Credits Track Real Usage
Each task is charged for the tokens it actually used, at its model's published rate.
RenOS Credits
How RenOS Credits Work
Every task spends credits for the model usage it actually needs. Here's how a credit moves through RenOS, from the admin's first top-up to the record an auditor reads.
Step by Step
Follow a Credit Through RenOS
Seven steps, from the admin's billing page to the moment a team hits its cap. These are the screens your admin and your team actually see.
- 1
Buy Credits
The admin tops up by card, or by invoice on Enterprise. Auto top-up keeps the balance from running dry.
- 2
Set Budgets and Caps
The admin sets monthly budgets per team and per user, with alerts as they fill. Agent tasks get a hard ceiling so a runaway loop can't drain the balance. See the admin dashboard.
- 3
Choose Allowed Models
Every data class gets its own list of allowed models. Regulated data stays on approved models or your own keys. See policy routing.
- 4
Run a Task
A team member runs a task. Policy picks the model, explains why in plain language, and places a hold for the estimated cost before anything runs.
- 5
Meter and Settle
When the task finishes, RenOS charges for the tokens actually used, releases the rest of the hold, and updates team and organization balances.
- 6
Read the Audit Record
Cost becomes part of the record: who ran what, on which model, under which policy, and what it cost. See the AI audit trail.
- 7
Hit a Budget Limit
When a team reaches its cap, work pauses instead of overspending. People can pick a lower-cost model or ask the budget owner to approve more.
Key Ideas
What Makes Credits Predictable
A Hold Before Anything Runs
The estimated cost is reserved first, so a task never starts without budget to finish.
Cost Lives in the Record
Every task's credits sit next to the model and policy that chose it.
Work Pauses at the Cap
Teams can't overspend. Owners approve increases, and agent runs stop at their ceiling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a RenOS Credit?
A credit is the unit RenOS uses for model usage. Each task spends credits based on the tokens it actually used. See RenOS pricing for plans.
Why Does RenOS Place a Hold Before a Task Runs?
The hold reserves the estimated cost so the task can finish within budget. When it's done, RenOS charges actual usage and releases the rest.
What Happens When a Team Runs Out of Budget?
Work pauses instead of overspending. The person can switch to a lower-cost model or ask the budget owner to approve a one-time increase.
Can an Agent Run up a Big Bill?
No. Each agent task has a hard ceiling, and the run stops when it reaches it.
Where Can We See What Each Task Cost?
In the admin view and in every audit entry. See the admin dashboard.
Who Can Top up Credits?
Org admins, by card or by invoice on Enterprise. Auto top-up can refill the balance when it runs low.
See RenOS Run on Your Own Work
Bring one real task. We'll route it live, with the routing rationale and audit trail included.