Billing - Overview

Manage your monitoring budget with Geosaur's credit-based billing system

What is Credit-Based Billing?

Geosaur uses a flexible credit system where each prompt execution consumes credits based on the AI providers and geo-locations you select. This transparent, usage-based model ensures you only pay for what you use.

Key Features

Flexible Credits - Purchase credits in packages that fit your needs
No Subscriptions - Pay only for the monitoring you actually use
Auto-Recharge - Automatic credit refills when balance is low
Budget Management - Set monthly budgets and spending limits
Usage Tracking - Real-time visibility into credit consumption
Cost Control - Configure alerts and spending thresholds

How Credits Work

Credit Consumption

Each prompt execution uses credits based on:

Number of AI providers: 1 provider = 1x multiplier
Number of geo-locations: 1 geo = 1x multiplier
Formula: Credits = Providers × Geo-locations

Examples:

1 provider × 1 geo = 1 credit per run
2 providers × 2 geos = 4 credits per run
3 providers × 1 geo = 3 credits per run

Credit Packages

Starter Pack - €50

1,000 credits
€0.05 per credit
Perfect for testing

Growth Pack - €200

5,000 credits
€0.04 per credit
Best for regular monitoring

Enterprise Pack - €750

20,000 credits
€0.0375 per credit
Maximum value

Monthly Usage Calculation

Calculate your monthly needs:

Daily prompts: 10
Providers per prompt: 2
Geo-locations: 1
Frequency: Daily (30 runs/month)

Monthly credits = 10 prompts × 2 providers × 1 geo × 30 days
                = 600 credits/month
                ≈ €30/month at €0.05/credit

Auto-Recharge System

How It Works

Set threshold - Choose when to recharge (e.g., 20% remaining)
Configure limit - Set target credit balance
Monthly budget - Control maximum spending per 30 days
Automatic refill - Credits added when threshold is reached

Budget Controls

Monthly Budget: Maximum spending in rolling 30-day window
Recharge Threshold: Percentage that triggers auto-recharge
Credit Limit: Target balance for refills
Minimum Purchase: €50 minimum per transaction

Safety Features

Budget alerts at 80% spent
Auto-disable on payment failure
Spending notifications
Transaction history

Benefits

For Startups:

No upfront commitment
Scale as you grow
Predictable costs
Cancel anytime

For Growing Brands:

Flexible budgeting
Auto-recharge convenience
Volume discounts
Usage insights

For Enterprises:

Custom packages available
Dedicated support
Invoice billing
Team management

Use Cases

Testing Phase - Buy 1,000 credits to test the platform
Regular Monitoring - Set up auto-recharge for consistent tracking
Campaign Periods - Increase budget during high-activity periods
Multi-Brand Agencies - Separate billing per client/brand
Seasonal Business - Adjust spending based on business cycles

Getting Started

Check your balance - View current credits in dashboard
Purchase credits - Buy your first package
Set up auto-recharge - Enable automatic refills (optional)
Configure budget - Set monthly spending limits
Monitor usage - Track credit consumption

Cost Optimization Tips

Optimize Spending

Start with 1-2 AI providers, add more later
Use Global geo-location initially
Adjust frequency based on value
Pause low-performing prompts
Use prompt groups for batch efficiency

Monitor ROI

Track cost per insight
Measure value of different prompts
Identify high-value queries
Archive unused prompts
Review usage monthly

Budget Planning

Conservative Approach:

5 prompts daily
1 provider, 1 geo
150 credits/month
~€7.50/month

Standard Approach:

15 prompts daily
2 providers, 1 geo
900 credits/month
~€45/month

Aggressive Approach:

30 prompts daily
3 providers, 2 geos
5,400 credits/month
~€270/month

Billing Cycle

Credit Purchases

Instant credit addition
Secure Stripe payment processing
Email receipt sent
Transaction history saved

Auto-Recharge

Checked after each prompt execution
Triggers when below threshold
Respects monthly budget limit
€50 minimum per recharge

Monthly Budget

Rolling 30-day window
Resets as old transactions expire
Alerts at 80% budget used
Blocks recharge if budget exceeded

Payment Methods

Credit/Debit Cards - Visa, Mastercard, Amex
Digital Wallets - Apple Pay, Google Pay
Bank Transfers - Available for enterprise
Invoicing - Custom terms for large accounts

Security

PCI-compliant payment processing
Secure Stripe integration
No credit card storage
Encrypted transactions
Automatic receipt generation

Common Questions

When are credits deducted? Credits are consumed when prompts execute, not when created.

Do credits expire? No, credits never expire. Use them at your own pace.

Can I get a refund? Unused credits can be refunded within 30 days of purchase.

What happens if I run out? Prompts stop executing until you add more credits.

Can I share credits? Credits are per organization, accessible to all members.