Usage card
The usage card at the top of the Usage tab shows a summary for the current billing cycle:| Metric | What it means |
|---|---|
| Messages sent | Total number of messages your assistant has received and replied to |
| Tokens used | Total tokens consumed (input + output combined) |
| Estimated cost | Your accrued cost so far this cycle based on model pricing |
Understanding tokens
AI models process text in units called tokens. As a rough guide:- 1 token ≈ 4 characters of English text
- A short message (“What are your opening hours?”) ≈ 10–15 tokens
- A detailed reply (300 words) ≈ 400–500 tokens
Cost breakdown
Your bill is calculated as:Billing cycle
- Your billing cycle starts on the date you first activated your instance.
- You are charged monthly via the payment method on file.
- An invoice is emailed to you at the end of each cycle.
Switching AI models mid-cycle is fine. Usage costs for each model are tracked separately, so your bill accurately reflects which model was used for which messages.
Setting a usage alert
To avoid unexpected charges, you can set a monthly usage alert from the Usage tab:- Click Set alert next to the estimated cost.
- Enter a threshold (e.g. €50).
- Click Save.
