Credit system
This page explains unified credit system in AlphaLens.
Important Change: We've transitioned from separate monthly quotas to a unified credit system. All existing accounts have been migrated automatically.
Unified Credit System
AlphaLens uses a unified credit system that consolidates all API usage into a single monthly credit pool.
How Credits Work
|
Resource |
Credit cost |
Description |
Caching |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Organization |
2 |
2 credits per unique organization |
true (in the same cycle) |
|
Product |
2 |
2 credits per set of products belonging to an organization |
true (in the same cycle) |
|
Person |
2 |
2 credits per set of people associatd with an organization |
true (in the same cycle) |
|
Address |
2 |
2 credits per set of addresses belonging to an organization |
true (in the same cycle) |
|
Funding Round |
2 |
2 credits per set of funding rounds belonging to an organization |
true (in the same cycle) |
|
Search Result |
1 |
1 credit per result. If multiple products in the results belong to the same organization, only a 1 credit charge is applied to these. |
true (in the same cycle) |
|
Scouting Report |
250 |
250 credits per report |
false (NOTE: generated reports are always free to view) |
Smart Caching Benefit: Research the same organization multiple times without burning through your credits. Perfect for deep-dive analysis! The cache is reset with the monthly credit reset date.
Monitoring Usage
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Monitor API rate limits and quotas
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Review detailed usage analytics
Credit Reset Cycle
Credits reset monthly based on your subscription start date, not calendar months. For example, if you subscribed on the 15th, your credits reset on the 15th of each month.
Credit Reset: Your credits reset based on your signup date, not the calendar month. Check your billing dashboard for your exact reset date.
Exceeding Limits
When credit limits are exceeded:
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API requests return 403 error responses
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Automatic credit reset at next billing cycle
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Upgrade options available for immediate relief
Rate Limiting: When you exceed your credit limit, API requests will return a 403 error. Monitor your usage to avoid service interruption.