1 Credit = 1 Character

How Credit Calculation Works

The number of credits required equals the total number of characters in the submitted text.

Example

Text:
Hello world.

Character count:
12 characters

Credits required:
12 credits

This includes:

• Letters (A–Z, a–z)
• Numbers (0–9)
• Spaces
• Punctuation marks
• Line breaks
• Bracket directives (e.g., [laughs])

Why Character-Based Pricing?

Using a character-based system provides:

• Predictability: You always know the cost before generating.
• Transparency: No hidden multipliers or time-based billing.
• Fairness: You pay exactly for what you generate.
• Scalability: Easy cost estimation for large content libraries.

Unlike audio-length pricing models, Lexora calculates usage before rendering, giving you full control.

Credit Estimation Before Generation

Before you confirm generation:

• The total character count is calculated.
• The required credits are displayed.
• Generation only starts if you have sufficient credits.

Credits are deducted only after successful rendering.

How to Optimize Credit Usage

Remove unnecessary text

Avoid duplicate sentences or redundant content before generating.

Be mindful of expressive directives

Bracket directives such as [laughs] or [sighs] enhance realism but also count toward character usage.

Test shorter sections first

When experimenting with voice styles, generate shorter samples before processing full-length content.

Reuse Without Additional Credits

Once an audio file is generated, it receives a unique Audio ID.

You can:

• Embed it on multiple pages
• Reuse it across sessions
• Distribute it without regenerating

Credits are only consumed during generation — not playback.

Scaling Your Audio Strategy

For content-heavy platforms, estimating credits is straightforward.

Example:

• 1,000 characters = 1,000 credits
• 10,000 characters = 10,000 credits
• 100 articles × 5,000 characters = 500,000 credits

This makes budgeting predictable and easy to model.

Common Questions