API Pricing

March 10, 2026

API Access

Any user can start using the WayinVideo API by purchasing an API Units package — no separate subscription is required for basic API access.

If you need advanced features such as local file upload, you will need to upgrade to a Standard plan or above. Some features may require higher-tier subscriptions (e.g. Pro or Enterprise). See the Subscription Plans page for feature availability by plan.

API Units

Every API call that submits a processing task (clipping, find moments, summarization, transcription) consumes API Units. The number of API units consumed depends on the task type and video length. When you retrieve the task result, the api_units_usage field in the response indicates how many API units were consumed for that task.

{
  "code": "0",
  "data": {
    "id": "proj_abc123",
    "name": "sample project name",
    "status": "SUCCEEDED",
    "expire_at": 1775751200314,
    "clips": [
      {
        ...
      }
    ],
    "api_units_usage": 120
  },
  "message": "Succeed"
}

API Units vs. Website Credits

API Units and website credits are completely separate and not interchangeable:

  • API Units can only be used for API calls. They cannot be used on the WayinVideo website.
  • Website Credits can only be used on the WayinVideo website. They cannot be used for API calls.

If you do not have enough API Units, the API will return an error response. Make sure you have sufficient units before submitting tasks.

Find the tasks in Library

Tasks created via the API appear in your Library at https://wayin.ai/wayinvideo. You can view the full history of API-submitted tasks there.

You can also perform follow-up actions on these videos on the website (e.g. edit, re-export, publish). Any operation done on the website does not consume API Units; it may consume Website Credits instead, depending on the action.

How to Get API Units

You can purchase API Units packages on the API Dashboard. Units are available instantly after purchase, and each API call deducts units in real time. If an API call fails, no units will be deducted.

We support all major payment methods, including:

  • Credit card
  • Debit card
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Link
  • And other popular payment methods

Invoices

You can view your complete payment history at the bottom of the API Dashboard. Each payment record includes a downloadable invoice for your records.