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title: "Website credits explained — what costs what at FWRD?"
description: "Credits are the fuel of the FWRD system: you only pay when the AI actually builds or changes something. Exactly what costs what, explained."
url: "https://fwrd.digital/glossary/website-credits-explained"
published: "2026-07-13T19:12:04Z"
modified: "2026-07-16T18:45:18Z"
---

# Website credits explained — what costs what at FWRD?

_Glossary_

## Credits: paying for work, not for access.

Software subscriptions charge for access, agencies for hours. Credits are the third model: you only pay when the system actually builds something for you. The precise explanation.

_Frequently asked questions_

### Pricing & credits

#### How exactly do credits work?

Every plan includes monthly credits: Free 30, Grow 300 (450 with annual billing), Pro 800 (1,200 with annual billing). The AI only spends them on real work: a new page is around 10, a text change just a few. Previewing, asking questions and publishing are free.

#### What if I run out of credits?

Then the system waits for your next monthly bundle — or you upgrade to a bigger plan. Nothing unexpected ever happens: you see what an action costs before you run it. Unused credits roll over up to 2× your monthly amount.

## 30 free credits ==per month==, forever.

Start on Free and see how far you get.