The Credit Usage page shows exactly how many credits you have, how you've used them, and where your credits come from. Stay on top of your balance to avoid running out during important tasks.
From the sidebar, click your profile icon → Credit Usage.
Total credits you can use right now:
Available Credits: Monthly + Top-up combined
This number decreases as you use credits
Source | Description |
Monthly Credits | From your subscription plan, resets each billing cycle |
Top-Up Credits | Purchased separately, never expire |
The page shows three main stats:
Available Credits: Total usable now
Monthly Left: Remaining from current cycle
Top-Up Left: Remaining purchased credits
Credits included with your subscription:
Plan | Monthly Credits |
Starter | 150 |
Pro | 500 |
Agency | 1,000 |
Monthly credits:
Reset at each billing cycle
Don't roll over to next month
Use them or lose them!
Additional credits you purchase:
Available in packs (50, 100, 200 credits)
Never expire
Used after monthly credits are depleted
Purchase anytime from Plans & Billing
Trial bonus (50 credits)
Referral bonuses
Promotional offers
Switch to Credit log tab to see detailed history:
Column | Description |
Date | When credits were used |
Action | What consumed credits |
Credits | Amount used |
Balance | Remaining after action |
Action | Credits Used |
Analyze 1 prompt | 1 |
Generate AI Article | 10 |
Lighthouse SEO Audit | 5 |
Competitor SEO Audit | 5 |
Technical SEO Check | Free |
1 credit per prompt — regardless of how many AI platforms you select. Analyzing a prompt on ChatGPT, Perplexity, AND Google AI Overviews costs only 1 credit total. Scheduled reports use the same credit costs (1 credit per prompt per run). |
10 credits per article includes:
Full article generation
2 AI-generated images
SEO metadata
Audit Type | Credits |
Technical SEO | Free |
Lighthouse SEO | 5 credits |
Competitor SEO | 5 credits each |
Action | Credits |
Categorize citation | 1 per 10 urls |
Discover contact | 1 per 3 urls |
Domain authority | 1 per 10 domains |
When you use credits, they're deducted in this order:
Monthly Credits (used first)
Top-Up Credits (used when monthly depleted)
This ensures you get maximum value from your subscription before touching purchased credits.
RankPrompt warns you when credits are low:
Warning when below 20% of monthly allocation
Alert when credits run out
Notification for failed actions due to insufficient credits
Enable email alerts in Settings → Notifications:
"Insufficient Credits" email option
Get notified when actions fail
Cannot run new reports
Scheduled reports skip (no charges)
Existing reports remain accessible
Cannot generate new articles
Can still edit existing articles
Can still publish to connected blogs
Cannot run new Lighthouse audits
Technical audits still work (free)
History remains accessible
When credits run out:
Wait for monthly reset (next billing cycle)
Top up with additional credit packs
Upgrade to a higher plan for more monthly credits
Go to Plans & Billing → Top-Ups tab
Select a credit pack
Complete payment
Credits added immediately
Pack | Credits | Price |
Small | 50 | $18 |
Medium | 100 | $35 |
Large | 200 | $65 |
Prices may vary. Check the Top-Ups tab for current pricing.
Heavy usage months
Special projects or launches
Don't want to upgrade permanently
Credits never expire
No. Monthly credits reset each billing cycle. Unused credits are lost.
No. Top-up credits never expire and remain available indefinitely.
Monthly credits are always used before top-up credits.
Yes! The Credit Log shows every credit-consuming action with dates and amounts.
If you see "Insufficient Credits," you've run out. Top up or wait for monthly reset.
Check your credit balance weekly to avoid surprises, especially if you have scheduled reports running.
If you have a big project coming (multiple reports, content campaign), ensure you have enough credits.
Take advantage of features that don't use credits:
Technical SEO audits (free)
Dashboard viewing
Analytics (after connection)
Settings and preferences
Plans & Subscription - Upgrade for more credits
Credits System - Learn more about credits
If you have questions about credit usage, contact us at [email protected].
