> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.membit.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Billing & Cost

> Understand Membit's pricing, plans, and API credit system.

Membit is designed to be accessible and scalable. Our pricing is built on a simple, developer-friendly credit system that ensures you only pay for the value you receive.

## API Credit System

To align cost with value, different API calls are weighted based on the complexity and insight they provide. This means you can make lots of lightweight calls without worrying about running up a big bill.

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="clusters_search" icon="chart-network">
    **Cost:** 3 credits
  </Card>

  <Card title="clusters_info" icon="chart-scatter-bubble">
    **Cost:** 2 credits
  </Card>

  <Card title="posts_search" icon="magnifying-glass">
    **Cost:** 1 credit
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Generous Free Beta

<Note>
  During our beta period, we're excited to offer a generous free plan to help
  you get started.

  * **Initial Credits:** Every new user receives **500 API credits** upon
    signing up.
  * **Daily Refresh:** Your account is topped up with an additional **100 API
    credits** every day.

  Need more? If you have a high-volume use case or need a custom data pipeline,
  please [contact us on Discord](https://discord.bandprotocol.com). We're happy to
  discuss your needs.
</Note>