# Credits and usage

> Credits are what your assistants spend when they work. Learn how credits work, where to see what was used, and how to keep usage down.

Credits are what your assistants spend when they work. New accounts start with free credits, so you can try StellarFirm before anything else. This section explains how credits behave and how to see what was used.

## At a glance

| Question | Answer |
| --- | --- |
| What spends credits? | Assistants spend credits when they work. |
| What do new accounts get? | New accounts start with free credits. |
| What happens when credits run out? | Work stops cleanly and asks you what to do. |
| Where can I see what was used? | On the [Usage](https://stellarfirm.ai/app/usage) screen. |

## In this section

| Page | What it covers |
| --- | --- |
| [How credits work](/docs/credits/how-credits-work) | What credits are, when they are spent, and what happens when they run out. |
| [Usage](/docs/credits/usage) | The Usage screen, and how to keep usage down with clear goals and house rules. |

## Related

- Clear goals use less. See [write a good goal](/docs/ceo/prompt-guide#write-a-good-goal).
- Rules that keep work small help too. See [house rules](/docs/ceo/house-rules).
- Common questions are in the [FAQ](/docs/faq).

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Source: https://stellarfirm.ai/docs/credits