# Understanding the Meshy Studio Plan

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> Last updated: 2026-09-16T03:10:58Z

# Overview

The Studio Plan is Meshy's team plan — designed for small studios and collaborative teams who want a shared workspace. It is structured around two dimensions: a **credits package** you select and **seats** for your team members. All purchased credits are shared across the entire team from a single pool.

## Credits Pool

Credits on the Studio Plan are **shared across your entire team** — not allocated per individual. When you subscribe, you choose a credits package, and every team member draws from that same shared pool.

Credits packages range from a base package of **5,500 credits/month at $70/month** up to a maximum 5× package of **28,000 credits/month at $350/month**. Multiple tiers are available in between — visit the [Meshy Pricing page](https://www.meshy.ai/pricing) to see all available options.

| **Package** | **Monthly Credits** | **Monthly Price** |
| ----------- | ------------------- | ----------------- |
| 1× (base)   | 5,500 credits       | $70               |
| 3×          | 16,800 credits      | $210              |
| 5× (max)    | 28,000 credits      | $350              |

## Add-on Seats

The Studio Plan includes **1 seat** (the workspace owner) with your credits package. Each additional team member you invite requires a separate seat at **$10/month per seat**.

| **Seats**            | **Additional Monthly Cost** |
| -------------------- | --------------------------- |
| 1 seat (included)    | $0                          |
| Each additional seat | $10/month per seat          |

💡 **Example:** A team of 4 on the base credits package would pay: $70 (5500 credits) + $30 (3 extra seats × $10) = **$100/month total**.

⚠️ **Important:** Your credits package and your seat count are **independent**. Adding seats gives your team members workspace access but does **not** increase your credits pool — all credits are shared as-is among everyone.

# How to Add Team Members

1. Go to **Settings** in your Meshy workspace

2. Navigate to the **Team** tab

3. Click **Invite Member** and enter their email address

4. Once they accept the invite, a new seat is automatically added to your subscription

💡 **Note:** The seat charge is applied when the invite is **accepted** — not when it's sent.

# How to Manage Seats

From **Settings → Team**, you can:

- View all active team members

- See pending invitations

- Remove members from your team

💡 **Note:** Removing a member will reduce your seat count at the **next billing cycle**. We will also refund the remaining subscription fees for this member to the owner's original bank account.

# Studio Plan vs. Enterprise Plan

Both plans offer a shared team workspace with a shared credit pool, but they serve different needs:

| **Feature**            | **Studio Plan**                                                | **Enterprise Plan**          |
| ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| **Credits**            | 5,500–28,000/month (package-based, shared pool)                | Custom                       |
| **Workspaces**         | 1 shared workspace                                             | Multiple shared workspaces   |
| **SSO**                | ✗                                                              | ✓                            |
| **Privacy controls**   | Standard                                                       | Enterprise-grade             |
| **Billing**            | Self-serve (credits packages from $70/month + $10/add-on seat) | Custom (sales-negotiated)    |
| **Invoicing**          | Automatic card billing                                         | Custom invoicing, PO support |
| **Account management** | Self-serve                                                     | Dedicated account manager    |

**In short:** Studio is a self-serve team plan for smaller teams. Enterprise is a fully managed tier with custom credit allocations, multiple workspaces, SSO, and enterprise-grade controls — suited for larger organizations with more complex requirements.

Not sure which plan is right for you? [Contact our sales team](https://www.meshy.ai/contact) and we'll help you find the best fit.

# FAQ

**1. Does Studio plan offer a 50% discount for the first month?**

**A:** Yes, but with an important clarification: the first-month 50% discount only applies to the base credit package — the 1x, 3x, and 5x credit packages.
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The discount does **not** apply to add-on seats. In other words, add-on seats are always priced at a fixed $10 per seat and are not eligible for the 50% discount.
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​**2. Does each user get their own separate credit balance?**
No. All credits are shared across the team. Everyone draws from the same pool.

**3. What happens if we run out of credits?**
You can upgrade to a higher credits package or wait for your monthly reset.

**4. Can I add seats at any time?**
Yes. Seats can be added at any time at $10/month per seat and are billed on a prorated basis.

**5. Does adding more seats increase my credits?**
No. Credits are determined by your chosen credits package, not by seat count. Adding seats gives team members workspace access but does not add more credits to the shared pool.
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​**6. If I accidentally purchased extra seats, can I request a refund?**

Seat changes only take effect at the start of your **next billing cycle** — reducing your seat count mid-cycle does not adjust the charge for the current cycle, since that period has already been billed in full.
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This means that if you accidentally purchased extra seats this month, we're unable to offer a refund for the current cycle. However, you can still reduce your seat count now so that your **next** billing cycle reflects the correct number of seats and you're not charged for the extra seats going forward.
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​**7.How do I switch from the Studio plan to another plan?**

Switching from Studio to another individual plan（Ultra, Premium, Pro or Free) is considered a [downgrade](/en/articles/16245865-how-downgrading-your-plan-works), and downgrades take effect at the start of your **next billing cycle**. If you're on a Studio annual subscription and want to switch to the Pro plan, you'll need to wait until your current annual subscription period ends before you can switch to Pro.
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If you'd like to switch from Studio to Enterprise plan, please contact our [sales team.](https://www.meshy.ai/contact)

**8. Is there an EDU version of the Studio Plan?**
Yes. The EDU Studio Plan is designed for academic teams and institutions. It includes the same shared workspace and credit pool features as the standard Studio Plan, offered at a discounted rate for eligible users. You can learn more about this plan by filling the [contact form](https://www.meshy.ai/contact) and choosing "Education Plans". Our education team will get in touch with you to share more information regarding the Edu Studio Plan.

**9. If a Studio owner invites a team member who already has an active, paid personal subscription, what happens to their subscription and credits after they join the team?**

If you invite an account that already has a paid personal subscription, their **personal credits will be reset to zero**, and their **personal subscription will be canceled** accordingly— any remaining balance on that subscription is non-refundable.
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To avoid this kind of loss, we recommend inviting **free accounts** to join a Studio team.