Account Levels & Rate Limits
WaveSpeedAI offers four account levels to suit different usage requirements.
Account Tiers
| Level | Images/min | Videos/min | Max Concurrent Tasks | Activation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 10 | 5 | 3 | Default for new users |
| Silver | 500 | 60 | 100 | One-time top-up of $100 |
| Gold | 3,000 | 600 | 2,000 | One-time top-up of $1,000 |
| Ultra | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | One-time top-up of $10,000 |
Tier Details
Bronze: Default level for new users. New accounts receive $1 trial credit — please note that some models are not available with trial credit.
Silver: One-time top-up of $100 upgrades your account to Silver.
Gold: One-time top-up of $1,000 upgrades your account to Gold.
Ultra: One-time top-up of $10,000 upgrades your account to Ultra.
Understanding Rate Limits
What do these numbers mean?
- Images/min & Videos/min: The maximum number of generations you can start per minute. Higher tiers can submit more requests in the same time period.
- Concurrent Tasks: How many tasks can run at the same time. For example, Bronze users can only have 3 tasks processing simultaneously — if you submit a 4th, it will wait until one finishes.
How do I upgrade my tier?
Tiers upgrade automatically when you reach the top-up threshold. For example, once your total top-ups reach $100, you’re automatically upgraded to Silver. No action needed — just add credits.
What if I need higher limits?
For enterprise customers requiring limits beyond Ultra tier, contact support@wavespeed.ai for custom solutions.
Handling Rate Limit Errors
If you receive a 429 Too Many Requests error:
- Wait — Limits reset every minute.
- Upgrade — Add credits to reach the next tier threshold.
- Optimize — Reduce concurrent requests or add delays between calls.