Define the work you want to make
List the formats, lengths, and frequency you want to evaluate. Start with a modest sample rather than assuming every generated draft will be publishable.
Read the estimate for your settings
Video costs change with models, scenes, duration, images, voice, and music. Articles and campaign work have their own production steps.
Use the estimate shown for the actual job. A dollar credit balance is spending capacity, not a guaranteed quantity of content.
Include revision and review
Leave room for drafts you reject and work that needs another attempt. Completed paid steps can consume credit even if the entire run fails.
Someone still needs to check facts, creative quality, permissions, and the publishing result. Include that effort when comparing your options.
Keep separate budgets separate
Current prepaid packs do not renew automatically. Proposed monthly plans have a base fee and an included generation allowance, but are not yet available to purchase.
Google and Meta media spend is separate. Do not treat generation credits as an advertising budget.