How Credits Work

Credits are the currency of supaguard's usage-based billing. This guide explains how credits work and how they're consumed.

What is a Credit?

1 Credit = 1 Browser Run

A browser run is approximately 30 seconds of test execution time. When your Playwright script runs in our cloud browser infrastructure, it consumes credits based on execution time.

For example:

• A 15-second test = 1 credit (minimum)
• A 30-second test = 1 credit
• A 60-second test = 2 credits
• A 65-second test = 3 credits

Types of Credits

Browser Checks Credits

Browser checks credits are included with your plan.

• One-time for Hacker — Free plan users get 1,000 runs as a one-time allocation; they don't reset
• Monthly for paid plans — Startup and above reset each billing cycle; unused credits don't carry over
• Allocated by plan — Hacker gets 1,000; Startup gets 20,000; Scale gets 100,000
• Consumed first — Always used before extra credits

Extra Credits (Top-Ups)

Extra credits are purchased separately and provide flexibility for usage spikes.

• Never expire — Carry over month to month indefinitely
• Purchased as needed — Buy more anytime from Billing Settings
• Consumed second — Only used after base credits are exhausted

Credit Consumption Order

When a test runs, credits are consumed in this order:

1. Browser Checks Credits — Your plan allocation is used first
2. Extra Credits — Top-up credits are used when browser checks credits are exhausted

This ensures you get maximum value from your subscription while maintaining continuous monitoring.

Checking Your Credit Balance

View your current credit usage anytime:

1. Open the Sidebar in your dashboard
2. Look at the Credit Usage indicator at the bottom
3. For detailed breakdown, visit Billing Settings

Running Low on Credits?

When your credits are running low, you have several options:

1. Buy Top-Up Credits — Quick way to add more runs without changing plans
2. Upgrade Your Plan — Get a monthly allocation of checks with a paid tier

You'll receive email notifications at 90% usage..

Frequently Asked Questions

Do unused credits roll over?

On the Hacker plan, browser checks credits are a one-time allocation and do not reset. On paid plans, browser checks credits reset each billing cycle and unused credits don't carry over. Extra credits (top-ups) never expire and always carry over.

What happens if I run out of credits?

We would still run your tests with few more grace credits, but you would have to buy extra top-up credits to continue monitoring.

How are credits charged for failed tests?

All test executions consume credits, including failures. This is because server resources are used regardless of the test outcome.

Can I see my credit history?

Yes, you can view your credit transaction history in Billing Settings under the Usage section.