Credits & Payments

Clipron AI uses a credit-based system for analysis consumption. This guide explains how credits work, pricing tiers, payment management, and optimization strategies.

Credit System Overview

How Credits Work

Credits are consumed when running security analyses. Different analysis types use different amounts of credits based on complexity and AI model costs.

Credit Pricing

Credits are purchased in packages or included with subscription plans. Unused credits carry over month-to-month with no expiration.

Credit Consumption by Analysis Type

Analysis Type Costs

Ron AI 2 Mini (Quick Scan)

2-5 credits per analysis

Small files (< 1,000 lines): 2-3 credits
Medium projects (1,000-5,000 lines): 3-4 credits
Large projects (5,000+ lines): 4-5 credits
Factors: Code complexity, number of files, language

Ron AI 2 Standard (Comprehensive)

5-15 credits per analysis

Small projects: 5-8 credits
Medium projects: 8-12 credits
Large projects: 12-15 credits
Additional factors: Dependencies, framework complexity

Ron AI 2 Ultra (Deep Analysis)

15-50 credits per analysis

Small projects: 15-25 credits
Medium projects: 25-35 credits
Large projects: 35-50 credits
Premium features: Threat modeling, compliance checks

Cost Estimation

Before running an analysis, Clipron AI provides cost estimates:

{
  "estimated_cost": {
    "min_credits": 8,
    "max_credits": 12,
    "factors": [
      "Code size: 3,500 lines",
      "Language: Python (standard complexity)",
      "Dependencies: 15 external libraries",
      "Analysis type: Standard"
    ]
  }
}

Subscription Plans

Free Tier

What's Included

50 credits per month

Perfect for trying the platform
Analyze small projects and code snippets
Access to all analysis types
Public repository analysis only
Community support

Limitations

No private repository access
No API access
Standard support response time
No advanced integrations

Pro Plan ($19/month)

What's Included

500 credits per month + additional purchases

Private repository access
Full API access
Priority support (24h response)
Advanced GitHub integration
Webhook support
Team collaboration features

Best For

Individual developers
Small teams (1-5 people)
Regular security analysis needs
Professional development workflows

Enterprise Plan (Custom Pricing)

What's Included

Custom credit allocation

Unlimited analyses within allocation
Organization-wide access
SSO integration
Custom integrations
Dedicated support
On-premise deployment options
Custom compliance frameworks

Best For

Large organizations
Teams with 20+ developers
Strict compliance requirements
Custom integration needs

Payment Management

Adding Payment Methods

Navigate to Billing

Go to Settings → Billing in your dashboard

Add Payment Method

Click “Add Payment Method” and enter your card details

Set as Default

Choose whether to make this your default payment method

Verify Card

Complete any verification steps required by your bank

Purchasing Credits

Credit Packages
Auto-Recharge
Team Billing

One-time credit purchases

Package	Credits	Price	Price per Credit
Starter	100	$10	$0.10
Developer	500	$45	$0.09
Professional	1,000	$80	$0.08
Enterprise	5,000	$350	$0.07

Credits never expire and can be used across all analysis types.

Automatic credit top-upsSet up automatic credit purchases when your balance gets low:

{
  "auto_recharge": {
    "enabled": true,
    "trigger_threshold": 50,
    "recharge_amount": 500,
    "max_monthly_recharge": 2000
  }
}

Trigger: When credits drop below threshold
Amount: How many credits to purchase
Limit: Maximum monthly auto-purchases

Payment Security

Stripe Integration

Industry-standard payment processing

PCI DSS compliant
Encrypted card storage
Fraud detection
Global payment methods

Data Protection

Your financial data is secure

No card details stored on our servers
Tokenized payment processing
Regular security audits
GDPR compliant

Usage Tracking and Analytics

Dashboard Analytics

Credit Usage Overview

Monitor your credit consumption

Current balance and usage trends
Credits used by analysis type
Monthly consumption patterns
Cost per analysis breakdown
Projected monthly usage

Detailed Usage Reports

Comprehensive usage analytics

{
  "usage_summary": {
    "period": "last_30_days",
    "total_credits_used": 245,
    "total_analyses": 52,
    "average_credits_per_analysis": 4.7,
    "breakdown_by_type": {
      "mini": {"analyses": 35, "credits": 105},
      "standard": {"analyses": 15, "credits": 120},
      "ultra": {"analyses": 2, "credits": 20}
    }
  }
}

