AI Credits & LUSTE Token
Power your AI features with flexible payment options.
The core LusterCMS product works fully with regular fiat-based payments.
LUSTE tokens are an optional alternative for users who prefer cryptocurrency.
Overview
LusterCMS AI features require AI Credits to operate. You have multiple ways to obtain credits:
- Subscription Plans — Monthly credits included
- Direct Purchase — Buy credit packs with USD/EUR
- LUSTE Token — Exchange tokens for credits (optional)
Managing Your AI Credits
Access your credit management dashboard:
- Log in to your LusterCMS Admin panel
- Navigate to Settings → AI Credits
- View your current balance and usage history
- Purchase more credits or exchange LUSTE tokens
Credit Pricing
Included in Plans
Pricing is currently being finalized with early access customers. Contact us for current rates.
| Plan | Monthly Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Included | Contact for pricing |
| Professional | More credits | Contact for pricing |
| Enterprise | Custom | Contact for pricing |
Credit Packs (Direct Purchase)
Purchase anytime to top up your balance:
| Credits | Approximate Price |
|---|---|
| 500 | ~$15 |
| 2,500 | ~$65 |
| 10,000 | ~$240 |
Final pricing may vary. Check the admin panel for current rates.
LUSTE Token Exchange (Optional)
You can optionally use LUSTE tokens as an alternative way to obtain AI credits.
Exact rates may evolve over time as we refine the economics.
1 LUSTE = 50 AI Credits (rate subject to change)
How to Exchange
- Get LUSTE tokens — How to Buy
- Go to Settings → AI Credits
- Select "LUSTE Token" tab
- Connect your wallet (MetaMask recommended)
- Enter amount of LUSTE to exchange
- Confirm transaction on Base network
- Credits appear instantly in your account
Why Consider LUSTE Token?
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔒 No Expiration | Tokens in your wallet never expire |
| ⚡ Instant Exchange | Credits available immediately |
| 🌐 Blockchain Security | Transparent, verifiable transactions |
| 💳 Alternative payment | For users who prefer crypto |
Credit Usage
Each AI operation costs a certain number of credits:
| Operation | Credits |
|---|---|
| Short text generation | 1-2 |
| Long text generation | 3-5 |
| Page section generation | 5-10 |
| Image generation | 10 |
| SEO analysis | 2-3 |
| Translation | 2-4 |
See Detailed Pricing for complete cost breakdown.
What Happens When Credits Run Out?
When your balance reaches 0:
- ❌ AI Page Builder pauses
- ❌ BlueBird Assistant stops responding
- ❌ AI Media tools become unavailable
- ✅ All other CMS features continue working
To resume: Purchase credits or exchange LUSTE tokens.
Billing Automation
For Enterprise customers who need:
- Automatic credit top-ups
- Invoice billing
- Volume discounts
- Custom payment terms
Contact our team: hello@lustercms.com
Ready to Power Your AI?
Get started with AI credits today — choose the method that works best for you.