> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://runableinc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How Credits Work

> Learn how Monthly Credits, Lifetime Credits, and Daily Credits work in Runable.

# How Credits Work

Runable uses a **credit-based system** to power AI generations. Every task you perform—whether it's creating a website, generating a document, producing a video, or editing an application—consumes credits.

The number of credits used depends on the complexity of the task, the AI models involved, and the computing resources required.

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## Credit Types

There are **three types of credits** in Runable.

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  <Card title="Monthly Credits" icon="calendar">
    Included with your subscription and refreshed every billing cycle.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Lifetime Credits" icon="coins">
    Purchased separately as one-time top-ups and never expire.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Daily Credits" icon="sparkles">
    Complimentary credits refreshed every 24 hours on eligible plans.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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# Monthly Credits

Monthly Credits are included with every paid subscription.

These credits:

* Refresh every billing cycle
* Can be used anytime during your subscription period
* Do **not** roll over to the next month
* Expire at the end of your billing cycle

> **Example**
>
> If your subscription includes **25,000 Monthly Credits**, you can:
>
> * Use all 25,000 credits in a single day
> * Or spread them across your billing cycle

There is **no daily usage limit** for Monthly Credits.

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# Lifetime Credits

Lifetime Credits are purchased separately through **Credit Top-Ups**.

Unlike Monthly Credits, Lifetime Credits:

* Never expire
* Stay on your account until used
* Are not tied to your billing cycle
* Are consumed after your available Monthly Credits

<Info>
  Lifetime Credits require an **active subscription** to be used.
</Info>

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# Daily Credits

Some subscription plans include **Daily Credits**.

These credits are provided as an additional benefit and refresh every 24 hours.

Example:

* 1,500 Daily Credits

Daily Credits:

* Refresh automatically every day
* Expire if unused
* Cannot be carried over

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# Which Credits Are Used First?

Credits are consumed in the following order:

1. Monthly Credits
2. Lifetime Credits
3. Daily Credits

Your subscription's Monthly Credits are used first since they expire at the end of each billing cycle, followed by your Lifetime Credits. Complimentary Daily Credits are consumed last.

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# Why Do Different Tasks Use Different Credits?

Not every AI task consumes the same number of credits.

Credit usage depends on several factors, including:

* Prompt complexity
* Number of files modified
* AI model used
* Images generated
* Videos generated
* Code generation
* Research performed
* External integrations
* Number of retries

For example:

| Task | Typical Credit Usage |
| - | - |
| Small UI change | Low |
| Website page generation | Medium |
| Full application generation | High |
| Image generation | Medium |
| Video generation | High |

<Warning>
  Video generation is one of the most resource-intensive features on Runable and generally consumes more credits than text or code generation.
</Warning>

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# Common Misunderstandings

## Can I use all my Monthly Credits in one day?

Yes.

If you have 150,000 Monthly Credits available, you may use all of them in a single day.

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## Do Monthly Credits roll over?

No.

Unused Monthly Credits expire when your billing cycle ends.

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## Do Lifetime Credits expire?

No.

Lifetime Credits remain available until they are used.

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## Why can't I use Lifetime Credits without a subscription?

Lifetime Credits are additional credits added to your account, but an **active subscription** is required to access Runable's AI services and infrastructure.

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## Do Daily Credits accumulate?

No.

Daily Credits refresh every 24 hours and expire if they are not used.

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## Why did one prompt consume so many credits?

AI tasks are charged based on the computing resources required—not simply the length of your prompt.

Even a short prompt can consume more credits if it requires:

* Large code changes
* Video generation
* Multiple AI models
* Complex reasoning
* Many file modifications

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# Best Practices

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  <Card title="Be Specific">
    Provide detailed prompts with examples and constraints to reduce unnecessary retries.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Break Large Tasks">
    Instead of asking the AI to rebuild an entire application, split the work into smaller steps.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Review Before Retrying">
    If the result isn't exactly what you expected, refine the prompt before generating again.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use Lifetime Credits Wisely">
    Lifetime Credits never expire, making them ideal for larger projects beyond your monthly allocation.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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# Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="Can I buy additional credits?">
    Yes.

    You can purchase **Lifetime Credit Top-Ups** at any time. These credits never expire and are added to your existing balance.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will buying Lifetime Credits renew my subscription?">
    No.

    Lifetime Credits are separate from your subscription and do not affect your billing cycle or renewal date.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use Lifetime Credits without a subscription?">
    No.

    An active subscription is required to access Runable and use any credits in your account.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I recover expired Monthly Credits?">
    No.

    Monthly Credits expire automatically at the end of each billing cycle and cannot be restored.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I check my remaining credits?">
    You can view your available credits directly from your Runable dashboard under your account.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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# Need More Credits?

If your Monthly Credits are running low, you have two options:

* Upgrade to a higher subscription plan for more Monthly Credits.
* Purchase Lifetime Credit Top-Ups that never expire.

Both options are available from your **Billing** page.


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