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Checking my AI Credit and Topping it Up

If the product/site you bought includes the usage of AI Search or bots, you might have a limit on how much AI you can use. 

You can see your AI usage on the profile bubble at the top right corner > AI Usage:

You can check your balance, the renewal date, and view history:

You have access to your usage history, buy more credits, and also set up Auto Top-Up (so it tops up automatically when used):

 

Understanding AI Costs

AI usage costs vary based on the model being used and the amount of work being performed.

The following factors have the biggest impact on cost:

1. Different Models Have Different Costs

Some AI models are more powerful and therefore more expensive to run.

Inside Simplero, you'll see a $ indicator next to models to help you understand their relative cost.

Lower-cost models are great for everyday tasks, while higher-cost models may provide stronger reasoning, writing, or analysis capabilities.

2. Larger Requests Cost More

The more work you ask AI to perform, the more credits it consumes.

Examples:

  • "Write a short email" → low usage
  • "Create a complete 10-module course with worksheets and exercises" → higher usage

3. More Reference Material Costs More

When AI needs to review additional information, costs increase.

Examples include:

  • Uploading documents
  • Referencing long articles
  • Asking AI to analyze multiple resources
  • Giving extensive context for a task

The more information the model processes, the more credits are used.

4. Longer Conversations Cost More

AI reviews previous messages in a conversation to maintain context.

As conversations become longer, the amount of information being processed grows, which can increase credit usage.

Starting a fresh conversation for a new topic can often be more efficient than continuing an extremely long thread.

5. What Does $10 per month of AI Usage Typically Look Like?

AI usage varies significantly depending on the model selected and the type of work being performed.

For most users, $10 per month typically covers:

  • Hundreds of everyday prompts
  • Regular content creation and brainstorming
  • Consistent use throughout the month

For heavy usage with premium models, credits may be consumed more quickly.

Your account will always show your remaining balance and usage history so you can monitor consumption in real time.