Understanding Credits

Tieout uses a credit based system to provide flexible, pay-as-you-go pricing. Credits are consumed when you run verifications, with the cost based on the size and complexity of your documents. This guide explains how credits work and how they're calculated.

What Are Credits?

Credits are the currency used to power Tieout verifications. Each time you compare a generated report against source documents, credits are deducted from your balance based on the complexity of the comparison.

Key Benefits

No Subscriptions Required — Purchase only what you need
Credits Never Expire — Use them at your own pace
Transparent Pricing — Know exactly what you'll pay before you verify
Volume Discounts — Larger packs offer better value per credit

How Credits Are Calculated

The credit cost for each verification is calculated dynamically based on four factors. This ensures you only pay for what you use, while keeping costs predictable and fair.

The Formula

Total Credits = Base + Report + Sources + Count

• Base: 1 credit (minimum cost)

• Report: 1 credit per 500KB of report size

• Sources: 0.5 credits per 500KB of total source size

• Count: 0.5 credits per additional source after first

Factor Breakdown

1. Base Cost (1 Credit)

Every verification has a minimum base cost of 1 credit. This covers the basic processing and comparison regardless of document size.

2. Report Size Factor

Your AI-generated report is analyzed for size. For every 500KB (or fraction thereof), 1 additional credit is added. Larger reports require more processing power to extract and verify data points.

• 100KB report = 0 additional credits

• 500KB report = 1 additional credit

• 1MB report = 2 additional credits

• 2MB report = 4 additional credits

3. Source Size Factor

The combined size of all your source documents affects the cost. For every 500KB of total source size, 0.5 credits are added. Sources are weighted at half the report factor since they require less intensive processing.

• 200KB total sources = 0 additional credits

• 500KB total sources = 0.5 additional credits

• 1MB total sources = 1 additional credit

• 1.5MB total sources = 1.5 additional credits

4. Source Count Factor

Each additional source document after the first adds 0.5 credits. This accounts for the complexity of cross-referencing multiple documents and managing more data relationships.

• 1 source = 0 additional credits

• 2 sources = 0.5 additional credits

• 3 sources = 1 additional credit

• 5 sources = 2 additional credits

Real-World Examples

Example 1: Simple Verification

• Report: 100KB

• Sources: 1 file (200KB)

Cost = 1 (base) + 0 (report) + 0 (sources) + 0 (count) = 1 credit

Example 2: Medium Complexity

• Report: 600KB

• Sources: 2 files (300KB each = 600KB total)

Cost = 1 (base) + 1 (report) + 0.5 (sources) + 0.5 (count) = 3 credits

Example 3: Complex Verification

• Report: 1MB

• Sources: 3 files (500KB each = 1.5MB total)

Cost = 1 (base) + 2 (report) + 1.5 (sources) + 1 (count) = 6 credits

Example 4: Multi-Source Analysis

• Report: 500KB

• Sources: 5 files (200KB each = 1MB total)

Cost = 1 (base) + 1 (report) + 1 (sources) + 2 (count) = 5 credits

How Credits Are Used

Credits are deducted upfront when you start a verification. The exact amount is calculated and shown before you confirm the comparison, so you always know what you'll be charged.

Purchasing Credits

Tieout offers flexible credit packs to suit different usage levels. Larger packs provide better value per credit, and all purchased credits never expire.

Available Credit Packs

Starter Pack

10 Credits

$9.99 ($0.99/credit)

Perfect for trying out Tieout

POPULAR

Standard Pack

50 Credits

$39.99 ($0.80/credit)

Best for regular users

Pro Pack

100 Credits

$69.99 ($0.70/credit)

Great value for power users

Enterprise Pack

500 Credits

$299.99 ($0.60/credit)

Maximum savings for teams

Tips for Managing Credits

Optimize document sizes — Compress or reduce file sizes when possible to lower credit costs
Combine related sources — If appropriate, merge multiple small sources into one to reduce the count factor
Preview costs — Always review the credit cost estimate before starting a verification
Monitor your balance — Keep track of your remaining credits in your dashboard
Buy in bulk — Larger credit packs offer better value per credit

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