Usage Panel
The Usage Panel tracks your Fal.ai spending, shows usage statistics, and provides quick access to account management—all without leaving Premiere Pro.
Where to Find It
Access the Usage Panel via:
Gear icon (⚙️) in the chat header
Select "Usage" from the menu
Panel opens showing your usage statistics
What It Shows
Usage Statistics
The panel displays your Fal.ai usage across different time periods:
Last 24 Hours:
Total spending in the past day
Number of generations
Breakdown by operation type
Last 7 Days:
Weekly spending total
Average daily usage
Trend information
Last 30 Days:
Monthly spending total
Usage patterns
Cost per generation averages
Quick Actions
View in Fal Dashboard
Button: "View in Fal Dashboard" or "See Balance"
What it does:
Opens your Fal.ai account dashboard in browser
Shows detailed usage breakdown
Access to billing and account settings
View individual generation costs
Add Credits
Button: "Add Credits" or "Add Funds"
What it does:
Opens Fal.ai billing page
Add funds to your account
Set up auto-recharge (if available)
View payment history
Refresh Usage
Button: Refresh icon or "Refresh" button
What it does:
Updates usage statistics from Fal.ai API
Fetches latest spending data
Shows cached data if offline
Syncs with your Fal.ai account
Understanding Your Usage
Cost Tracking
Why it matters:
Budget management - Know how much you're spending
Project costing - Track costs per project
Optimization - Identify expensive operations
Planning - Estimate future costs
Usage Patterns
What to look for:
Peak usage times - When you generate most content
Cost per generation - Average cost per video/image
Model costs - Which models are most expensive
Trends - Spending increasing or decreasing
Cost Optimization
Tips to reduce costs:
Use faster models - Veo 3.1 Fast vs. Sora 2 Pro
Lower resolution - 720p vs. 4K when possible
Shorter durations - 4s vs. 12s for videos
Batch operations - Group similar requests
Preview before processing - Use "Track Frame" in SAM 3
Pay-As-You-Go Model
How It Works
No subscription - Only pay for what you use
No monthly fees - No recurring charges
No credit expiration - Funds never expire
Transparent pricing - See exactly what each operation costs
Benefits
Cost control - Set your own budget
Flexibility - Use as much or as little as needed
Project tracking - Know costs per project
No commitments - Cancel anytime
Managing Your Account
Adding Funds
Click "Add Credits" in Usage Panel
Or go to: fal.ai/dashboard/usage-billing
Select amount - Recommended: $10-$20 to start
Complete payment - Secure payment processing
Funds available immediately
Recommended Starting Amount
$10-$20 - Good for testing and learning
$50 - For regular use
$100+ - For heavy usage or professional work
Auto-Recharge (If Available)
Set up automatic fund addition when balance is low
Never run out of credits mid-project
Configure threshold - Add funds when balance drops below X
Manage in Fal.ai dashboard
Troubleshooting
"Usage not updating"
Solutions:
Click "Refresh" button to sync with Fal.ai
Check internet connection
Verify Fal.ai API key is correct
Wait a few minutes (usage may have delay)
"Can't add funds"
Solutions:
Go to Fal.ai dashboard directly
Check payment method is valid
Verify account permissions
Contact Fal.ai support for billing issues
"Usage seems incorrect"
Solutions:
Check Fal.ai dashboard for detailed breakdown
Verify individual generation costs
Some operations may be pending
Contact Fal.ai support to review charges
Privacy & Security
Usage data is fetched from Fal.ai API
No sensitive data stored locally
Secure connection to Fal.ai servers
Your data is private and secure
Related Features
Settings - Configure API keys
Generate Media - Where generations happen
Fal.ai Dashboard - Detailed account management
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