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Pixel Engine: pricing, free tier and licence
price: verified licence: verified · last checked 2026-10-15 · https://pixelengine.ai
Can I sell what it makes? Free tier: commercial use allowed. Paid: commercial use allowed. Full answer with sources
Pricing is on the homepage (#pricing); there is no /pricing page. Terms let Pixel Engine train on your prompts, uploads and generations. No attribution clause found.
| Category | 2D, pixel art & sprites |
|---|---|
| Free tier | Free: $0, 100 credits/month (starter credits) |
| Paid price (as shown) | Plus $12/mo (2,000 credits); Pro $20/mo (4,000); Ultra $60/mo (12,000) |
| Price note | Monthly credits refill and don't carry over; purchased credits don't expire |
| Currency | USD |
| Credits / cost per asset | Animation 20-26 credits; image generation 6-36 credits; background removal ~2 credits (monthly credits ~200 = $1, purchased ~100 = $1 per API docs) |
| Licence: free tier | Terms (effective Oct 1, 2026): you may use what Pixel Engine generates for any purpose, including in commercial games. Not limited by plan |
| Licence: paid | Same (terms do not differ by plan) |
| Export / engine support | unverified |
| API / MCP access | HTTP API (/animate, /generate-image) and MCP server |
| Affiliate | No affiliate program verified |
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- 2026-10-15: Added to index; baseline snapshot of pricing/terms pages taken.
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FAQ
How much does Pixel Engine cost?
As shown on the vendor's pricing page on 2026-10-15: Plus $12/mo (2,000 credits); Pro $20/mo (4,000); Ultra $60/mo (12,000). Monthly credits refill and don't carry over; purchased credits don't expire.
Does Pixel Engine have a free tier?
Free: $0, 100 credits/month (starter credits).
Is Pixel Engine free for commercial use?
Free tier: commercial use allowed. Paid plans: commercial use allowed. Free-tier licence text: Terms (effective Oct 1, 2026): you may use what Pixel Engine generates for any purpose, including in commercial games. Not limited by plan. Paid: Same (terms do not differ by plan).
Does Pixel Engine have an API or MCP server?
HTTP API (/animate, /generate-image) and MCP server.
How many assets do Pixel Engine credits buy?
Animation 20-26 credits; image generation 6-36 credits; background removal ~2 credits (monthly credits ~200 = $1, purchased ~100 = $1 per API docs).
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