TubeChef Pricing Explained: Which TubeChef Plan is Right for You?
Complete breakdown of TubeChef pricing plans. Compare TubeChef Starter, Pro, and VIP tiers to find the best TubeChef plan for your YouTube channel.
Wondering about TubeChef pricing? This guide breaks down every TubeChef plan, what you get, and which TubeChef tier makes sense for your needs.
TubeChef offers four pricing tiers designed for different creator needs:
| TubeChef Plan | Price | Credits | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Limited | Testing TubeChef |
| Starter | $18/month | 1,500 | Beginners |
| Pro | $55.99/month | 6,600 | Active creators |
| VIP | $116.99/month | 15,000 | Power users & agencies |
Let's explore each TubeChef plan in detail.
The TubeChef Free plan lets you test the platform before committing:
- Limited script generation
- Sample voiceover previews
- Basic image generation
- Web dashboard access
- No CLI access
- Limited credits
- Watermarked outputs
Best for: Trying TubeChef before purchasing
The TubeChef Starter plan is perfect for creators just beginning their automation journey.
- 1,500 credits/month
- Full script generation
- Text-to-speech access
- Basic image generation
- Email support
- No CLI/Desktop app access
- Standard AI models only
- Single user
- New YouTube creators
- Hobbyist channels
- Those testing TubeChef's full features
- Creators making 2-4 videos/month
TubeChef Starter ROI: At $18/month for 1,500 credits, you're paying roughly $0.01 per credit—far cheaper than any freelancer.
The TubeChef Pro plan is our most popular tier, designed for serious YouTube creators.
- 6,600 credits/month
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- TubeChef CLI access (local rendering!)
- Advanced AI models (V2-V4)
- Priority processing
- All languages unlocked
- Priority support
The TubeChef CLI alone makes Pro worthwhile. With CLI access:
- Render unlimited videos locally
- No per-video rendering fees
- Batch process overnight
- Full control over output files
- Full-time YouTube creators
- Faceless channel operators
- Creators making 10+ videos/month
- Anyone who wants CLI access
TubeChef Pro ROI: Most Pro users report creating 20-30 videos/month. At $55.99, that's under $2.80 per video—including scripts, voiceovers, and images.
The TubeChef VIP plan is built for power users, agencies, and multi-channel networks.
- 15,000 credits/month
- Everything in Pro, plus:
- Team collaboration (multiple users)
- API access for custom integrations
- White-label options
- Dedicated support
- Early access to new TubeChef features
Team Collaboration:
- Add team members to your TubeChef account
- Assign roles and permissions
- Share assets across your organization
TubeChef API:
- Programmatic access to all TubeChef features
- Build custom workflows
- Integrate with your existing tools
- YouTube agencies
- Multi-channel networks (MCNs)
- Content production companies
- Creators with virtual assistants
- Developers building on TubeChef
TubeChef VIP ROI: Agencies using TubeChef VIP typically manage 5-20 channels. The team features and API access pay for themselves instantly.
All TubeChef plans use a credit system:
- Different actions cost different credits
- Scripts use more credits than images
- Credits refresh monthly
- Unused credits don't roll over
| Action | Approximate Credits |
|---|---|
| Short script (5 min video) | 50-100 |
| Long script (30 min video) | 200-400 |
| Voiceover generation | 100-300 |
| Image generation (10 images) | 50-100 |
- Start with shorter videos to learn credit usage
- Use TubeChef's preview features before generating
- Monitor your credit balance in the dashboard
- Upgrade if you consistently run out
Here's a quick comparison of TubeChef pricing tiers:
| Feature | Free | Starter | Pro | VIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Credits | Limited | 1,500 | 6,600 | 15,000 |
| Script Generation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Text-to-Speech | Preview | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image Generation | Limited | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TubeChef CLI | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced AI Models | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team Members | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| API Access | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price | $0 | $18 | $55.99 | $116.99 |
Yes! Upgrade or downgrade your TubeChef plan anytime from your dashboard. Changes take effect on your next billing cycle.
Check tubechef.ai/pricing for current annual discount options.
TubeChef offers refunds within the first 7 days if you're not satisfied.
Yes, additional credit packs are available for purchase within your TubeChef dashboard.
Yes, all TubeChef prices are in USD.
Here's our recommendation:
- You want to test TubeChef first
- You're not sure if AI video is right for you
- You're new to YouTube automation
- You make fewer than 5 videos/month
- You don't need local rendering
- You're serious about YouTube
- You want TubeChef CLI for local rendering
- You make 10+ videos/month
- You want advanced AI models
- You run an agency or MCN
- You need team collaboration
- You want API access
- You manage multiple channels
Ready to choose your TubeChef plan?
- Start with TubeChef Free - Test the platform
- View all TubeChef plans - Compare features
- Follow @tubechefai - Get deals and updates
Most creators start with TubeChef Pro—it offers the best balance of features and value. But start wherever makes sense for you; you can always upgrade later.
- TubeChef Tutorial: Complete Beginner's Guide - Get started with TubeChef
- TubeChef CLI Setup Guide - Set up local rendering
- TubeChef Features Complete List - What's included in each plan
- TubeChef Review 2025 - Is TubeChef worth it?
- Why Creators Choose TubeChef - TubeChef advantages
- TubeChef FAQ - Pricing questions answered
TubeChef pricing current as of November 2025. Visit tubechef.ai/pricing for the latest plans and pricing.