A promising AI demo becomes a product through repetition: another model tested, another workflow refined, another release put in front of users. That work takes inference credits.
AKOOL Build & Earn gives eligible builders more credits to put toward that next release. From October 28 through November 26, 2026 (UTC), add funds to AKOOL MaaS in a qualifying single order and receive $200 in bonus credits for every full $1,000 added, up to $1,000 in automatic bonus credits per account during the campaign.
The bonus applies automatically to eligible standard-price accounts. There is no separate campaign entry form. Open AKOOL Model Hub, check your account and the current campaign details, and plan your next build.
Build & Earn at a glance
The campaign brings together an automatic purchase bonus and a separate leaderboard rewards pool. Here is what each part means.
| Campaign feature | What builders need to know |
|---|---|
| Automatic bonus | $200 per full $1,000 added in a single order |
| Account cap | $1,000 in automatic bonus credits across the campaign |
| Eligibility | Eligible standard-price accounts; negotiated commercial pricing excluded |
| Bonus validity | 30 days from issuance |
| Leaderboard pool | 3% of all campaign purchases; separate platform rules apply |
| Campaign window | October 28, 00:00 UTC–November 26, 23:59 UTC, 2026 |
What is AKOOL MaaS?
AKOOL MaaS, or Model as a Service, gives developers a place to discover and use AI models through Model Hub. Its current catalog spans image generation and editing, video generation, speech, avatars, and other media workflows. Model pages show the relevant capabilities and pricing, helping teams choose a starting point for a specific product task.
A product team might start with image editing, add image-to-video generation, then evaluate speech for a narrated experience. A creative platform might compare several video models before choosing which options to expose to customers. The useful question is what each model contributes to the finished experience.
For developers, the Model Hub CLI supports model discovery, input inspection, price previews, task submission, and result retrieval. The Model Hub MCP integration connects model tools to AI applications. Check the documentation and each model's requirements as you design your integration.
How the automatic bonus works
The calculation starts with each individual order. Every complete $1,000 in a qualifying order earns $200 in bonus credits, subject to the account's remaining campaign allowance. Separate orders do not combine to meet a threshold.
| Funds added | Bonus credits | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 in one order | $200 | One full $1,000 increment |
| $2,500 in one order | $400 | Two full $1,000 increments |
| $5,000 in one order | $1,000 | Reaches the account cap |
| $10,000 in one order | $1,000 | The account cap still applies |
| $600 and $400 in separate orders | $0 | Neither order reaches $1,000 |
These examples assume the account has not already used any of its campaign bonus allowance. Eligible automatic payments also count. Bonus eligibility is tracked by account ID.
At a qualifying $1,000 purchase, the $200 bonus adds 20% in credit value. The same ratio applies at full $1,000 increments through $5,000, provided the account has its full allowance remaining. The amount changes with partial increments and the account cap, so use the examples above to plan accurately.
Put the credits against work you are ready to run: automatic bonus credits expire 30 days after they are issued.
A separate rewards pool that grows with campaign purchases
Build & Earn also includes a leaderboard rewards pool equal to 3% of all campaign purchases. That pool is separate from the automatic bonus-credit offer.
The campaign page describes proposed token-usage ranking tiers of 1–3, 4–10, 11–20, and 21–100. Proposed benefits would give higher-ranked users more generous bonus credits on future qualifying purchases. Leaderboard availability, usage measurement, eligibility, counting periods, distribution, and redemption conditions are managed on MaaS. Check the platform for current terms before planning around a tier benefit.
The campaign's headline is up to $10 million in planned combined rewards. This describes the planned campaign-wide opportunity. It is not a guaranteed individual award or a fixed cash payout. Your automatic purchase bonus follows the published thresholds and cap; leaderboard benefits follow their separate platform terms.
Turn extra credits into a stronger release
A useful build sprint has a clear destination. Choose one customer problem, define what a good result looks like, and use the additional credits to learn which workflow gets you there.
Compare models on the same customer task
Pick a representative set of inputs and test the models relevant to your product. Evaluate usable output, response time, and cost together. For a product-visual workflow, that might mean testing whether packaging, colors, and composition stay consistent across edits. For video, it might mean checking motion and subject consistency against the same brief.
Build the workflow around the generation
A successful output is one part of an application. Use the sprint to improve input handling, result review, task tracking, and the path from a generated asset to something a customer can use. A focused image-to-video feature or repeatable product-image workflow gives your team a concrete release to evaluate.
Measure what you can ship
Track the proportion of results that meet your quality bar, the time needed to produce an approved result, and the cost of getting there. Save representative examples and note where human review is still needed. Those measurements help you decide what to improve next and give you a clearer story when you demonstrate the product.
How to join Build & Earn
First, open AKOOL Model Hub and sign in. Review the models you want to use, their pricing, and your account's eligibility. Campaign participation is handled on the MaaS platform.
Next, plan a qualifying purchase during the campaign window. Add $1,000 or more in a single order to qualify for the automatic bonus. Check your remaining account allowance and choose an amount that fits the work you intend to run.
Then, build and track your usage. Put the bonus credits to work within 30 days of issuance. For the separate leaderboard opportunity, review the current participation and reward details in Model Hub.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a separate application?
No separate campaign entry form is required for the automatic bonus. Eligible purchases receive it automatically. Participation and any leaderboard requirements are handled on MaaS.
Can I combine smaller purchases?
No. Separate orders cannot be combined to reach a $1,000 threshold. A $600 order followed by a $400 order earns no automatic bonus under this offer.
Who is eligible for the automatic bonus?
The offer applies to eligible standard-price accounts. Accounts on negotiated commercial pricing are excluded. Check your account and the applicable campaign details on MaaS.
When does the campaign end?
The campaign ends on November 26, 2026, at 23:59 UTC. Automatic bonus credits have their own expiration: 30 days after issuance.
Are the rewards cash?
The automatic purchase benefit is bonus platform credits. The campaign describes proposed leaderboard benefits as bonus credits on future purchases, with eligibility and redemption governed by platform terms. Do not treat the planned rewards headline as a cash payout.
Your next build starts here
If your team has a feature to validate, a workflow to improve, or an AI product ready for its next release, Build & Earn gives you a practical reason to move it forward.
Bring the next build. Give it more room to run.
Start building in AKOOL Model Hub or review the Build & Earn campaign details.
Campaign details checked October 28, 2026. Eligible standard-price accounts only. Automatic bonus credits: $200 per full $1,000 in a single order, up to $1,000 per account during the campaign; expire 30 days after issuance. Separate orders do not combine. Leaderboard rewards are separate and subject to current platform terms.
