Billing & credits basics
Hirebase uses credits to pay for the work agents do. This article explains what credits are, what uses them, and how to keep track of your balance.
What credits are
Credits are the unit Hirebase uses to measure agent work. When an agent does something for you, it uses some of your credits. Your plan includes an allowance of credits, and you can add more if you need them.
You don't need to think about credits for everyday use — they're just there to reflect how much work you're having done.
What uses credits
Credits are used when agents do work on your behalf, such as:
- Researching, writing, or building
- Working through the steps of a task
- Using more capable tools for harder work
Larger and more complex tasks use more credits than quick ones, because they involve more work.
Checking your balance
You can see your current credit balance in your workspace. It's worth glancing at before kicking off a large task, so you know you have enough to finish it.
When credits run low
If you're running low, you'll be able to tell from your balance. When credits run out, agents can't take on new work until you top up or your allowance renews. To avoid interruptions, top up before you hit zero on important work.
Topping up and renewals
There are two ways your credits go up:
- Your plan renews — most plans include a credit allowance that refreshes on a regular cycle.
- You add more — you can top up with extra credits when you need them, separate from your plan's renewal.
Keeping an eye on usage
If you want to understand where credits are going, review your recent tasks. Bigger or longer-running tasks naturally account for more usage. This is the best way to get a feel for what a typical task costs you.