Overview
Augment uses a credit-based pricing system where different models consume credits at different rates to reflect their power and cost. This gives you the flexibility to choose the right model for each task based on complexity and budget.Credit costs by model
Each model consumes credits at different rates based on its capabilities and underlying costs. Here’s how the models compare:| Model | Credits per task* | Relative cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 | 293 credits | Baseline (100%) | Balanced capability. Ideal for medium or large tasks and is optimized for complex or multi-step work. |
| Claude Opus 4.5 | 488 credits | 167% of Sonnet | Most capable model. Best for the hardest tasks requiring deep reasoning, nuanced understanding, and exceptional quality. |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | 88 credits | 30% of Sonnet | Lightweight, fast reasoning. Best for quick edits and small tasks. |
| GPT-5.1 | 219 credits | 75% of Sonnet | Advanced reasoning and context. Builds great plans and works well for medium-size tasks. |
*Based on a standard medium-complexity task. Actual credit consumption varies based on task complexity, context size, and response length.
Example tasks
To illustrate the credit differences, here are examples of tasks and how much they cost with each model.Sonnet task: Fix a 500 error in an API endpoint
The /api/users/:id endpoint returns 500 errors when a user has no associated organization. Add null checking and return a 404 with a clear error message instead. Test that users with organizations still work correctly.
Credit cost: 293 credits with Sonnet 4.5
| Model | Credits | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Sonnet 4.5 | 293 credits | — |
| Opus 4.5 | 488 credits | Use for harder tasks |
| Haiku 4.5 | 88 credits | 205 credits saved |
| GPT-5.1 | 219 credits | 74 credits saved |
Opus task: Design and implement a multi-tenant billing system
Our B2B SaaS platform needs a multi-tenant billing system. Currently we have a simple Stripe integration for single subscriptions, but we need to support:Credit cost: 976 credits with Opus 4.5Design the database schema, implement the metering service, integrate with Stripe’s usage-based billing API, and ensure we handle edge cases like mid-cycle plan changes, prorations, and failed payments. Consider how this will scale to 10k+ tenants.
- Usage-based billing: Track API calls per tenant with tiered pricing (first 10k calls free, then $0.001/call)
- Seat-based licensing: Charge per active user with volume discounts
- Hybrid plans: Combine base subscription + usage overages
- Invoice generation: Monthly invoices with line-item breakdown by workspace
- Billing isolation: Each tenant’s billing data must be completely isolated
Monitoring credit usage
You can track your credit consumption in multiple places:In your IDE
- VS Code: View credit usage in the Augment panel
- JetBrains: Check the Augment tool window for usage stats
- Auggie CLI: Monitor credits used per session
On the web
Visit app.augmentcode.com to access detailed dashboards that show:- Total credits used by your team
- Credit usage per team member
- Breakdown by model
- Usage trends over time
- Remaining credits in your plan
Team administrators can access more detailed analytics to help optimize team usage and identify opportunities to save credits by using more efficient models for appropriate tasks.
Tips for optimizing credit usage
- Match the model to the task: Use Haiku for simple tasks, GPT-5.1 for medium tasks, Sonnet for complex work, and Opus for the hardest challenges
- Be specific in your prompts: Clear, detailed instructions help models work more efficiently
- Break down large tasks: Sometimes splitting a complex task into smaller ones can be more credit-efficient
- Review usage patterns: Check your dashboards regularly to identify optimization opportunities
- Set team guidelines: Establish best practices for model selection within your team
Frequently asked questions
How are credits calculated?
How are credits calculated?
Credits are consumed based on the model used, the size of the context (code being analyzed), and the length of the response generated. More complex tasks that require analyzing more code or generating longer responses will consume more credits.
What happens if I run out of credits?
What happens if I run out of credits?
When you run out of credits, you’ll need to upgrade your plan or wait until your credits reset at the beginning of your next billing cycle. Team administrators can purchase additional credits or upgrade the team plan at any time.
Can I switch models mid-conversation?
Can I switch models mid-conversation?
Currently, you can switch models mid-conversation in Auggie CLI using the
/model command. Each message will consume credits based on the model selected for that specific message. Model switching mid-conversation is not yet available in the IDE extensions (VS Code, JetBrains), but you can change your model selection between separate conversations.