> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chatvideopro.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chatvideopro.com/getting-started/pricing.md).

# Pricing

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## License Cost

Chat Video Pro requires a one-time license purchase. Multiple seats can be purchased if you'd like to use the software on more than one device.

#### Where to Purchase

* Purchase directly from **[www.chatvideopro.com](http://www.chatvideopro.com)**
* License keys are delivered via email after purchase

### Generation Costs (Fal.ai Credits)

All video, image, and AI operations run through **Fal.ai**, which uses a pay-as-you-go model. Meaning you only pay for what you create. To set up, you'll need to:

1. **Create a Fal.ai account** at [fal.ai](https://fal.ai)
2. **Add credits** to your Fal.ai account
3. **Provide your Fal API key** (`key_id:key_secret`) during Chat Video Pro setup
4. You will see all usage from inside the usage dashboard in Chat Video Pro

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[Usage Panel](/getting-started/interface-overview/usage-panel.md)
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#### Cost Estimates

Costs vary by model and operation type and can change over time:

| Operation              | Model                | Approximate Cost                                                |
| ---------------------- | -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Story Cutter           | Claude 4.6 Sonnet    | <p>$3/Million input tokens<br>$15/Million output tokens</p>     |
| Story Cutter           | ChatGPT 5.2 Thinking | <p>$1.75/Million output tokens<br>$14/Million output tokens</p> |
| Story Cutter           | Gemini 3.1 Pro       | <p>$2/Million output tokens<br>$12/Million output tokens</p>    |
| **Text-to-Video**      | Seedance 2.0         | \~$0.24-0.30 per second                                         |
| **Text-to-Video**      | Veo 3.1              | \~$0.04-0.12 per second                                         |
| **Text-to-Video**      | Kling 3.0            | \~$0.03-0.10 per second                                         |
| **Text-to-Image**      | Flux 2 Max           | \~$0.01-0.03 per image                                          |
| **Image Upscaling**    | Topaz                | \~$0.01-0.05 per image                                          |
| **Video Upscaling**    | Topaz                | \~$0.10-0.50 per video                                          |
| **Background Removal** | Bria RMBG            | \~$0.001-0.01 per image                                         |
| **SAM 3 Rotoscoping**  | SAM 3                | \~$0.05-0.20 per second of video                                |

What This Means in Real Usage For a typical **2-hour transcript** (StoryCutter workflow):

* Input size: \~25K tokens
* Output (edited story cut): \~5K-12K tokens

Estimated Cost per Edit:

* Claude 4.6 Sonnet: \~$0.15 - $0.30
* ChatGPT 5.3 Thinking: \~$0.12 -$0.25
* Gemini 3.1 Pro: \~$0.10 -$0.22

<mark style="background-color:yellow;">Most story cuts cost under $0.30 total</mark>

Key Takeaway\
Even long-form edits (2+ hours of footage) cost just\
a few cents to process, making Al-powered story\
cutting extremely scalable for high-volume\
workflows.

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**Note:** These are approximate costs and may vary. Check [fal.ai/pricing](https://fal.ai/pricing) for current rates.
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#### Managing Costs

* **Monitor usage** in Chat Video Pro: Gear icon → Usage panel
* **View detailed billing** at [fal.ai/dashboard/usage-billing](https://fal.ai/dashboard/usage-billing)
* **Set budget alerts** in your Fal.ai account settings
* **Use preview modes** when available (e.g., SAM 3 "Track Frame" before processing full video)

### Refund Policy

We offer a seven-day money-back guarantee for the base package of Chat Video Pro:

* **In-app:** Gear icon → Contact Us
* **Email:** Support contact information provided in the About panel

### Pricing FAQ's

For any questions not covered here please review the dedicated pricing FAQ page.

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