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Understanding Credits
Sterling uses a credit-based pricing model. You purchase credits and use them for AI-powered features. There are no monthly subscriptions. You pay only for what you use.
How Credits Work
One credit equals one dollar. When you purchase credits, a 3% processing fee applies. Credits never expire and remain in your account until used.
Example Purchase
A $150 credit purchase includes a $4.50 processing fee, totaling $154.50. You receive 150 credits to use on AI features.
What Uses Credits
Different actions consume different amounts of credits based on complexity. Here are the most common actions:
| Action | Credits |
|---|---|
| AI Email | 0.50 |
| Page Extraction | 0.3 |
| Workflow Execution | 0.3 |
| Advice Module | 0.5 |
| Email Extraction | 0.5 |
| Research Question | 0.5 |
| Transcript Processing | 1.5 |
| Full Advice Report | 25 |
Estimating Your Usage
The Billing page includes a pricing calculator to help estimate your monthly credit needs. Adjust the usage counts for each action type to see your projected costs.