Credits
DEB Cloud uses a credit-based billing system. Each tool call costs a weighted number of credits based on complexity.
Credit Costs
| Tool | Credits per Call | Notes |
|---|
ping | Free | Health check — no credits charged |
scrape_jobs | 2.0 | Per search query across platforms |
scrape_url | 1.5 | Per URL (1-5 URLs per call) |
score_jobs | 3.0 | Per 50 jobs scored (minimum 3.0) |
init_scoring | Free | Batch setup — no credits charged |
get_ukvi_sponsors | 0.125 | Per company lookup batch |
get_agencies | 0.125 | Per paginated batch |
get_agencies_info | 0.01 | Cache freshness check |
get_reputation | 2.0 | Light mode; deep mode costs 3.0 |
Cached Queries Cost Less
When a tool returns cached results, it costs 25% of the normal credit cost. For example, a cached scrape_jobs call costs 0.5 credits instead of 2.0.
Results may be cached for faster response and lower credit cost. The system automatically serves cached results when available — no action required on your part.
Run the same query multiple times without worrying about costs. Repeated lookups are automatically cheaper.
Monthly Allowance
Each plan includes a monthly credit allowance that resets at the start of each billing period. Unused credits do not roll over.
| Plan | Monthly Credits | Pay-as-you-go Rate |
|---|
| Free Trial | 100 (14 days) | Not available |
| Starter | 500 | £0.02 per credit |
| Pro | 2,000 | £0.015 per credit |
| Power | 8,000 | £0.01 per credit |
| Enterprise | Unlimited | Custom |
Pay-as-you-go
On paid plans, when your monthly credits are exhausted, you seamlessly transition to pay-as-you-go rates. Tools keep working without interruption.
On the Free Trial, usage stops when credits are exhausted. Upgrade to a paid plan to continue.
Monitoring Usage
Track your credit consumption in real time from the DEB Cloud dashboard. The dashboard shows:
- Overall usage percentage
- Per-tool usage breakdown
- Credits used vs. monthly allowance
- Days remaining in the current billing period
