Understanding Credits

How the credit system works

Rank Prompt operates on a simple credit-based system. This gives you full control over your usage and costs.

There are two separate credit types:

• Regular credits - used for visibility reports, AI articles, SEO audits, outreach, and other core features.

• AI Budget - used exclusively for the AI Agent (copilot) conversations. Managed separately under Plans & Billing -> Top-Ups.

What Are Credits?

Credits are the currency you use to perform actions in Rank Prompt. Each action has a specific credit cost, and credits are deducted from your balance when you perform that action.

Credit Costs

Core Features — Visibility Reports

Rank Prompt uses a two-tier system for AI platforms:

Standard Platforms (bundled — 1 credit per prompt)

Select any combination of standard platforms — they all cost 1 credit per prompt regardless of how many you choose.

Premium Platforms (+1 credit each per prompt)

Each premium platform adds 1 additional credit per prompt on top of the standard bundle.

Examples

Other Core Features

Outreach Features

Google Business Profile Features

Geo-grid cost formula: ceil(point_count / 9). A 3x3 grid has 9 points (1 credit), a 5x5 grid has 25 points (3 credits), a 7x7 grid has 49 points (6 credits).

E-commerce / Product SEO Features

Important Notes

• Standard platforms are bundled: Analyzing a prompt across ChatGPT, Perplexity, AI Mode, and Claude costs only 1 credit total

• Credits per prompt: 1 credit when at least one standard platform is selected (covers all standard engines in that prompt), plus 1 for each premium platform selected. If you select only premium engines, you pay 1 credit per premium platform per prompt (no standard bundle applies)

• Scheduled reports: Each run costs credits based on the number of prompts multiplied by your platform selection

• Outreach batch operations: Minimum 1 credit per batch, rounded up

Monthly Credit Allowance

Your plan determines how many credits you receive each month:

Credits reset at the start of each billing cycle and do not roll over.

AI Budget (Agent Credits)

The AI Agent (copilot) uses a separate credit pool called AI Budget. This is distinct from regular credits and is consumed only when you interact with the AI Agent.

• View and top up your AI Budget under Plans & Billing -> Top-Ups

• Alternatively, connect your own OpenAI API key (BYOK) in Agent Settings to avoid using platform AI Budget entirely

Checking Your Credit Balance

You can see your credit balance in several places:

1. Dashboard — Credit widget shows current balance

2. Top navigation — Credit count displayed next to your profile

3. Plans & Billing — Detailed credit history and usage

What Happens When Credits Run Low?

Warning Notifications

You'll receive notifications when your credits are running low so you can plan accordingly.

Zero Credits

When you reach zero credits:

• You cannot run new reports

• Scheduled reports will pause

• You'll be prompted to purchase more credits or upgrade your plan

Solutions

1. Purchase a top-up — One-time credit packs

2. Upgrade your plan — Get more monthly credits

3. Wait for reset — Credits refresh at the start of your next billing cycle

Top-Up Credit Packs

Purchase additional credits anytime without changing your plan:

Top-up credits never expire and are used after your monthly allowance.

Credit Usage Tips

Plan Your Reports

Before running a report, check how many prompts it includes. More prompts = more credits.

Use Scheduled Reports Wisely

Set appropriate frequencies:

• Daily: High-priority tracking (uses more credits)

• Weekly: Regular monitoring (balanced)

• Monthly: Long-term trend tracking (most efficient)

Optimize Prompt Count

For scheduled reports, start with fewer prompts and expand as needed.

Viewing Credit History

Go to Plans & Billing -> Top-Ups tab to see:

• Credit purchase history

• Usage breakdown

• Top-up options

Need Help?

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