Candy AI pricing works on two layers: a Premium subscription that unlocks the full platform, and tokens, the in-app currency you spend on locked Candy Shorts episodes, images, voice and video. Here is what each plan costs, how many tokens you get and how far they go on Candy AI Shorts.
Candy AI pricing: Premium plans
| Monthly plan | $13.99/month |
|---|---|
| Quarterly plan | $26.97 every 3 months ($8.99/month) |
| Annual plan | $3.99/month |
| Tokens included | 100 tokens per month with Premium |
| Tokens per episode | 12 tokens (30 on creator series) |
| Free episodes | Episodes 1 & 2 free on every standard series |
| Payment | Credit/debit card, discreet billing |
| Apps | Web app, installable on iOS & Android |
Prices verified on September 30, 2026. Prices can change; always check the checkout page.
The longer the plan, the lower the monthly price: the annual plan costs less than a third of the monthly one. If you plan to watch more than one or two series, the annual plan is by far the best value. Candy also runs frequent first-purchase discounts, often shown right after you create a free account.
See Current Candy AI Discounts
What does Candy AI Premium include?
- Unlimited chat with AI characters.
- Image, voice and video generation (paid with tokens).
- Access to locked Candy Shorts episodes (paid with tokens).
- 100 tokens per month with Premium.
Candy AI tokens: how much is an episode?
- Standard series (Candy characters and other characters): 12 tokens per locked episode.
- Creator series: 30 tokens per locked episode.
- Spicy series (Premium only): episodes 1β2 included with Premium, then 30 tokens per episode (50 on a couple of titles).
- Episodes 1 and 2 of almost every series: free.
How many Candy Shorts can you finish per month?
| Series type | Length | Tokens to finish | With 100 tokens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 5 episodes | 36 | 2 series (28 tokens left) |
| Standard | 10 episodes | 96 | 1 series |
| Standard | 15 episodes | 156 | not enough |
| Creator | 5 episodes | 90 | 1 series |
Buying extra tokens
Premium members can buy additional token packs inside the app. Larger packs are cheaper per token; if you binge long series, buying a bigger pack once is better than several small ones.
Tips to spend fewer tokens
- Always watch the two free episodes before unlocking anything.
- Prefer five-episode series: a full story for 36 tokens.
- Save long series for months with spare tokens.
- Check the “Value for Tokens” score in our Candy AI Shorts ranking.
Is Candy AI Premium worth it?
For Candy Shorts alone, it is worth it if you finish at least two series a month and choose the annual plan. If you also chat with AI characters or generate images, it is one of the best-value AI companion subscriptions available. Not sure yet? Start with the free episodes and read our Candy AI review.
How to cancel Candy AI Premium
You can cancel from your account settings at any time. You keep Premium until the end of the period you paid for, and unused tokens stay in your balance.
Monthly budget examples
| Viewer type | Plan | Extra tokens | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | Free | None | Episodes 1β2 of almost every series |
| Regular | Annual Premium | None | About 2 five-episode series per month |
| Binger | Annual Premium | 1 extra pack | 4β6 series per month, or one long series |
| Creator fan | Annual Premium | 1β2 extra packs | 2β3 creator series per month |
Is Candy AI pricing fair?
For a platform that combines chat, image and video generation and a full library of AI series, Candy AI pricing on the annual plan is competitive. The monthly plan is the expensive way in: if you already know you like the platform, committing for a year cuts the cost by more than two thirds. The only part that can get expensive is tokens, and that depends entirely on how many locked episodes you watch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Candy AI cost?
Candy AI Premium costs $13.99 for one month, $26.97 for three months or $47.88 per year ($3.99/month) at the time of writing. Discounts are frequent.
How many tokens do you get with Candy AI Premium?
Premium includes 100 tokens per month at the time of writing.
How many tokens is a Candy Shorts episode?
12 tokens on standard series and 30 tokens on creator series. Episodes 1 and 2 are free.
Can I cancel Candy AI Premium?
Yes, from your account settings. You keep access until the end of the paid period.