Viewing Current Usage
Dashboard Access
View your current billing cycle usage:- Personal Account:
/teams/~/billing - Team Account:
/teams/[team-slug]/billing
Usage Display
Billing cycle start and end datesExample: Sep 15, 2024 - Oct 14, 2024
Total credits consumed this cycleFormat:
1,234,567 creditsEquivalent amount in USDCalculation:
credits / 1,000,000Example: 1,234,567 credits = $1.23 USDCredits included in Pro subscriptionPro Tier: 10,000,000 credits ($10)
Usage beyond included creditsCalculation:
(used_credits - included_credits) / 1,000,000Example:Service Breakdown
Usage is broken down by service with detailed metrics for each service you use. You can view:- Service name
- Metric types (varies by service)
- Quantity consumed
- Credits charged
- Total cost in USD
Usage Metrics
Viewing Usage History
You can view your usage history through the billing dashboard:- Navigate to billing page (
/teams/~/billingor/teams/[team-slug]/billing) - Select date range to view
- Review usage by service and metric type
Usage Optimization
Best Practices
Monitor Regularly
Monitor Regularly
Check your usage regularly to stay within budget:
- Review weekly to catch unexpected usage
- Track trends over time
- Identify optimization opportunities
Optimize Usage
Optimize Usage
Reduce costs by optimizing how you use services:
- Cache results when possible
- Batch operations together
- Remove unused resources
Review Monthly
Review Monthly
At the end of each month:
- Review what drove your costs
- Adjust usage patterns as needed
- Plan for next month’s budget
Cost Optimization Tips
Efficient Processing
Process only what’s neededAvoid redundant operations
Caching
Cache results locallyReduce repeat API calls
Batch Operations
Group multiple operationsReduce overhead costs
Right-Sizing
Use appropriate service tiersMatch resources to needs
Monitoring
Track usage patternsIdentify optimization opportunities
Cleanup
Remove unused resourcesDelete old data and projects
Troubleshooting
Usage Not Appearing
If usage doesn’t appear in the dashboard:- Check Time Range: Ensure you’re viewing the current billing cycle
- Refresh Page: Usage updates may take a few minutes to appear
- Contact Support: If the issue persists after waiting
