Credits System
Credits are the core consumption unit in MindLM. Generating mind maps consumes credits, which can be obtained through various methods.
Ways to Earn Credits
| Method | Credits Earned | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Reward | 10 credits | Automatically granted upon account registration, permanent validity |
| Daily Login | 1 credit | Automatically credited each day you log in, permanent validity |
| Invite Friends | 10 credits/person | When invitees register and use the service, both parties receive 10 credits |
| Upgrade to Pro | 200 credits/month | Automatically granted each billing cycle |
| Upgrade to Max | 600 credits/month | Automatically granted each billing cycle |
| Purchase Credit Packs | Per package pricing | Exclusive to members, one-time purchase, permanent validity (credits remain usable after membership expires) |
Referral rewards are capped at 50 valid invitations, meaning you can earn a maximum of 500 credits through invitations.
Credit Validity Period
| Credit Type | Validity Period |
|---|---|
| Registration Reward | Permanent |
| Daily Login Reward | Permanent |
| Referral Reward | Permanent |
| Purchased Credit Packs | Permanent |
| Membership Subscription Credits | 30 days (within billing cycle) |
| Redemption Code Credits | According to code settings |
Membership credits have a validity period of 30 days. After membership expires, unused subscription credits will expire. It's recommended to use them reasonably within the cycle.
Credit Consumption Rules
Pre-deduction and Settlement Mechanism
- Credits are pre-deducted when submitting a task — The system estimates the cost based on content length and model used
- Final settlement after task completion — May deduct additional credits if needed, or refund excess credits
- Full refund if task fails or is canceled
Factors Affecting Consumption
Credit consumption is influenced by:
- Content Length: Longer input consumes more credits
- Model Selection: Advanced models consume more than fast models
- Task Type: Complex types like audio and podcasts have higher consumption multipliers
Task Type Multiplier Reference
| Task Type | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Text / Web Page | 1.0× |
| Image OCR | 1.0× |
| Document Upload | 1.5× |
| E-book | 1.2× |
| Twitter Thread | 1.2× |
| Video | 1.5× |
| Audio / Podcast | 2.0× |
Free Plan Daily Cap
Accounts without a membership can generate up to 3 mind maps per day, and each one consumes credits under the rules above. Once you've used all 3, you have to wait until the next day (midnight UTC), even if you still have credits. Pro and Max have no daily cap.
If you run out of credits, you can obtain more through: daily login rewards, inviting friends, using redemption codes, or upgrading to Pro/Max membership (members can also buy credit packs).