Skip to main contentCredits are RetroFix’s usage-based pricing system. Learn how they work and how to monitor your usage.
Overview
RetroFix uses a credit system for billing. Most actions are free—you only pay for workflow runs and premium features.
Key Principles
- Most steps are free - External integrations don’t cost credits
- Pay for execution - You’re charged based on actual workflow runs
- Transparent pricing - See exact costs before configuring steps
Monitoring Usage
Check Your Balance
Visit the Credits page in RetroFix to see:
- Current credit balance
- Credit cost for different steps in RetroFix
Usage History
Each workflow run will show you how many steps each action cost.
Optimizing Credit Usage
Reduce Loop Costs
Loops are efficient for parallel processing, but they do cost credits.
Optimization strategies:
- Batch operations - Process multiple items per loop iteration
- Filter before looping - Only loop over items you need
- Use conditionals - Skip unnecessary processing with if/else branches
Example:
Instead of looping all 1000 users:
- Filter to only active users (200 items)
- Loop over 200 items = 100 credits (vs 500 credits)
- Saves 400 credits per run
Purchase Credits
- Go to Settings → Billing
- Select a credit package
- Choose payment method
- Credits are added to your account immediately
Overage Handling
- If you run out of credits, your workflows will give a “Not enough credits” error. You can purchase more credits in the /billing page.
FAQ
Q: How do I estimate costs for a workflow?
A: Configure your workflow and check the cost estimate. Test a few runs to see actual usage.
Q: Are there discounts for high volume?
A: Yes, enterprise plans offer volume discounts. Contact sales for details. 
