FAQ

Credits, pricing & billing — answered plainly.

One currency, no expiry, no surprises. = 100 credits, and credits never expire.

Frequently asked questions

What is a credit?

One credit equals one cent ($0.01) of usage at our pay-as-you-go rate — buys 100 credits. Credits are the single currency for everything on LLM Counsel: council queries, code reviews, and API calls.

How is a query priced?

Each council query deducts credits based on the models your council actually used and the tokens they consumed. Bigger councils and longer answers cost more; you can inspect every deduction on the Billing page.

Do credits expire?

Never. Credits stay in your account until you use them — no monthly reset, no expiry date, no lock-in. Pay once, use them whenever you like.

Are credits refundable?

No. Credits are non-refundable and have no cash value, because we incur model-provider costs the moment your council runs. Since credits never expire, anything unused simply stays in your account. See the Terms of Service §13 for the formal policy.

How does pricing work?

Pure pay-as-you-go — no subscriptions, no monthly fees. You prepay credits at = 100 credits and spend them as you query. The minimum top-up is $5, with packs of $5, $20, $50 and 00 (or any custom amount of $5 or more). Everyone pays the same rate.

Do new accounts get free credits?

Yes — every new account starts with 500 free credits to try the product, no card required. Referral rewards add another 500 credits each.

What happens when I run out of credits?

Queries pause until you top up. Buy a credit pack (from $5) at any time and you can continue immediately — credits are available the moment your payment clears.

Is there a subscription to cancel?

No. There is no subscription and no monthly fee, so there is nothing to cancel. Your credits are yours and never expire — you can stop using the service any time and pick back up later with the balance you have.

Pricing at a glance

New accounts start with 500 free credits. Credits are non-refundable — see the Terms of Service.