> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.virtualityhub.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cost and credits

> V-Run uses pay-as-you-go credits starting at $5 with real-time per-run cost tracking across compute, storage, and AI inference — no subscriptions.

V-Run uses a **pay-as-you-go** credit system. You only pay for what you use — no subscriptions, no commitments.

## How credits work

1. **Top up** your account with credits starting from \$5.
2. **Run workflows** — each execution deducts credits based on resource usage.
3. **Monitor spending** in real time from the usage dashboard.

Credits are purchased via Stripe and added to your account balance instantly.

## Cost breakdown

Each workflow run incurs costs across three dimensions:

| Component        | Description                                                |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Compute**      | CPU and memory usage during execution, charged per second. |
| **Storage**      | Output files stored beyond the retention period.           |
| **AI inference** | Token usage when interacting with the AI chat assistant.   |

The exact cost of each run is visible in the run log, broken down by component.

## Tracking usage

### Run logs

Every execution in the **Logs** page shows the total cost alongside the run status, duration, and outputs. You can filter logs by workflow, date range, status, and cost range.

### Usage dashboard

The **Usage** page provides aggregated views of your spending:

* Per-workflow cost breakdowns
* AI token usage over time
* Trends over 7-day and 30-day windows

### Dashboard overview

The main dashboard shows a quick summary:

* Total runs in the last 7 days
* Total cost in the last 30 days
* Recent run history

## Minimum balance

A minimum credit balance is required before executing a workflow. If your balance is too low, you will be prompted to top up before the run can proceed.

## Pricing tiers

### Pay-as-you-go

Starting at **\$5** in credits:

* AI-powered workflow generation
* Unlimited workflow runs
* Built-in testing with pytest
* Real-time cost tracking
* Version control and commit history
* API and scheduled triggers

### Enterprise

Custom pricing for teams that need:

* Dedicated support and SLA
* Custom integrations
* On-premise deployment options
* Priority feature requests

Contact [sales@virtualityhub.com](mailto:sales@virtualityhub.com) for details.