Billing Modes¶
Every project has a billing mode that determines who pays for AI usage. This is configured when the project is created and cannot be changed afterward.
The Two Modes¶
Each Member Pays (Default)¶
Each team member's AI usage is charged to their own credits.
| Who uses AI | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Alice sends a message | Alice's credits are charged |
| Bob sends a message | Bob's credits are charged |
| Carol uploads a file | Carol's credits are charged |
This is the default mode and works well when each person manages their own budget.
Creator Pays¶
All AI usage in the project is charged to the project creator's credits, regardless of who performs the action.
| Who uses AI | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Alice sends a message | Creator's credits are charged |
| Bob sends a message | Creator's credits are charged |
| Carol uploads a file | Creator's credits are charged |
This mode is useful when a team lead or manager wants to cover all costs for the team.
Interaction with Billing Type¶
Billing mode works together with billing type:
| Billing Type | Billing Mode | Who is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | Each pays | Each member's personal balance |
| Personal | Creator pays | Creator's personal balance |
| Group | Each pays | The organization's shared balance (for each member's usage) |
| Group | Creator pays | The organization's shared balance (all usage attributed to creator) |
Choosing the Right Mode¶
When to use 'Each member pays'
- Team members have their own credit budgets.
- You want each person responsible for their own usage.
- You want to see per-person usage breakdowns.
When to use 'Creator pays'
- You're running a project for a client or team and want to cover all costs.
- You want a single point of billing for the project.
- Team members shouldn't need to worry about credits.
Cannot be changed
Choose carefully — the billing mode is permanent once the project is created. If you need a different mode, create a new project.