Credit System Deep-Dive
Understanding how AgenticFlow's bucket-based credit system works, pricing, and billing management.
AgenticFlow uses a flexible credit-based billing system that allows you to pay for what you use while providing predictable costs for teams and enterprises.
💰 How Credits Work
What Are Credits?
Credits are AgenticFlow's universal currency for platform usage:
1 Credit ≈ $0.01 USD (varies by plan and region)
All features use credits: agents, workflows, AI models, integrations
Predictable billing: Know exactly what each action costs
Flexible usage: Scale up or down as needed
Credit Consumption
Different actions consume different amounts of credits:
Action
Typical Cost
Notes
Agent conversation
3-5 credits
Varies by model and response length
Workflow execution
2-8 credits
Depends on nodes used
AI model calls
1-15 credits
GPT-4 costs more than GPT-3.5
File processing
1-3 credits
Per file, varies by size
API calls
0.1-2 credits
Varies by integration
Knowledge search
0.5-1 credit
Per query
🗂️ Bucket System
Credit Buckets Explained
AgenticFlow uses a "bucket system" for credit management:
Subscription Buckets (Expiring)
Monthly allocation: Credits from your subscription plan
Expiration: Unused credits expire at the end of each billing cycle
Auto-renewal: New bucket created each month
Priority: Used first when available
Top-up Buckets (Non-expiring)
One-time purchases: Credits you buy individually
Permanent: Never expire, carry forward indefinitely
Overflow usage: Used when subscription bucket is empty
Emergency buffer: Great for unexpected usage spikes
Bucket Priority Order
Subscription credits (expiring) - Used first
Promotional credits (if any) - Used second
Top-up credits (non-expiring) - Used last
💳 Subscription Plans
Starter Plan - $19/month
3,000 credits/month (enough for ~600 agent conversations)
Basic features: Agents, workflows, integrations
Community support: Discord and documentation
Perfect for: Individual users and small projects
Professional Plan - $49/month
10,000 credits/month (enough for ~2,000 agent conversations)
Advanced features: Multi-agent teams, custom integrations
Priority support: Email support with faster response
Team features: Up to 5 workspace members
Perfect for: Small businesses and growing teams
Business Plan - $149/month
35,000 credits/month (enough for ~7,000 agent conversations)
Enterprise features: RBAC, audit logging, SSO
Dedicated support: Direct access to support team
Advanced team features: Unlimited workspace members
Custom integrations: Priority custom development
Perfect for: Medium businesses and agencies
Enterprise Plan - Custom pricing
Custom credit allocation: Designed for your usage patterns
All features included: Complete platform access
Dedicated account manager: Personal support relationship
Custom SLA: Guaranteed uptime and support response
On-premise options: Private cloud or on-premise deployment
Perfect for: Large enterprises and high-volume users
📊 Credit Monitoring & Alerts
Real-time Dashboard
Monitor your credit usage with detailed analytics:
Current balance: See available credits across all buckets
Usage trends: Understand your consumption patterns
Forecast: Predict when you'll need more credits
Cost breakdown: See which features consume the most credits
Smart Alerts
Never run out of credits unexpectedly:
75% threshold: Warning when you've used 75% of monthly credits
90% threshold: Urgent alert at 90% usage
Out of credits: Immediate notification when credits are depleted
Custom alerts: Set your own usage thresholds
Usage Analytics
By feature: See credit usage by agents, workflows, integrations
By time period: Daily, weekly, monthly usage patterns
By team member: Understand individual usage (Business+ plans)
By model: Compare costs of different AI models
🛒 Purchasing Credits
Top-up Credits
Purchase additional credits anytime:
Flexible amounts: Buy from 1,000 to 100,000+ credits
Volume discounts: Better rates for larger purchases
Instant availability: Credits available immediately
Never expire: Keep unused credits indefinitely
Top-up Pricing
Credit Package
Price
Cost per Credit
Savings
1,000 credits
$12
$0.012
Base rate
5,000 credits
$55
$0.011
8% savings
10,000 credits
$100
$0.010
17% savings
25,000 credits
$225
$0.009
25% savings
50,000 credits
$400
$0.008
33% savings
🔄 Billing Cycles & Management
Monthly Billing
Billing date: Same day each month you subscribed
Automatic renewal: Credits refreshed each cycle
