SharpAPI

How do credits work?

Credits are the building block of SharpAPI's pricing. Every active subscription holds at least 1 credit, and each credit gives you a pre-paid monthly quota of processed words, API calls and plan features. Your total monthly cost is simply per-credit price × number of credits.A useful way to picture it is a roaming data plan: each credit is one pre-purchased quota block you hold for the month. If you expect to use more, you buy another block in advance. If you need less, you drop a block and the unused portion comes back to you on your next invoice.You can add or remove credits at any time

What does each credit cover?

Each credit in SharpAPI’s pricing system provides a pre-paid quota for API usage, including:Processed Words: The total input and output words handled by the API, with quotas varying by plan.API Calls: Includes both AI-powered endpoints (like content generation) and utility endpoints (like data formatting).Additional Features: Access to SDKs, libraries, analytics, and other plan-specific benefits.Credits are billed monthly, and higher-tier plans include larger quotas per credit, offering better value and scalability. If your needs grow, you can add more credits or upgrade your plan, and if your

Are there any additional fees beyond credit usage?

No, all costs are deducted from your credits unless explicitly specified for custom configurations or add-ons.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan at any time?

Yes. The two kinds of changes behave differently:Changing the number of credits inside your current plan takes effect immediately. Your invoice is prorated for the remainder of the cycle: adding a credit creates a prorated charge on the spot, removing one creates a prorated credit balance that offsets your next invoice.Changing your plan tier (for example moving between Build, Launch and Scale) takes effect at the start of your next billing cycle, so your per-credit price and per-credit quotas switch over cleanly without mid-cycle splits.You can combine both: adjust the credit count now and li

What happens if I run out of credits?

If you exceed your credits, additional usage will be paused until more credits are purchased. You can purchase credits on-demand or upgrade your plan to avoid interruptions. It's advisable to monitor your usage via the Dashboard or our Quota API, and ensure you have enough credits for your needs.

How can I track my credit usage?

You can track your credit usage through your SharpAPI account Dashboard. It provides detailed reports on how credits are being used, allowing you to manage your subscription efficiently. Additionally, you can use the special Quota API endpoint to monitor your credit usage quota.

What are "processed words"?

Processed words refer to the total number of words handled by the API in a single job, including input and output words. For example, if you send 100 words for paraphrasing and the output is 120 words, the total processed word count is 220.

What happens when I add a credit in the middle of a billing cycle?

Adding a credit is immediate. The new quota becomes available right away, and you are charged a prorated amount that covers only the days remaining in your current cycle.The closer the change is to your renewal date, the smaller the prorated charge. Adding a credit on the first day of the cycle prorates to almost the full per-credit price; adding one the day before renewal prorates to just a small fraction.On your next renewal you pay the normal full monthly amount for the updated credit count, with no catch-up charge.