Free web
Free source (opens in a new tab)
Month
For: Testing on your own characters
Limits
- 30 credits/month
- 3 active projects
1 more
- 13 bundled mocap clips
Includes
- All editor features
- Anim-check 3x3 grid
1 more
- Community support
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Charios pricing in 2026: Free, Pro, Studio, Founder Lifetime and credit top-ups explained
Charios suits indie game developers who want to rig a layered 2D character in the browser, apply mocap clips and export to Unity, Godot or Unreal without learning Spine.
- Starting price
- $20/mo (Pro)
- Free option
- Yes
- Plans
- 5
- Prices checked
- Oct 1, 2026
Charios plans and what they include
Charios mixes a subscription with credits. Free is forever with no card: 30 credits a month, 3 active projects, 13 bundled mocap clips and all editor features. Pro is $20 per month for 500 credits, unlimited projects, PNG sequence and JSON export, a higher upload cap and email support. Studio is $45 per seat per month with 2,000 pooled credits per seat, seat management, priority support and one invoice.
Founder Lifetime is a one-time $50 for the first 1,000 seats, with every Pro feature, 5,000 bonus credits and a 30-credit monthly drip. Credits can also be topped up and never expire. VAT and sales tax are included, with billing through Polar as merchant of record. Prices checked on 2026-10-01.
Charios plans compared
| Plan | Price | Billing | Who it is for | Key limits | API |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free web |
Free | Monthly | Testing on your own characters | 30 credits/month; 3 active projects; 13 bundled mocap clips | Not stated |
| Pro web |
$20/mo | Monthly | Solo creators shipping projects | 500 credits/month; Unlimited projects | Not stated |
| Studio web |
$45/mo per seat per month | Monthly | Teams | 2,000 credits/month per seat (pooled) | Not stated |
| Founder Lifetime web |
$50 one-time | One-time | Long-term solo users | First 1,000 seats; 5,000 bonus credits; 30 credits/month free drip | Not stated |
| Credit top-up web |
$5 | One-time | Extra AI actions | Never expire | Not stated |
Which Charios plan to pick
| If you | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| you are testing the editor on a small project | Free | 30 credits a month and 3 active projects, with all editor features and no card. |
| you ship animation exports and work on many projects | Pro, $20/mo | 500 credits a month, unlimited projects and PNG sequence plus JSON export. |
| you run a team that wants one invoice | Studio, $45 per seat per month | 2,000 pooled credits per seat, seat management and priority support. |
| you want to pay once | Founder Lifetime, $50 one-time | Every Pro feature, 5,000 bonus credits and a 30-credit monthly drip, limited to the first 1,000 seats. |
What is free, what costs extra
Free access and trial
Free forever with 30 credits/month and 3 projects, no card.
None needed; Free plan.
Extra costs and taxes
Top-ups $5 (100), $20 (450), $69 (1,800), $199 (6,000).
VAT/sales tax included; billed via Polar as merchant of record.
Costs that are easy to miss
- AI actions consume credits, so heavy use can outrun the monthly allowance.
- Top-ups are $5 for 100 credits, $20 for 450, $69 for 1,800 and $199 for 6,000.
- PNG sequence and JSON export need a paid plan.
- The site copy is inconsistent: the FAQ mentions Pro at $12 while the pricing page says $20.
Charios pricing and usage limits
Prices checked Oct 1, 2026 on the official US pricing page. Official pricing ↗ Prices and limits change often.
Free access and trial conditions
Free forever with 30 credits/month and 3 projects, no card.
None needed; Free plan.
Paid plans: what changes as you upgrade
Pro web
$20/mo source (opens in a new tab)
Month
For: Solo creators shipping projects
Limits
- 500 credits/month
- Unlimited projects
Includes
- PNG sequence + JSON export
- Higher upload cap
2 more
- Email support
- Early access
Studio web
$45/mo per seat per month source (opens in a new tab)
Month
For: Teams
Limits
- 2,000 credits/month per seat (pooled)
Includes
- Everything in Pro
- Seat management
2 more
- Priority support
- One invoice
Founder Lifetime web
$50 one-time source (opens in a new tab)
One-time
For: Long-term solo users
Limits
- First 1,000 seats
- 5,000 bonus credits
1 more
- 30 credits/month free drip
Includes
- Every Pro feature
- 25% off top-ups
1 more
- Founder badge
Credit top-up web
$5 source (opens in a new tab)
One-time
For: Extra AI actions
Limits
- Never expire
Includes
- Stacks on subscription
Usage caps, credits and extra costs
Top-ups $5 (100), $20 (450), $69 (1,800), $199 (6,000).
VAT/sales tax included; billed via Polar as merchant of record.
How much Charios costs per year
At the listed prices, a single user pays between $240 and $600 a year on the fixed-price plans, or nothing on the free tier within its limits. Annual billing discounts, taxes and usage-based extras are listed per plan above where the vendor publishes them.
Charios FAQ
What does a character split cost?
About 8 credits: 500 credits is roughly 62 splits, so Free's 30 credits cover about 3. source (opens in a new tab)
Do failed generations cost credits?
No. They are refunded automatically into your top-up bucket. source (opens in a new tab)
What does the Founder Lifetime deal include?
$50 once for the first 1,000 seats: Pro features, 5,000 bonus credits and 25% off top-ups, not an unlimited monthly AI bucket. source (opens in a new tab)
Is Charios free?
Yes. Free is forever with no card, 30 credits per month and 3 active projects.
How much is Charios Pro?
$20 per month on the pricing page, with 500 credits and unlimited projects. One FAQ mentions $12, so confirm before paying.
What is Founder Lifetime?
A $50 one-time payment for the first 1,000 seats, including every Pro feature, 5,000 bonus credits and a 30-credit monthly drip.
Do Charios credits expire?
Top-up credits never expire, and they stack on a subscription.
Are taxes included in Charios prices?
VAT and sales tax are included, with billing via Polar as merchant of record.
More about Charios
- Full Charios guide: features, use cases, how-to and sources.
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- LLM API token cost calculator if you pay per token instead of per seat.