Plans & credits
Nova8 plans determine four things: which AI models you can use, how many credits refill each month, how many native builds you can ship to TestFlight or the App Store each month, and which delivery features (GitHub push, custom domains, white-label) are unlocked.
Plans
| Plan | Price | Credits / month | TestFlight deploys / month | Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 500 credits (one-time) | 0 | Sonnet |
| Starter | $19.99 | 3,000 | 3 | All models |
| Pro | $49.99 | 10,000 | 10 | All models, including Opus |
| Max | $199.99 | 50,000 | 50 | All models, priority queue, early access |
| Studio | Custom | Custom | Negotiable | All models, priority queue, dedicated support |
Free is a trial tier (500 one-time credits, no card required) granted at signup. It is not shown on the public pricing page — sign up first and you'll start there automatically.
Studio plan is for app studios, agencies, and teams that build apps for clients (white-label, reseller, internal teams). Submit an inquiry on the pricing page and we will reach out within one business day.
Top-ups
If you run out before the month resets, top-up packs add credits at a flat rate ($9.99 per 1,000 credits). Top-up credits do not expire and stack with your monthly refill.
| Pack | Price | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mini | $9.99 | 1,000 |
| Standard | $19.99 | 2,000 |
| Plus | $49.99 | 5,000 |
| Max | $99.99 | 10,000 |
Credit costs
Credits are consumed by AI generation. Each prompt uses input + output tokens; rates are converted to credits at ~$0.0025 per credit (1 credit = 0.25¢).
| Action | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Sonnet code generation | ~100–800 credits |
| Opus code generation | ~200–2,000 credits |
| App icon image | 20 credits each (Free: 1, paid: 4 per generation) |
| Live preview compilation | 0 credits (included) |
| TestFlight build | 0 credits (EAS Build is included on paid plans) |
Billing
- Subscriptions are billed monthly via Stripe. You can cancel anytime; access continues to the end of the billing period.
- Top-up purchases are one-time charges. Credits land in your account within seconds.
- Annual billing on Starter and Pro saves 20% (paid yearly upfront).
- Studio plans include custom annual billing, team seats, and volume pricing. Submit an inquiry from the pricing page or email [email protected].
Refunds
If you are unsatisfied with Nova8 within 14 days of your first paid charge, email [email protected] and we will refund the charge. Top-up packs are refundable only on credits not yet consumed.