Spark Pricing and Packages

This guide explains the cost structure for Happy Alien products and helps you choose the right spark package or subscription for your needs.

Pricing Philosophy

Happy Alien uses a pay-as-you-go model:

Transparent - Every action shows its cost upfront
Flexible - Buy sparks when you need them or subscribe for better rates
Fair - Pricing reflects actual AI compute costs
No Waste - Purchased sparks never expire

One-Time Spark Packs

Starter Pack - $9

100 sparks
Best for: Testing Happy Alien products
Enough for: 20 images or 2-3 audio clips

Popular Pack - $39

500 sparks
Best for: Occasional users, small projects
Enough for: 100 images or translate 2-3 courses

Power Pack - $149

2,000 sparks
Best value: 25% savings vs Starter
Best for: Medium projects, teams
Enough for: 400 images or 10+ courses

Enterprise Pack

Custom amounts starting at 10,000 sparks
Best for: Large teams, agencies, institutions
Contact sales for volume pricing

Monthly Subscriptions

Starter Plan - $19/month

500 sparks per month
250 spark max rollover
Best for: Regular but light users
Savings: 58% vs purchasing packs

Pro Plan - $49/month

1,500 sparks per month
750 spark max rollover
Best for: Regular creators, educators
Savings: 67% vs purchasing packs

Power Plan - $149/month

5,000 sparks per month
2,500 spark max rollover
Best for: Heavy users, small teams
Savings: 75% vs purchasing packs

Enterprise Plan - Custom

10,000+ sparks per month
Custom rollover limits
Dedicated support
Custom billing terms
Contact sales@happyalien.ai

Product-Specific Costs

AI Media Studio

Images: 1-5 sparks (basic to premium models)
Audio: 3-10 sparks (length and quality)
Video: 10-50 sparks (duration and resolution)
Voice Cloning: 5 sparks per model
Character Packs: Included with subscription

Storyboard2Rise

Simple Course: 15-20 sparks
Medium Course: 20-30 sparks
Complex Course: 30-40 sparks
Cost based on: Slide count, media usage, interactions

Course Translator

Per Language: 20-100 sparks
Cost based on: Course length, languages, media handling
Bulk Discount: 10% off for 5+ languages

Course Extraction

Simple Extraction: 10-15 sparks
Full Extraction: 20-30 sparks
Cost based on: Course complexity, media extraction

Course Editor

Open Course: 1 spark
Edit Session: 2 sparks per hour
Save Changes: 3 sparks

Vidsabio

Video Analysis: 10 sparks
Course Generation: 25-75 sparks
Cost based on: Video length, interactions generated

CoursePipeline

Analytics Dashboard: Free
Chatbot Query: 2 sparks
Broadcast: 5 sparks per 100 learners

Echocast

Modal Deployment: 1 spark
Per Display: 0.1 sparks per learner

Choosing the Right Plan

Occasional User

Use case: 1-2 small projects per month

Recommendation: Starter Pack ($9)
Alternative: Starter Subscription if monthly

Regular Creator

Use case: 5-10 courses/media per month

Recommendation: Pro Subscription ($49/month)
Saves 67% vs buying packs

Heavy User / Team

Use case: Daily usage, multiple products

Recommendation: Power Subscription ($149/month)
Or Enterprise for larger teams

Trying Happy Alien

Use case: First-time user, testing products

Recommendation: Free welcome bonus
Then Starter Pack if you need more

Saving Money

Subscribe for Regular Use

Subscriptions offer 58-75% savings vs packs
Rollover prevents wasting unused sparks
Cancel anytime, no penalties

Buy Larger Packs

Power Pack has 25% better rate than Starter
Sparks never expire
Good for occasional but heavy projects

Optimize Usage

Preview before generating (free)
Use lower-cost models when appropriate
Batch similar tasks together

Monitor Spending

Check Usage page regularly
Identify your most-used features
Adjust plan accordingly

Refund Policy

Subscriptions: No refunds for partial months, cancel anytime
Spark Packs: Refundable if unused, contact support within 30 days
Failed Actions: Sparks automatically refunded when system errors occur

Payment & Security

All payments via Stripe (PCI DSS compliant)
Credit/debit cards accepted
3D Secure authentication supported
SSL encryption for all transactions
Receipts emailed automatically

Frequently Asked Questions

Do sparks expire?
Purchased sparks never expire. Subscription sparks roll over up to the plan limit.

Can I switch plans mid-month?
Yes. Upgrades are prorated; downgrades take effect at next billing cycle.

What if I run out of sparks?
You'll see a warning. Buy more packs or upgrade your subscription to continue.

Are there discounts for education or nonprofits?
Contact sales@happyalien.ai for special pricing.

Can I gift sparks?
Not yet, but coming soon!