> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://minara.ai/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://minara.ai/docs/support/faq/research-and-analysis/credits-and-cost.md).

# Credits and cost

**Why did this query use more credits than expected?** Credit usage scales with: LLM processing, data fan-out (how many sources are queried), Deep Research depth, and Data Visualization chart rendering.

To keep costs predictable:

* Turn off Deep Research and Data Visualization when not needed.
* Avoid stacking multiple heavy modes in one query.
* In Data Visualization mode, avoid selecting extra "preferred charts."

For an unusually large charge, share the chat link on Discord — the team can audit and potentially credit your account.

**Typical credit costs**

| Action                       | Approximate cost |
| ---------------------------- | ---------------- |
| Regular chat message         | \~20 credits     |
| Deep Research report         | \~40 credits     |
| Minara Call node in Workflow | \~15 credits     |

These are estimates — actual cost depends on tokens processed.

**What pauses when I run out of credits?** When subscription credits are fully consumed:

* Chatting with Minara
* Deep Research
* Creating new workflows
* Running workflows with Minara Call nodes

Credits refresh at the start of each billing cycle. You can also purchase a top-up pack (requires an active paid subscription).


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