Prorated upgrades: Pay only for remaining time when upgrading
Usage reports: Detailed monthly usage summary
Payment Methods
Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
PayPal: For international payments
Bank transfer: Available for Enterprise customers
Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin and Ethereum accepted
Invoice billing: NET-30 terms for qualified businesses
Billing Management
Self-service portal: Manage billing from dashboard
Usage controls: Set spending limits and alerts
Team management: Control who can purchase credits
Invoice history: Download receipts and usage reports
🎁 Free Credits & Promotions
Welcome Credits
New users receive credits to explore the platform:
500 welcome credits for all new accounts
Bonus credits for completing onboarding
Referral credits for inviting team members
Promotional Credits
Limited-time offers: Extra credits during promotions
Educational discounts: Reduced rates for students and educators
Non-profit pricing: Special rates for qualified organizations
Beta program credits: Extra credits for testing new features
⚡ Cost Optimization Tips
Choose the Right AI Model
GPT-3.5: Faster and cheaper for simple tasks
GPT-4: More expensive but better for complex reasoning
Claude Haiku: Very cost-effective for quick responses
Gemini: Good balance of cost and performance
Optimize Agent Configuration
Temperature settings: Lower temperature = more focused, often shorter responses
Max tokens: Limit response length to control costs
System prompts: Clear instructions reduce back-and-forth exchanges
Workflow Efficiency
Batch processing: Process multiple items together
Conditional logic: Skip unnecessary steps
Cache frequently used data: Reduce repeated API calls
Choose appropriate nodes: Some workflow nodes cost more than others
Usage Monitoring
Regular review: Check usage patterns monthly
Team education: Train team on cost-effective practices
Budget alerts: Set spending limits to avoid overages
Performance tracking: Monitor ROI on AI automation
🆘 Troubleshooting Billing Issues
Common Issues
Credits Not Appearing
Check payment status: Ensure payment processed successfully
Browser refresh: Reload dashboard to see updated balance
Contact support: If credits still missing after 10 minutes
Unexpected Charges
Review usage report: See detailed breakdown of credit consumption
Check team usage: Other team members may have used credits
Verify subscription: Ensure you're on expected plan
Payment Failures
Update payment method: Expired cards are common cause
Check with bank: Some banks block automated charges
Try different method: PayPal as alternative to credit cards
Getting Help
Billing support: [email protected]
Live chat: Available during business hours
Discord community: https://qra.ai/discord
Knowledge base: Detailed troubleshooting guides
🔍 Enterprise & Custom Billing
Volume Discounts
Large organizations can qualify for reduced rates:
Usage-based pricing: Lower per-credit costs at higher volumes
Annual contracts: Additional discounts for yearly commitments
Custom SLAs: Guaranteed performance and support levels
Enterprise Features
Consolidated billing: Single invoice for multiple workspaces
Budget controls: Department-level spending limits
Usage reporting: Detailed analytics for cost allocation
Custom contracts: Flexible terms for enterprise needs
Getting Enterprise Pricing
Contact our sales team for custom pricing:
Email: [email protected]
Schedule call: Book consultation
Requirements: Share expected usage and feature needs
📈 Future of AgenticFlow Billing
Upcoming Features
Usage predictions: AI-powered forecasting of credit needs
Smart budgeting: Automated budget management and optimization
Team insights: Detailed analytics on team productivity and costs
Pay-per-success: Billing based on successful outcomes, not just usage
Feedback & Suggestions
Help us improve the billing system:
Feature requests: https://agenticflow.featurebase.app/
User feedback: Share your experiences and suggestions
Beta testing: Join early access to new billing features
The AgenticFlow credit system is designed to be transparent, flexible, and cost-effective. Whether you're an individual user or a large enterprise, our billing system scales with your needs while providing predictable costs and powerful usage analytics.
Questions about billing? Contact our support team at [email protected] or join our Discord community for help from other users.
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