Quote, charge, settle
1
Quote
As you fill in the setup, AdLoft estimates the cost as a range. A run costs between 25 and 120 credits, with around 50 as a typical figure. The estimate is shown on the Generate step.
2
Balance check
Before starting, your balance must cover the maximum estimate. If it doesn’t, the run is blocked with a message telling you how many credits it needs.
3
Charge
AdLoft charges the expected estimate when the run starts.
4
Settle
When the run finishes, AdLoft recomputes the actual cost from real usage and reconciles — refunding the difference if you were overcharged, or adding a small charge if usage ran higher.
Refunds
- A run that fails with no output is fully refunded.
- If the workflow can’t even start, your credits aren’t charged.
- Cancelling settles the run and refunds the unused portion.
- Refunds are idempotent, so cancelling or retrying never double-refunds.
Running out of credits
If you don’t have enough credits for a run, you can:- Upgrade your plan for a larger monthly credit allocation.
- Earn bonus credits through referrals (bonus credits never expire).
- Shorten the lookback window to lower the estimate.