Use AI credits efficiently

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. That means an agent run doesn't automatically correspond to a fixed number of credits.

The number of credits an AI action uses depends on several factors, including the model used, the amount of information processed, and the tools involved. Credit usage can therefore vary from task to task.

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Choose a model that fits the task

awork offers three predefined model categories:

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

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

Hover over the available AI models to see their relative credit usage. Choose a model that fits your task: simple tasks don't always need a model designed for complex analyses.

You can also adjust the reasoning level. This determines how much work the model does before responding. A higher level can produce better results for difficult tasks, but it takes more time and uses more credits. Choose a setting that matches the complexity of your task.

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Avoid switching models within a thread

You can switch models while a thread is in progress.

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

Keep this in mind when switching models within a thread or comparing the usage of 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 only on whether an action was completed successfully.

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Keep track of your credit allowance

You can view your own credit usage directly in awork.

1. Open Account-Einstellungen.

2. Scroll to the awork AI section.

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

4. Hover over the progress bar to see the credits you've used and the credits you have left.

5. Check the displayed date for the 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 apply to the monthly billing period. 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 result in additional 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 fits 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 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 several factors, including the model used, the amount and complexity of the information processed, the inputs and outputs, and the processing steps. The tools and integrations used can also affect usage.

Which AI model should I use for my tasks?

That depends on your task. Fast is suited to quick answers and simple tasks, Balanced to everyday work and most conversations, and Deep Thinking to 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 the 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.