# What Is Included on the Free Plan

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> Last updated: 2026-08-31T02:03:22Z

# Overview

Meshy's Free plan lets you explore AI-powered 3D generation at no cost. This article covers everything included — credits, downloads, licensing, and what's available exclusively on paid plans.

## Credits

Free plan accounts receive **100 credits per month**. Credits reset automatically on the **1st of each month at 00:00 UTC** and do not carry over to the next period. Additional credits can also be purchased on the Free plan.
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## Monthly Download Limit

We provide **10 free downloads/month** for models generated with **Meshy 6 Lite**. If you click **Download** on a model and hit a paywall, it likely means either you've used up your 10 free downloads for Meshy 6 Lite, or the model was generated with **Meshy 6** or **Meshy 7** — in either case, you'll need to [upgrade your subscription](https://www.meshy.ai/pricing) to download it.

**Private Licensed Models from a Paid Plan**

If you created **private licensed models** while on a paid plan, you can still download those an unlimited number of times — even after downgrading to Free.

**​Earning Downloads Through Campaigns**

Meshy occasionally runs community and marketing campaigns where Free users can earn **permanent downloads for models** as prizes. Stay tuned for announcements in our community channels.

## ​**Licensing**

All models generated on the Free plan are licensed under **CC BY 4.0**. You may use them commercially, but you must credit Meshy when doing so. For private asset ownership with no attribution requirement, you'll need a paid plan.

## Upgrading Your Plan

If you need more credits, downloads, API access, or private licensing, [upgrade to a paid plan](https://www.meshy.ai/pricing) at any time.

# FAQ

**1.Can I use models I generate on the Free plan for commercial projects?**

Yes, with attribution. All Free plan models are licensed under **CC BY 4.0**, which allows commercial use as long as you credit Meshy. If you need models without an attribution requirement, you'll need a paid plan.

**2.Do unused credits roll over to the next month?**

No. Credits reset on the **1st of each month at 00:00 UTC** and unused credits expire. There's no way to carry them over on the Free plan.

**3.Why can't I download my model?**

Downloads models generated by Meshy 6 or Meshy 7 are not included in the Free plan. If you see a paywall when clicking Download on a generated model, you'll need to [upgrade to a paid plan](https://www.meshy.ai/pricing) to access it.

**4.Can I access the Meshy API on the Free plan?**

No. API access is available on Pro, Premium, Ultra, Studio, and Enterprise plans only. The Free plan is limited to the Meshy web app.

**5.I downgraded from a paid plan. Can I still download my old private models?**

Yes. Private licensed models you created while on a paid plan remain downloadable an unlimited number of times, even after downgrading to Free.

**6. How do I know when my credits reset?**

Both reset on the **1st of each month at 00:00 UTC**. You can check your current usage in your account dashboard.
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​**7.I’ve completed the payment, but my account still shows a Free subscription tier. Why is this happening?**
​Your recent payment should be only for a credits package and does not include a subscription. If you’d like to switch to a paid tier, please complete a dedicated subscription upgrade.