 sections, limited timeframe | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
CSV Export | 10 videos | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Trending Videos | 6 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Top Keywords | 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Recommended Tags | 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
3 lifetime | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
Ranked Tag Score | Up to 3/video | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Advanced Embed | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Controversial Keywords | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Title & Description Translations | — | 500 | 500 | 500 |
Coaching Plan Exclusives
The Coaching plan includes everything above, plus personalized support from a dedicated YouTube coach:
One-on-one YouTube coaching sessions
Customized step-by-step growth plan
Feedback on thumbnails, titles, and videos
Personalized channel audit
AI Credits FAQ
Below are quick answers to questions we often see about AI credits, including where to check your balance and when credits reset.
Can I buy more AI credits?
AI credits can’t be purchased as an add-on at this time. If you need more credits, the only option is to upgrade to a higher plan (or move to a multi-channel plan). Upgrades typically reset your billing cycle and apply your new monthly credit allowance right away.
How can I check how many credits I have left?
You can view your remaining credits in both the vidIQ web app and the vidIQ browser extension.
Web app: Look in the bottom-left corner next to your plan name, then hover over the sparkle/star icon to see your remaining credits and reset date.
Browser extension: Look near the top of the extension panel for the same sparkle/star icon, then hover over it to see your remaining credits and reset date.
When do my credits reset?
Your credits reset automatically:
Paid plans: Credits reset monthly on your billing/upgrade anniversary date (you’ll see the exact reset date in the sparkle/star indicator).
Free plan: The best way to confirm your exact reset date is to check the sparkle/star credits indicator in your account (it shows both your remaining balance and the reset date). If anything looks off with your reset date or balance, message the vidIQ support team in the in-app chat to confirm it for you.
I upgraded, but why don’t I see the option to upgrade?
If your subscription was purchased through a third-party platform (like Apple App Store or Google Play), plan changes typically need to be managed in the same platform. If you don’t see upgrade options in the web app, your subscription may be managed through Apple/Google, please check that platform for plan changes. Also confirm you’re logged into the same email you used to purchase.
Feel free to read more about how to upgrade to a different plan in the article: How to change to a different plan?
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