Everything you need to know about how credits, tokens, and top-ups work.
AI credits are the usage unit for Plugin Compass. Every AI-powered action—like generating code, analyzing files, or building plugins—consumes credits from your monthly allowance. This system ensures fair usage across all plans while providing flexibility for different project sizes.
Your plan includes a set number of credits each month that reset on your billing date. Credits do not roll over to the next month, so it's important to use them within your billing period.
Tokens are the basic units of text that AI models process. Think of them as words or word pieces—the average English word is roughly 4 characters or about 1.3 tokens. However, not all models use tokens at the same rate.
Different AI models have different capabilities and costs, so they burn credits at different rates:
Efficient models for everyday tasks. 1 token = 1 credit.
More capable models for complex tasks. 1 token = 2 credits.
Most powerful models for specialized tasks. 1 token = 3 credits.
Example: If you use a 2x model and process 2,500 tokens, you'll consume 5,000 credits from your monthly allowance. This multiplier system allows us to offer access to cutting-edge AI models while keeping pricing fair across all plan levels.
Each plan includes a monthly allocation of AI credits that resets at the start of each billing cycle:
Need more credits than your monthly allowance provides? You can purchase one-off credit top-ups at any time. These are instant and never expire, giving you flexibility for large projects or unexpected needs.
Paid plan subscribers receive automatic discounts on credit top-ups:
2.5% discount on all top-up purchases.
5% discount on all top-up purchases.
Top-ups can be purchased from your account settings or by visiting the token top-ups page. Payment is processed securely through Dodo Payments, and credits are added to your account immediately after successful payment.
When you approach or exceed your monthly credit limit, you'll receive notifications in the builder interface. You have several options:
Choose a higher plan with more monthly credits. Changes take effect immediately.
Buy additional credits instantly. These never expire and are available immediately.
Your credits reset at the start of your next billing cycle. Check your account for your exact reset date.