ActionVFX Credit Plans: What You Should Know

August 21, 2024

ActionVFX Staff

Here's what you should know about the ActionVFX subscription and how it works.

Updated: March 2025

As a VFX artist, you know the pressures and costs of competing in a demanding industry. Your workload changes month-over-month, and high-cost simulations or subscription services can be a drain on your resources.

While you’re able to purchase ActionVFX collections, the most affordable way to access the library is through the ActionVFX subscription. The ActionVFX subscription plans are designed to give you scalable, affordable access to our growing library of over 12,000 production-quality VFX assets.

Why the ActionVFX Subscription?

Affordability: Enjoy significant savings compared to individual asset purchases with flexible subscription options.
Ease of Use: Credits roll over for up to a year, ensuring you have them when you need them.
Flexibility: Spend your credits your way, on any type of asset.
Essentials Catalog: Access over 3,000 assets with no credit costs (new additions monthly)
Scalability: Perfect for everyone, from solo artists to large enterprises.

How ActionVFX Credit Plans Work

Our credit-based system gives you affordable and flexible access to our asset library, including third-party contributor assets.

Think of your ActionVFX credits like your VFX savings account. You accumulate them when projects are slow and use them when you need to ramp up production. With our system, you can access both 2D and 3D assets at your convenience, with the Essentials Catalog (3,000+ asset with new additions every month) providing assets that don’t cost any credits.

Unused credits roll over each month for up to a year, allowing you to build a balance for larger projects.

ActionVFX Subscription Offerings

Our subscription model is built for flexibility, so whether you’re a hobbyist, indie filmmaker, or running a major studio, there’s a plan tailored just for you.

ActionVFX Free Forever Plan

Get started with our Free Forever Plan and unlock a curated selection of top-tier assets—completely free. Enjoy up to 10 downloads per day from our Free VFX and Practice Footage libraries. That gives you access to over 650 free, hollywood-standard VFX assets and over 500 2K professionally-shot practice clips for compositors. Plus, you’ll join our Discord community to connect with fellow creators, exchange ideas, and find support.

This plan is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to sharpen their compositing skills without making a financial commitment.

Essentials Plan ($29/month annually, $39/month monthly)

This plan provides access to the Essentials Catalog without any recurring credits. Perfect for users who want access to high-quality assets without committing to a credit plan. The Essentials Catalog includes over 3,000 production-quality assets, with new collections added monthly. Subscribers can purchase collections or individual assets outside of the Essentials Catalog as needed.

Individual Credit Plans

Our Individual Plan, starting at $59 per month, is designed for solo artists and independent creators who need premium VFX assets on a project-by-project basis. This plan offers access to our library that scales with your workload without breaking the bank.

With this plan, you can use your credits on any asset in our library and download 4K Pro Practice Footage files.

To help you get the most out of your subscription, all paid plans include access to the Essentials Catalog—a library of over 3,000 assets you can download without using any credits.

Choose from flexible monthly plans starting at $69 per month for 5 credits.

With our discounted annual plans (starting at $59 per month) , you’ll get all your credits upfront, with options for 60, 120, or 240 credits, depending on your tier.

With assets typically priced between 1-4 credits and a 12-month credit rollover, you should always have credits in your account when you need them. If you ever need more, you can purchase additional credits.

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Startup Credit Plans

If you’re like 9 out of 10 VFX artists, a lack of access to high-quality VFX stock assets would put you at a significant disadvantage to your competition. But for small teams, paying for an expensive year-round subscription isn’t always feasible.

Our Startup Plan is built for teams and small studios with annual revenues under $3 million, providing a robust solution for growing teams.

Like our other paid plans, this option gives you full access to the ActionVFX library, allowing you to scale your subscription based on your team’s project demands. With this plan, you can also download Pro Practice Footage and Essentials Catalog assets without using credits.

The Startup Plan supports up to five users, making it ideal for small teams.

Choose from flexible monthly plans with 5, 10, or 20 credits, starting at $229.

Annual plans provide 60 or more credits per year at a discount (starting $199 per month) and you get the added benefit of receiving all of your credits upfront.

If you need more credits, you can purchase additional credits as needed.

Enterprise Plans

Built for large companies with annual revenues over $3 million, offering full access to the ActionVFX library with unlimited users.

Rollover credits and custom credit packs let studios scale based on fluctuating project demands.
The credit-based system provides greater purchasing flexibility.
Enterprise users receive custom licenses and a dedicated account manager.
Discounts on annual plans.

To customize an Enterprise Plan, visit our pricing page.

What is the ActionVFX Essentials Catalog?

Under our old subscription model, you had to use credits for all purchases. Now, with the Essentials Catalog, subscribers can download over 3,000 production-quality assets without using credits. This catalog is available to all paid subscribers, including Essentials, Individual, Startup, and Enterprise plans. New assets are added to the Essentials Catalog every month.

Identifying Essentials Catalog Products

Here’s how to spot Essentials Catalog products:

Look for the “Essentials” label (or a branded "E") on product thumbnails and pages.
Check the product page sidebar for a mention that it’s included in the Essentials Catalog.

Is the ActionVFX Subscription Worth It?

Why is the new ActionVFX subscription a big deal? It scales with your changing project needs, giving you access to the world's best VFX stock assets as you need them. Plus, it’s the most affordable way to access the ActionVFX library.

Use your credits however you like—no lock-ins, no limits. When work picks up, grab a Credit Pack. When things slow down, scale back and let your credits accumulate for the next burst. You’ll always have access to what you need, when you need it.

ActionVFX Credit Packs

Credit Packs give you extra flexibility, allowing you to purchase additional credits whenever you need them.

Buy Credit Packs anytime to scale up your projects. These credits roll over for 12 months, ensuring you always have access to what you need.

Individual Credit Packs: Custom pricing starting at $20/credit for purchases under 10 credits, with discounts for bulk purchases.
Startup Credit Packs: Custom pricing starting at $65/credit for purchases under 10 credits, with tiered discounts.
Enterprise Plans: Custom quotes available for large-scale needs.

Purchasing Collections Without a Subscription

For those who prefer a one-time purchase, ActionVFX collections are also available for direct purchase. This means you can buy entire collections outright, keeping them forever, without a subscription. However, only subscribers can purchase individual clips and download clips from the Essentials Catalog.

What About Current ActionVFX Subscribers?

If you are currently subscribed to an AVFX+ or Legacy annual plan, you can continue until your renewal date or switch to a new credit plan.

Legacy subscribers should use any remaining credits before their plan expires, as the old system will be discontinued.
AVFX+ users upgrading to the new subscription can spend credits on any asset in the library instead of being limited to select assets.

We’ve learned from past subscription models and have built a system that is more valuable and flexible for users.

Your Work, Your VFX Assets, Your Way

We’re excited to see how our credit plans empower freelancers and studios to save money on the world's best VFX assets. Whether you’re a solo creator or part of a AAA studio, we’ve got a plan for you!