Credits
Prepaid credits and how they're applied.
Credits are prepaid balance that Appentic applies to your usage before charging your card. New accounts receive a free signup credit so you can evaluate the platform without entering a payment method, and you can buy more in bulk once you know roughly how much you'll use.
How credits are applied
At the end of each billing cycle, Appentic calculates your total usage. Any available credits are applied first, and only the remainder (if there is one) is charged to your card. If your credits cover the full invoice, no charge is made and no card is required.
Credits are applied across every line item on your invoice, so you don't have to decide which costs credits should cover.
Buying credits
Credits can be purchased in bulk from Settings → Billing → Credits. Bulk purchases sometimes come with a discount compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. Check the billing page for current rates before you buy, and pick the tier that matches your expected monthly spend.
Expiration
Different credit types have different expiration rules, which is worth knowing before you stockpile:
- Free signup credits expire 12 months after they're granted.
- Purchased credits don't expire.
- Promotional credits (conference codes, referral bonuses, open source program credits) have their own expiration, which is always stated in the email you received when the credit was applied. Check that email if you're unsure.
Seeing what you've got
Your current credit balance is shown at the top of Settings → Billing, alongside the month-to-date usage total. If the balance is higher than the usage, you're coasting on credits this month. If it's lower, the difference will be charged to your card at the end of the cycle.