How credits work
What costs credits, what is free, and when they reset.
Credits are how everyday AI usage is measured.
What costs credits
| Action | Free plan | Pro / Max | |---|---|---| | Text message in a session | 1 credit | 1 credit (from a much larger pool) | | Message with an image | 3 credits | 1 credit | | Message with a file (PDF) | 2 credits | 1 credit | | Board scribe (the live diagram) | Free | Free | | Vault, task board, calendar | Free | Free |
What never costs credits
Everything that is your own thinking: capturing to the Vault, managing tasks, browsing your library, re-reading receipts, the calendar, reflections. Credits only apply when the AI does work.
Resets
Credit allowances reset monthly, automatically, based on your signup date. Your current balance is always visible in the sidebar and in Settings.
Running out
If you hit zero, nothing is lost. Your sessions, boards, and notes stay fully accessible; you just cannot send new AI messages until the reset. Upgrading takes effect immediately.
Deep Thinking credits are a separate pool. See Deep Thinking and God Mode.