# How AI image tools charge

Lesson 2 of [AI image tools foundations for buyers](https://aiimagegen.fyi/academy/ai-image-tools-foundations.md), 15 minutes.

AI image tools bill in four main ways. The pricing model matters more than the headline price, because the same work can cost very different amounts depending on how you are charged. Subscriptions bundle volume A subscription charges a flat monthly or yearly fee for a bundle of credits, exports or g…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how AI image tools foundations for buyers works](https://aiimagegen.fyi/academy/ai-image-tools-foundations.md).

Also on the [web page](https://aiimagegen.fyi/academy/ai-image-tools-foundations/how-ai-image-tools-charge).