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title: "How pricing and render quota work - Help Center - Imejis.io"
description: "Understand what counts as a render, how API and public-link quotas differ, and where to check your current usage."
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# How pricing and render quota work - Help Center - Imejis.io

[Help Center](/help)

Billing & Quota

# How pricing and render quota work

Understand what counts as a render, how API and public-link quotas differ, and where to check your current usage.

A render is one generated image. Your plan includes a monthly render allowance, and paid plans start at $14.99/mo. See the [pricing page](/pricing) for the current plans and limits.

## [What counts as a render](#what-counts-as-a-render)What counts as a render

Every image Imejis generates counts as one render, whether you trigger it by hand, through a [public link](/help/share-with-public-links), or through the [API](/help/generate-images-with-the-api). Previewing a design in the editor does not count.

## [Two separate pools](#two-separate-pools)Two separate pools

Imejis tracks two quotas so anonymous traffic can't drain the quota you rely on:

* **API renders**: images you generate with your API key, from code or an integration.
* **Public link renders**: images that other people generate by filling in your public link forms.

Because public link renders draw from their own pool, a popular public link never uses up your API credits.

## [Check your usage](#check-your-usage)Check your usage

Your dashboard shows renders used and remaining for the current billing period. If you're close to your limit, upgrade on the [pricing page](/pricing) to raise it.

## [Frequently asked questions](#frequently-asked-questions)Frequently asked questions

### [What happens when i hit my render limit](#what-happens-when-i-hit-my-render-limit)What happens when I hit my render limit?

Further renders are blocked until your quota resets or you upgrade. The API returns a clear "quota exceeded" response so your app can handle it.

### [Do public link renders use my api quota](#do-public-link-renders-use-my-api-quota)Do public link renders use my API quota?

No. Public link renders come out of a separate pool, so traffic to a shared form never touches your API credits.

### [Is there a free plan](#is-there-a-free-plan)Is there a free plan?

Yes. You can start for free and upgrade when you need a higher render allowance. Check the [pricing page](/pricing) for the current free-plan limits.

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