Make the most of your AI credits

This article is for anyone who uses awork AI in their day-to-day work and wants to make the most of their AI credits. You'll learn what affects credit usage, how to choose the right model, and how to keep track of your available credits.

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What affects credit usage

Not every AI action uses the same number of credits. An agent run doesn't automatically correspond to a fixed number of credits.

The number of credits an AI action uses depends on factors such as the model you use, the amount of information being processed, and the tools involved. This means usage can vary from task to task.

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Choose a model that suits the task

awork offers three predefined model categories:

• Fast is designed for quick answers and simple tasks.
• Balanced is suitable for everyday work and most conversations.
• Deep Thinking is intended for complex analyses and multi-step reasoning.

For everyday use, awork recommends the Auto setting. awork selects the underlying model and the appropriate reasoning level for you.

If you use a different model, pay attention to its displayed relative credit usage.

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Avoid switching models within a thread

You can switch models while a thread is in progress.

This can increase credit usage because switching models resets technical prompt caching.

Keep this in mind when switching models within a thread or comparing usage across different threads.

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Failed AI actions can also use credits

A failed or incomplete AI action can use credits if AI resources have already been used for it.

Credit usage therefore doesn't depend solely on whether an action was completed successfully.

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Keep track of your credit allowance

You can check your own credit usage directly in awork.

1. Open Account-Einstellungen.

2. Scroll to the awork AI section.

3. Check your AI-Plan (if one has been purchased for your workspace) and your monthly Credit-Kontingent.

4. Hover over the Fortschrittsbalken to see how many credits you've used and how many you have left.

5. Check the displayed date for your next Credit-Reset.

You'll see a warning when you're getting close to your credit limit.

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If your credit allowance isn't enough

Your credits are valid for the monthly billing period. Any unused credits expire at the end of the month and can't be carried over or pooled in the workspace. Once you've used up your allowance, AI usage is restricted. This doesn't automatically incur any extra charges. If you need more credits, contact your admin.

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Summary

• To make the most of your AI credits, choose a model category that suits the task and keep an eye on the models' relative credit usage.
• Also keep in mind that context, inputs and outputs, processing steps, and tool calls all affect actual usage.
• You can check how much of your monthly allowance you've used at any time in your account settings.

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FAQ

What affects my AI credit usage?

Credit usage depends on factors such as the model you use, the volume and complexity of the information being processed, inputs and outputs, and the processing steps involved. The tools and integrations you use can also affect usage.

Which AI model should I use for my tasks?

That depends on the task. Fast is suitable for quick answers and simple tasks, Balanced for everyday work and most conversations, and Deep Thinking for complex analyses and multi-step reasoning.

Where can I see how many AI credits I have left?

Open Account-Einstellungen and scroll to the awork AI section. There you can check your AI plan, the credits you've used and have left, and the date of your next credit reset.

Do unused credits carry over to the next month?

No. Unused credits expire at the end of the monthly AI billing period.

Can I share my credits with other users?

No. Credits can't be transferred between users or pooled in the workspace. Each user has their own monthly credit allowance.

What can I do if I don't have enough credits?

Contact your admin. They can upgrade you to a higher AI plan if you need more credits for your tasks.