Credits

Credits are the usage currency that powers AI-assisted development. Understanding how they work, the different types available, and how to manage them will help you use the platform effectively.

How credits work

Every AI interaction consumes credits based on:

• Model cost — Different AI models have different pricing tiers
• Context size — The amount of information processed (conversation history, files, code)
• Output generated — The amount of code or text the AI produces

For detailed strategies on optimizing credit usage, see Using Credits Efficiently.

Credit types explained

The platform uses three types of credits, each with different rules and renewal behaviors.

Daily credits

Daily credits are a renewable allowance that resets every 24 hours.

Key characteristics:

• Reset schedule — Renew at midnight in your account timezone
• No rollover — Unused daily credits do not carry forward to the next day
• Supplementary — Designed to supplement your subscription credits for light usage

Best used for:

• Quick questions in Chat mode
• Small edits and tweaks
• Exploring features without consuming subscription credits

Subscription credits

Subscription credits are your primary credit bucket, tied to your billing plan.

Key characteristics:

• Billing cycle — Renew on your monthly or annual billing date
• Plan-based — Credit amount determined by your subscription tier
• Primary pool — Used after daily credits are exhausted
• No rollover — Unused credits do not carry to the next billing cycle

Usage priority:

1. Daily credits are used first
2. Subscription credits are consumed after daily credits run out
3. Bonus/grant credits are used last (if applicable)

Bonus & grant credits

Bonus and grant credits are awarded through various channels outside your regular subscription.

How you receive them:

• Admin grants — Platform team awards for specific situations
• Promotional campaigns — Special offers and limited-time bonuses
• Community rewards — Contributing feedback, bug reports, or community builds
• Platform issue compensation — Credits restored when platform issues cause excess usage

Key characteristics:

• No expiration — Most bonus credits remain available until used
• Last in priority — Consumed after daily and subscription credits
• Stackable — Multiple grants accumulate in your account

For more on earning bonus credits, see Earning Credits below.

Checking your credit balance

You can view your current credit balance and usage history in your account dashboard.

What you’ll see:

• Current balance — Available credits across all types
• Daily credits — Remaining credits until next daily reset
• Subscription credits — Credits remaining in current billing cycle
• Bonus credits — Total accumulated grants and rewards
• Usage history — Recent credit consumption by thread and model

Tip: Monitor your usage patterns to identify opportunities for optimization. See Using Credits Efficiently for strategies.

Buying additional credits

If you need more credits beyond your current plan, several options are available.

Purchase extra credits

You can buy one-time credit bundles that are immediately added to your account.

How it works:

• Select a credit bundle size from available options
• Credits are added to your account as bonus credits
• One-time purchase, not recurring
• Credits remain until used (no expiration)

When to buy extra credits:

• Temporary spike in usage (major feature development)
• End of billing cycle and running low
• Special project requiring more capacity

Upgrade your plan tier

Upgrading to a higher subscription tier increases your monthly credit allocation.

Benefits of upgrading:

• Higher monthly credit allowance
• Credits renew automatically each billing cycle
• Access to better models (on premium tiers)
• More cost-effective than frequent credit purchases

Upgrade process:

1. Review available plan tiers in account settings
2. Compare credit allocations and features
3. Upgrade takes effect immediately
4. Credits are prorated for current billing period

Custom plans with extra credits

For teams or users with consistently high usage, custom plans can be configured.

What’s included:

• Custom credit allocations — Set credit amounts beyond standard tiers
• Flexible billing — Monthly or annual options
• Team features — Shared credits across team members (if applicable)

Contact support to discuss:

• Your typical monthly usage patterns
• Number of team members (if applicable)
• Specific model requirements
• Budget considerations

When credits seem too high

If you notice unexpected credit consumption or believe platform issues caused excess usage, we want to help.

What to do

If credits feel unusually high for a task, please share the following information:

Required details:

1. Thread link — Direct link to the conversation where credits were consumed
2. Task description — Brief explanation of what you were trying to accomplish
3. Model used — Which AI model was selected (if known)
4. Preview status — Whether preview/build was failing or in error loops
5. Thread length — Approximate number of messages in the thread
6. Context size — Whether large files were attached or referenced

How to report:

• Use the in-app support/feedback form
• Email support with “High Credit Usage Review” in subject line
• Include your account email for follow-up

What we’ll do

When you report unexpectedly high credit usage, our team will:

Review your usage:

• Analyze the specific thread and interactions
• Check for platform-side retry loops or errors
• Identify any system issues that inflated costs
• Compare against typical usage patterns for similar tasks

Identify platform issues:

• Determine if platform bugs caused repeated attempts
• Check if preview/build failures triggered unnecessary retries
• Investigate whether system errors led to wasted credits
• Review logs for abnormal AI behavior or loops

Grant credits if confirmed:

• If platform issues are confirmed, we’ll restore the affected credits
• Credits are typically issued as bonus/grant credits
• Restoration usually happens within 1-2 business days
• You’ll receive confirmation when credits are added

Provide guidance:

• Share specific recommendations for avoiding similar issues
• Suggest workflow improvements for better efficiency
• Point to relevant documentation on credit optimization
• Offer tips for the specific scenario you encountered

Tip

Prevention is the best approach. Review Using Credits Efficiently to learn strategies for keeping credit consumption predictable and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to high usage.

Credit best practices summary

To make the most of your credits:

1. Use the right model — Match model capability to task complexity
2. Start fresh threads — Avoid long threads that accumulate context
3. Be specific — Clear, scoped requests reduce back-and-forth
4. Monitor usage — Check your dashboard regularly to spot trends
5. Optimize workflows — Learn from high-usage patterns and adjust

For comprehensive strategies, see Using Credits Efficiently.