Introduction
Credits are used for AI features throughout Gamma. Generating presentations with Create with AI uses credits, metered per slide and per image, and other AI actions like editing with Agent, adding cards with AI, and trying new layouts also use credits. Credit consumption rates and the actions that consume credits are subject to change.
🔷 Note: You will not be charged credits for AI errors or clarification requests.
Understanding credit usage
The number of credits an action uses can vary based on what you're doing, which AI model is used, and the length or complexity of the generation. Longer generations generally use more credits, and more advanced models may use more credits than standard ones.
For image generation and editing, you'll see the credit cost for the model before you generate, so you can choose the option that fits your needs.
Gamma tracks credits in separate buckets:
Plan credits: Your monthly allocation, refreshed on your billing date.
Purchased credits: Any credits you buy. These never expire while your plan is active, and have no cap.
Workspace credits (Business and Enterprise only): A shared pool the whole workspace draws from.
When you use AI features, Gamma draws from your plan credits first, then your purchased credits, then your workspace credits (if your plan has them).
Checking your credit balance
You can check your credits in a few places:
Quick check menu: Click your credit balance in the top right to see your available credits at a glance.
Inside the editor: Click your avatar or initials in the upper right corner to see your balance in the dropdown.
Generate page: Once you've entered your prompt, your credit balance appears in the lower left corner.
Settings > Billing (paid plans only): View your plan credits and purchased credits, plus your rollover cap, refresh date, and auto-recharge status.
Do credits refresh?
On the Free plan, all AI actions use credits, and credits do not refresh. Once your initial credits are used, you must either earn more through referrals or upgrade to a paid plan.
🔷 Note: On both annual and monthly paid plans, your credits refill monthly. You also have the option to purchase more credits.
Do credits roll over?
Yes, your plan credits roll over up to a certain extent. Unused plan credits roll over up to double the plan size.
For example, if you are on our monthly Plus Plan with 1,000 credits, you can have up to 2,000 plan credits at any time.
On annual plans, credits work the same way as monthly, with credits issued monthly (not all upfront), and you can roll over up to 2x your plan size.
Purchased credits are tracked separately and do not count toward your rollover cap.
How to get more credits
Upgrade to a paid plan.
If you're on a paid plan, purchase additional credits.
On the free plan only, earn credits through referrals.
💎 Pro Tip: If you're on the Free plan, you can earn 200 credits per referral. Referrals are limited to Free users.
Free accounts can have up to 2,000 credits at once per user. As you spend credits, you can keep earning more, and there's no limit to how much you can earn overall.
How to refer a friend
Click the credits balance at the top right of your home page.
Select Refer a friend.
Copy and share your unique referral link.
You'll receive 200 credits after your friend signs up.
FAQs & Common Issues
What happens if I run out of credits on a paid plan?
You will still be able to use all non-AI features, and can manually edit. To get more credits, see ➡️ How do I purchase more credits?
Can I purchase more credits?
Yes, if you are on a paid plan, you can purchase additional credits. There is no limit on how many purchased credits you can buy or hold. ➡️ How do I purchase more credits?
Do my credits roll over?
Yes, plan credits roll over up to double your plan size. For example, on the Plus Plan with 1,000 monthly credits, you can hold up to 2,000 plan credits at any time.
Purchased credits are tracked separately and do not count toward your rollover cap.
Are credits shared across my team?
On Free, Plus, Pro, Ultra, and Teams plans, credits are assigned to each member individually.
On Business and Enterprise plans, workspaces share a credit pool that members draw from once their individual credits are used.
Why aren't my referral credits showing?
Your referral must sign up for Gamma using your unique link, and you'll only see the credits added once the signup is complete. Referral credits can accumulate up to 2,000 at once per user. If you're at 2,000 and refer another friend, you won't receive credits for them, but as you spend credits, you can keep earning more by referring more.
How many credits do I get when I sign up?
Each new Free user receives 400 credits when initially signing up. Users who subscribe to a paid plan receive that plan's monthly credit allowance immediately.
Can I transfer my credits to another account?
Credits cannot be transferred between accounts.
On Business and Enterprise plans, workspaces share a credit pool across members.
Will I be charged credits if an AI response has an error?
No, you will not be charged credits for AI errors or clarification requests.
Why do the annual plans have the same credit amounts as monthly plans?
Annual plans include the same monthly credits as monthly subscriptions but at your annual plan's discounted rate. This also ensures you never run out too quickly and can still save by paying upfront.
I cancelled my subscription - what happens to my credits?
Once your subscription period ends, your account moves to the Free plan, and your plan credits reset to the Free plan allotment of 400.
Your purchased credits are preserved and expire after one year.