Billing & Credits
How Buda's credit system works — pools, consumption, recharging, and plans.
Overview
Buda uses a three-pool credit system to manage AI usage per space:
- Daily Credits — Reset every day at UTC 00:00
- Monthly Credits — Reset each subscription billing cycle
- Balance Credits — Purchased or recharged, never expire
Credits are consumed in order: Daily → Monthly → Balance. When all pools are exhausted, AI features are paused until credits reset or you recharge.
Plans
| Free | Plus ($20/mo/agent) | Pro ($100/mo/agent) | Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Credits | 30 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Monthly Credits | Unlimited (beta) | 1,400 / agent | 7,000 / agent | Unlimited |
| Balance Credits | Recharge from Rewards | Same | Same | Same |
Each agent you purchase includes one space member slot.
How Credits Are Consumed
Each AI message costs credits based on the model used. More capable models consume more credits per message, while lighter models are more economical. You can check your credit usage in Space Settings → Credit Usage.
The minimum charge is 1 credit per message.
User Rewards
User Rewards are personal credits you can earn through:
- Referral bonuses (invite friends)
- Onboarding completion
- Promotions and early adopter rewards
View your reward balance at Settings → Rewards.
Recharging Space Balance
You can convert your Reward balance into Space Balance Credits:
- Go to Settings → Rewards
- Click Recharge
- Enter the amount
- Confirm — credits appear in your space's Balance Credits pool
Balance Credits never expire and are shared across all space members.
What Happens When Credits Run Out
When all three pools are exhausted:
- A dialog appears in chat prompting you to upgrade or recharge
- The Billing page shows a red "Quota Exceeded" warning
- AI features are paused until credits reset (daily/monthly) or you recharge
Viewing Usage
- Space Settings → Billing — See all credit pools, storage, and agents
- Space Settings → Credit Usage — Transaction history of every AI message
Upgrading Your Plan
Go to Space Settings → Billing and scroll to Pricing Cards. Click Upgrade to start a subscription. Your monthly credits increase immediately.
FAQ
How many credits does each model use? Different models consume different amounts of credits. Lighter models like Gemini Flash are the most economical, while advanced models like Claude Opus use more. Check Credit Usage to see exactly how many credits each message costs.
Can I see how many credits I have left? Yes. Go to Space Settings → Billing to see your remaining Daily, Monthly, and Balance credits.
Do unused daily credits roll over? No. Daily credits reset at UTC midnight each day. Monthly credits reset at the start of each billing cycle. Balance credits never expire.
How many members can I invite? Each agent includes one space member slot. For example, purchasing 5 agents lets you invite 5 team members.
Can I add more credits without upgrading? Yes. Earn rewards by inviting friends, then recharge them to your space as Balance Credits. You can also purchase additional credit top-ups.
What models are available? Buda supports 12+ AI models including Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and more. All models are available on all plans — they just consume credits at different rates.