Understanding Credits & Tokens

Learn how FaithGPT's credit system works and what actions cost credits.

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What Are Credits?

Credits are the currency that enables AI-powered features in FaithGPT. Every interaction with our AI models uses computational resources, and credits help us maintain high-quality service for all users.

Key Points About Credits

  • Credits are consumed when you use AI features
  • Different features cost different amounts
  • Free accounts may include starter credits for trying the app
  • Paid plans renew credits on their billing cycle
  • One-time credit packs are available from the pricing page
  • Unused subscription credits do not roll over to the next period

Credit Costs by Feature

FeatureCredit CostDescription
AI Chat1 creditPer message in conversations
Scripture Insights2 creditsPer analysis
Prayer Generation / Analysis1 creditPer AI prayer action
File Analysis3 creditsPer uploaded file analysis
Daily Devotional10 creditsText, artwork, and audio narration
Image Generation16 creditsStandard batch of 4 images
Web Search5 creditsPer grounded web search
Deep Research150 creditsPer research run

Free Features (No Credits Required)

  • Bible reading and search
  • Manual prayer journaling
  • Your first daily devotional
  • Bible Study Plans (reading)
  • Bookmarks and highlights
  • Notes and notebooks

Getting Credits

Free Plan

  • Starter credits for exploring FaithGPT
  • Access to free reading and study tools
  • Upgrade or buy credits when you need more AI usage

Premium Subscriptions

PlanCreditsPrice
Pro Weekly225 credits$7.99/week
Pro Monthly1,200 credits$19.99/month
Pro Annual14,400 credits$199.99/year
Max Monthly10,000 credits$99.99/month
Max Annual120,000 credits$999.99/year

One-Time Credit Top-Ups

PackageCreditsPrice
Standard Top-Up200 credits$12.99
Large Top-Up500 credits$27.99
Mega Top-Up1,000 credits$29.99

Managing Your Usage

Check Your Balance

  1. Go to Settings (sidebar on desktop, "More" then "Settings" on mobile)
  2. Your credit balance is shown at the top of the page
  3. Select the "Subscription" tab for plan details and renewal date
  4. Visit /pricing and switch to the Credits view to buy one-time credit packs

Usage Tips

  • Plan your projects: If you need many images, plan ahead
  • Use free features: Bible reading and search don't cost credits
  • Upgrade if needed: Premium plans offer better value per credit
  • Monitor usage: Check Settings > Usage tab for detailed breakdown

What Happens When Credits Run Out?

When you have insufficient credits:

  1. You'll see an "Insufficient credits" message
  2. AI features will be temporarily unavailable
  3. Free features continue to work normally
  4. You can purchase more credits or wait for renewal

Questions about credits? Email hello@faithgpt.io

Last updated: March 13, 2026

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