Credits
Credits are the unified unit of consumption for AI operations in CodeBuddy. Different models consume different amounts. You can check your balance and details before and after each call. You'll be notified in advance when approaching the limit — whether to continue or upgrade is always your decision.
How Credits Work
| Factor | Impact on Consumption |
|---|---|
| Model tier | Premium models cost more per interaction |
| Task complexity | Simple Q&A < code generation < full-file refactoring |
| Context length | Longer conversations use more credits |
Credit Deduction Order
Pro
- Credit validity: Both base credits and bonus credits are issued monthly, valid for the current month, and do not carry over. Bonus credits are valid for 1 month from the date of issuance.
- Consumption priority: Credits are consumed in order of earliest expiration first, including plan quotas (Pro / Team), purchased top-up packs, and other credit packs. If expiration dates are the same, base credits are consumed before bonus credits.
- After activating Pro or the 7-day Pro trial, the Free plan's 100 credits are no longer issued separately.
Team
Team members draw from the shared Team pool (1,000 credits per seat). When the pool is exhausted, admins can purchase Team Top-Ups. Remaining credits are deducted in earliest-expiry-first order, including plan quotas (Pro / Team), purchased top-up packs, and other credit packs.
Checking Your Balance
- Log in to codebuddy.ai
- Click avatar (top-right) → Profile → Usage
Need More Credits?
- Upgrade your plan — Higher tiers include more monthly credits (see Pricing)
- Purchase top-up packs — One-time credit packs available in Profile → Usage