# Credits System

> How credits work and are consumed

Source: https://edesy.in/docs/voice-agent/billing

The platform uses a credit-based billing system for simplicity and flexibility.

## How Credits Work

1. **Purchase credits** in your currency
2. **Credits deducted** based on usage
3. **No monthly subscriptions** (pay what you use)

## Free Credits

Every new workspace receives:
- **Free credits** to start
- Enough for testing and initial development

## Credit Consumption

Credits are consumed by:

| Component | Consumption |
|-----------|-------------|
| **Call Duration** | Per-minute based on providers |
| **STT** | Per-minute of audio |
| **TTS** | Per-minute of audio |
| **LLM** | Per-minute of conversation |
| **Knowledge Base** | Per-query |
| **Phone Numbers** | Monthly rental |

## Example: 5-Minute Call Cost

Using Gemini 2.5 + Deepgram + Azure TTS:

```
STT (Deepgram):     ~0.35 x 5 = ~1.75
LLM (Gemini 2.5):   ~0.04 x 5 = ~0.20
TTS (Azure):        ~1.01 x 5 = ~5.05
───────────────────────────────────
Total:                          ~7.00
```

## Checking Balance

1. See balance in the sidebar
2. Go to **Billing** for detailed view
3. Enable low-balance alerts

## Low Balance Alerts

Set up alerts:

1. Go to **Settings** > **Notifications**
2. Enable "Low Credit Alert"
3. Set your threshold amount

## Auto-Recharge

Coming soon: Automatically recharge when balance is low.

## Billing Dashboard

View on the **Billing** page:
- Current balance
- Usage breakdown
- Transaction history
- Cost by agent