Purchasing Mana
Buy Mana credits to power your VariantLab projects. All purchases are one-time (no subscriptions).
Accessing Billing
Navigate to Settings > Billing to purchase Mana.
Available Packages
| Package | Mana | Price | Per Mana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 250 | $20 | $0.080 |
| Creator | 500 | $40 | $0.080 |
| Pro | 1,000 | $80 | $0.080 |
| Studio | 2,000 | $160 | $0.080 |
All packages have the same per-Mana rate. Choose based on your expected usage.
Package Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Package |
|---|---|
| Trying out VariantLab | Starter |
| Small project (1-2 collections) | Creator |
| Active creator (multiple projects) | Pro |
| Studio/agency (high volume) | Studio |
Purchase Process
- Select a package - Click the package you want
- Checkout - Secure payment via Stripe
- Instant credit - Mana added immediately
- Confirmation - Receipt sent to your email
Payment Methods
Stripe accepts:
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Debit cards
- Apple Pay / Google Pay (where available)
After Purchase
Once payment completes:
- Mana is added to your balance immediately
- Transaction appears in Usage history
- Receipt sent to your account email
- You can start using credits right away
Receipts
Email receipts include:
- Purchase amount
- Mana credited
- Transaction ID
- Date and time
You can also view purchase history in Settings > Usage.
Refund Policy
Mana credits are generally non-refundable, but we handle issues case-by-case:
- Unused credits - Contact support for exceptional circumstances
- Failed operations - Automatically refunded to your balance
- Technical issues - Contact support for resolution
Frequently Asked Questions
Do credits expire?
No. Mana credits never expire and remain in your account until used.
Can I get a refund?
Mana purchases are generally non-refundable. Failed operations are automatically credited back. For other issues, contact support.
Is there a subscription option?
No. All purchases are one-time. Buy Mana when you need it.
Are there discounts for bulk purchases?
Currently, all packages have the same per-Mana rate. Contact us for enterprise/volume pricing.
How do I know how much Mana I need?
Estimate your project:
- Base images: ~2 Mana each
- Detection: ~1 Mana per 3 traits
- Variations: ~2 Mana each
- Combinations: 1 Mana per 100
- Export: 1 Mana per 100 files
See Mana Costs for details.
Security
All payments are processed securely by Stripe:
- PCI-DSS compliant
- Encrypted transactions
- No payment info stored by VariantLab
Support
For billing questions or issues:
- Email: support@variantlab.ai
- Include your account email and transaction details