Pricing & Credits - Hoox API Documentation

Overview

Hoox API uses a credit-based pricing system where you pay for what you use. Credits are consumed when generating videos, creating scripts, and performing other operations. This guide explains how credits work and how to optimize your costs.

Credit System

How Credits Work

Pay-per-Use Model

Credits are consumed only when operations are performed:

Video Generation: Based on duration and features
Script Generation: Fixed cost per generation
Export: Included for API videos, charged for dashboard videos

Video Generation Costs

Video generation costs depend on several factors:

Base Costs

Standard Video

5 credits every 30 seconds

Text-to-speech generation
Basic video assembly
Standard quality output
15 seconds buffer included

With Animation

+5 credits per image

AI-powered movement
Cinematic effects
Professional quality

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Feature	Cost	Notes
Base Generation	5 credits	Every 30 seconds (with 15s buffer)
Image Animation	+5 credits/image	Transform static images into videos
Avatar Generation (2K)	2 credits	Create or edit an avatar in 2K
Avatar Generation (4K)	4 credits	Create or edit an avatar in 4K
Custom Media Processing	Included	URL-based media integration

Cost Examples

Basic Video
Premium Content

Simple 60-second video

Base cost (60s): 10 credits
(5 credits per 30s x 2 tranches)
Total: 10 credits

60-second video with avatar + 3 animated images

Base cost (60s): 10 credits
Image animation (3 × 5): +15 credits
Total: 25 credits

Script Generation Costs

Script generation has a separate, predictable cost structure:

Feature	Cost	Notes
Base Generation	0.1 credits per 60 seconds	AI-generated script
Web Search	+0.1 credits	Enhanced with real-time information
URL Processing	+0.1 credits per URL	Content extraction from provided URLs

Script Cost Examples

# Basic script generation
{
    "prompt": "Create a video about renewable energy",
    "duration": 60
}
# Cost: 0.1 credits (1 x 60s tranche)

# Enhanced script with web search
{
    "prompt": "Create a video about renewable energy",
    "duration": 60,
    "webSearch": True,
    "urls": ["https://energy.gov/renewable"]
}
# Cost: 0.3 credits (0.1 base + 0.1 web search + 0.1 per URL)

Export Costs

Export costs vary based on how the video was created, resolution, and avatar model:

Base Export Cost

API Videos

Included FreeFirst export is included in generation cost

Dashboard Videos

5 credits per 30sStandard export cost for dashboard-created videos

High Resolution Surcharge

Videos exported at resolutions exceeding 1080p (width > 1920px OR height > 1080px) incur an additional cost:

4K & Higher

+2.5 credits per 30s

Applies to custom formats above 1080p
Added to base export cost
Charged for all video types (API and dashboard)

Avatar Quality Models

When your video includes an avatar, you can choose from multiple quality models with different performance and cost characteristics:

Standard

FreeBasic avatar quality that works well for most use cases. No additional credits required.Best for:

Quick exports
Budget-conscious projects
Testing and prototyping

Premium

0.8 credits/sec (avatar visibility)Highly realistic and dynamic avatar rendering with enhanced facial expressions and movements.Best for:

Professional content
Marketing videos
High-quality presentations

Available from Start plan

Ultra

2.3 credits/sec (avatar visibility)Enhanced realism with the highest quality output. Longer processing time for superior results.Best for:

Premium content
Flagship campaigns
Maximum quality requirements

Enterprise plan only

Veo 3 Fast

2.3 credits/sec (per segment)Google Veo 3 Fast model for quick, high-quality generation with AI-powered avatars. Billed per avatar segment (each segment = 8 seconds).Best for:

Fast turnaround
AI-generated avatars
Modern content creation

Available from Start plan

Veo 3

5 credits/sec (per segment)Google Veo 3 standard model for the highest quality AI-generated avatars. Exceptional realism. Billed per avatar segment (each segment = 8 seconds).Best for:

Cutting-edge quality
Premium AI content
Maximum realism

Available from Start plan

Veo 3 Lite

0.5 credits/sec (720p) · 0.8 credits/sec (1080p)Affordable Google Veo 3 model with good quality at lower cost. 720p for 4s/6s segments, 1080p for 8s segments.Best for:

Cost-effective content
High-volume production
Good quality at lower price

Available from Start plan

Seedance 2

4 credits/sec (per segment)ByteDance Seedance 2 model for high-quality avatar generation with excellent realism. Billed per avatar segment (each segment = 8 seconds).Best for:

High-quality content
Realistic avatar rendering
Premium productions

Available from Pro plan

Seedance 2 Fast

3 credits/sec (per segment)ByteDance Seedance 2 Fast model for quick avatar generation with great quality. Billed per avatar segment (each segment = 8 seconds).Best for:

Fast turnaround
Good quality at speed
High-volume production

Available from Pro plan

Model availability: Not all avatars support all models. Check the model_available field when fetching avatars to see which models are supported.

Total export cost = Base cost + High resolution cost + Avatar cost

Export Cost Examples

Basic API Video
4K Export
Premium with Avatar
API Video with Veo

60-second API video, standard resolution

Base export: 0 credits (included)
High-res cost: 0 credits (≤1080p)
Avatar cost: 0 credits (no avatar)
Total: 0 credits

60-second API video at 3840x2160

Base export: 0 credits (included)
High-res cost: 5 credits (2 × 2.5)
Avatar cost: 0 credits (no avatar)
Total: 5 credits

90-second dashboard video, 4K, 60s Premium avatar

Base export: 15 credits (3 × 5)
High-res cost: 7.5 credits (3 × 2.5)
Avatar cost: 48 credits (60s × 0.8)
Total: 70.5 credits

60-second API video with 3 Veo 3 Fast segments

Base export: 0 credits (included)
High-res cost: 0 credits (≤1080p)
Avatar cost: 55.2 credits (3 × 8s × 2.3)
Total: 55.2 credits

Recommended First Steps

Test with simple content: Start with basic videos to understand quality
Experiment with features: Try avatars and animations with small tests
Monitor usage: Track credit consumption patterns
Scale gradually: Increase feature usage based on results

Next Steps

Get API Key

Start with free credits and test the platform

Quick Start Guide

Create your first video and understand costs

​Overview

​Credit System

​How Credits Work

Pay-per-Use Model

​Video Generation Costs

​Base Costs

Standard Video

With Animation

​Detailed Cost Breakdown

​Cost Examples

​Script Generation Costs

​Script Cost Examples

​Export Costs

​Base Export Cost

API Videos

Dashboard Videos

​High Resolution Surcharge

4K & Higher

​Avatar Quality Models

Standard

Premium

Ultra

Veo 3 Fast

Veo 3

Veo 3 Lite

Seedance 2

Seedance 2 Fast

​Export Cost Examples

​Recommended First Steps

​Next Steps

Get API Key

Quick Start Guide

Overview

Credit System

How Credits Work

Video Generation Costs

Base Costs

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Cost Examples

Script Generation Costs

Script Cost Examples

Export Costs

Base Export Cost

High Resolution Surcharge

Avatar Quality Models

Export Cost Examples

Recommended First Steps

Next Steps