Video Upscaler Pricing & Cost
The dedicated video upscaling tool on AetherWave. Pair a source video with a target resolution and pick an engine. The standard AtlasCloud engine reaches 1K and 2K. The BytePlus super-resolution engine reaches 1K, 2K, 4K and 8K, and is cheaper at the two shared tiers. Motion, timing and framing are preserved - nothing is regenerated. Best for taking a 480p or 720p generation up to a delivery resolution, or lifting an existing clip to 4K for a format that demands it. You are charged per second of SOURCE, so check the length before running a long clip at a high target.
This page breaks down the credit cost for Video Upscaler when called via the AetherWave MCP server from Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, or any MCP-aware agent. Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so the cost is predictable.
Full cost breakdown
Per-second pricing. 7 cr/s for 1K output, 10 cr/s for 2K. Source should be 30 fps or less.
Cost scenarios in USD
Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Video Upscaler's rate:
| Workflow | Credits | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 use | 5 cr | $0.03 |
| 10 uses | 50 cr | $0.25 |
| 100 uses | 500 cr | $2.50 |
| Studio sub fits | 340 uses/mo (1,700 cr) | - |
How Video Upscaler compares
The native AetherWave video upscaler. No direct alternative; competitors require ffmpeg + external upscaling pipelines. Atlas runs as one MCP tool call.
Standard engine 7 cr/sec at 1K, 10 at 2K. BytePlus engine 4 cr/sec at 1K, 8 at 2K, 16 at 4K, 62 at 8K
Best for: AI video upscaling
see comparison above
See the comparison above for when each one wins.
Run aetherwave_list_video_models from Claude Code to see the full live pricing across all models in one call. The MCP rubrics in each tool's description also route the agent automatically when a budget hint is in the prompt.
Where credits come from
You can fund your AetherWave account three ways:
- Free: Starter credits on signup plus up to 80 credits from one-time community quests (Discord, social shares, follow channels)
- Studio subscription: $9.99/mo for 1,700 credits monthly. Cancel any time.
- One-time bundles: starting at $4.99 for 500 credits, up to $79.99 for 9,000 credits. Bundle credits never expire.
Quick install
To run Video Upscaler from Claude Code, install the AetherWave MCP server with one command:
Get your free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). The MCP exposes 31 tools total; aetherwave_upscale_video is the one that gives the agent access to Video Upscaler.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Video Upscaler cost per generation?
Per-second pricing. 7 cr/s for 1K output, 10 cr/s for 2K. Source should be 30 fps or less.
How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?
Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Video Upscaler's Standard engine 7 cr/sec at 1K, 10 at 2K. BytePlus engine 4 cr/sec at 1K, 8 at 2K, 16 at 4K, 62 at 8K translates to the per-generation figures in the scenario table above. Credits come from a Studio subscription, one-time bundles, or starter credits + community quests on the free tier.
Is Video Upscaler worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?
The native AetherWave video upscaler. No direct alternative; competitors require ffmpeg + external upscaling pipelines. Atlas runs as one MCP tool call. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.
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