Credits (AI)
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Credits are the usage units AI tools bill you in: every prompt, generated text or image consumes part of your monthly allowance.
Underneath, models usually count tokens (pieces of text) for both your prompt and the answer. Tools convert that into credits, sometimes with a markup per feature or model.
Long conversations, large files and heavier models cost far more than short one-off questions. If you automate at scale, model that usage before going to production.
Tip
Compare tools on cost per completed task rather than credits. That is a fairer comparison, since the unit and markup differ per vendor.
Related terms
- LLMAn LLM is a large language model trained to predict the next word, which lets it understand and generate text. ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini run on them.
- ClaudeClaude is Anthropic's family of language models, usable through a chat interface or via the API in your own applications and agents.
- AI automationAI automation means setting up processes where an AI model takes over steps that used to be manual: sorting, summarising, drafting, routing.
- PromptA prompt is the instruction you give an AI model. The clearer the role, goal, context and required format, the more usable the answer.