Pricing for Every Stage of Editing | Cardboard
Pricing for every stage of editing
MonthlyAnnualSave up to 61%
Launch pricing, up to 78% off your first month.
Lite
$5/first month
Then $10 -$8/month
Standard usage
Generative AI not included
Captions
Not included: Watermark-free exports
Reframing
Video cleanup
Motion graphics
Full suite of editing tools
Starter
$9/first month
Then $40 -$29/month
2.5x usage
400 generative credits Base model access (Hailuo, Kling 2.5, Image gen etc)
Everything in Lite
Unlimited, watermark-free exports
NLE exports
AI-generated music
Stock footage
Creator
Recommended
$30/first month
Then $100 -$59/month
10x usage
1,500 generative credits Premium model access (Kling 3, Seed Dance 2.5, Omni, Veo etc)
Everything in Starter
Voice cloning
Web-sourced B-roll
4K exports
Direct clips from X, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo and more
Match text styles and audio from any video link
Pro
$89/first month
Then $250 -$175/month
30x usage
5,000 generative credits All models
Everything in Creator
Priority processing
Early access to advanced AI features
Higher usage limits
Compare plans
| PlansCompare plans | Lite$8/month | Starter$29/month | Creator$59/month | Pro$175/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usage | ||||
| Monthly price | $8 | $29 | $59 | $175 |
| Usage | Standard | 2.5x | 10x | 30x |
| Generative credits | 400 | 1,500 | 5,000 | |
| Export limit | 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Export resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 4K | 4K |
| Editing | ||||
| Captions | ||||
| Reframing | ||||
| Video cleanup | ||||
| Voiceover | ||||
| Motion graphics | ||||
| Music generation | ||||
| Translation | ||||
| Exports and sharing | ||||
| Watermark-free exports | ||||
| Sharing with team | ||||
| NLE exports | ||||
| Footage and AI | ||||
| Stock footage | ||||
| Voice cloning | ||||
| Web-sourced footage | ||||
| Direct link reading | ||||
| Text style and audio matching from video links | ||||
| Pro | ||||
| Priority processing | ||||
| Early access to advanced features |
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your account settings and keep access until the end of your billing period.
Is there a free plan?
Lite is free in the Cardboard Mac app. On the web it's $5 for your first month, then $8/month. Lite exports carry a small “Made with Cardboard” watermark; Starter and up export without it.
What are usage credits and generative credits?
Usage credits pay for the agent: analysis, edits, captions and cloud editing time. Generative credits pay for AI video, image, music and sound effect generation. Starter, Creator and Pro include both every month. Lite includes usage credits only: every month on paid Lite, once on free Lite in the Mac app.
What happens if I run out of credits?
Monthly credits renew at the start of each billing month. Need more sooner? Upgrade to a bigger plan and the new allowance applies right away.
Can I change my plan later?
Yes. Upgrades apply right away. Downgrades start with your next billing cycle.
What payment methods do you accept?
All major credit and debit cards, billed in your local currency.
What kind of videos can Cardboard create?
Social clips, YouTube videos, podcasts, interviews, product videos, talking heads and more.
What happens to my projects if I cancel?
They stay saved for up to a year, so you can pick up where you left off.
Do you offer discounts for teams or high-volume usage?
Yes. If you're making video at scale, get in touch and we'll find the right plan.