Cost Optimization Insights

Recommendations to optimize spending

Suggest more cost-effective analysis types
Identify frequently analyzed code
Recommend caching strategies
Usage pattern analysis

Export and Reporting

Usage Reports
Billing History
API Usage

Download detailed usage data

CSV export of all analyses
Credit consumption by project
Team member usage breakdown
Monthly/quarterly summaries

Programmatic usage tracking

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer <token>" \
     "https://clipron.com/api/usage/summary?period=last_month"

Cost Optimization Strategies

Smart Analysis Selection

Layered Security Approach

Use different analysis types strategically

Daily development: Mini analysis for quick feedback
Feature completion: Standard analysis for thorough review
Production releases: Ultra analysis for critical validation
CI/CD integration: Mini analysis for automated checks

Targeted Analysis

Focus on high-risk code

Analyze only security-critical components with Ultra
Use Standard for business logic
Use Mini for utility functions and helpers
Skip documentation and test files

Efficient Scheduling

Optimize analysis timing

Batch similar analyses together
Use scheduled analyses during off-peak hours
Avoid redundant analyses of unchanged code
Cache results for similar code patterns

Team Optimization

Shared Resources

Coordinate team usage

Share analysis results across team
Avoid duplicate analyses
Use organization-wide caching
Implement approval workflows for expensive analyses

Budget Management

Control spending

Set monthly budget limits
Monitor team usage patterns
Implement approval for Ultra analyses
Track ROI on security investments

Billing Support

Common Billing Issues

Payment Failed

Resolving payment problems

Check card expiration date
Verify billing address
Contact your bank about international charges
Try a different payment method
Contact support for assistance

Unexpected Charges

Understanding your bill

Review usage analytics
Check for auto-recharge settings
Verify team member usage
Contact support for detailed breakdown

Refund Requests

When refunds are available

Unused credits from cancelled subscriptions
Technical issues preventing analysis completion
Billing errors or duplicate charges
Contact support within 30 days

Getting Help

Self-Service

Manage billing yourself

Update payment methods
Download invoices
View usage analytics
Manage subscriptions

Support Contact

Get personalized help

Email: [email protected]
Response time: 24 hours (Pro), 48 hours (Free)
Include account email and issue details

Enterprise Billing

Custom Pricing

For organizations with specific needs:

Volume Discounts

Savings for high usage

Discounted rates for 10,000+ credits/month
Annual payment discounts
Multi-year contract benefits
Custom credit packages

Invoice Billing

Traditional enterprise billing

Net 30 payment terms
Purchase order support
Custom billing cycles
Detailed usage reporting

Budget Controls

Enterprise-grade controls

Department-level budgets
Approval workflows
Spending alerts and limits
Detailed cost allocation

Cost Tip: Start with the Free tier to understand your usage patterns, then choose the plan that best fits your needs. Use Mini analyses for frequent scanning and reserve Ultra for critical security validations.

Introduction

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Credits & Payments

Credits & Payments

Credit System Overview

How Credits Work

Credit Pricing

Credit Consumption by Analysis Type

Analysis Type Costs

Cost Estimation

Subscription Plans

Free Tier

Pro Plan ($19/month)

Enterprise Plan (Custom Pricing)

Payment Management

Adding Payment Methods

Purchasing Credits

Payment Security

Stripe Integration

Data Protection

Usage Tracking and Analytics

Dashboard Analytics

Export and Reporting

Cost Optimization Strategies

Smart Analysis Selection

Team Optimization

Shared Resources

Budget Management

Billing Support

Common Billing Issues

Getting Help

Self-Service

Support Contact

Enterprise Billing

Custom Pricing

Introduction

Getting Started

Installation & Deployment

Architecture

User Guides

Troubleshooting

​Credits & Payments

​Credit System Overview

How Credits Work

Credit Pricing

​Credit Consumption by Analysis Type

​Analysis Type Costs

​Cost Estimation

​Subscription Plans

​Free Tier

​Pro Plan ($19/month)

​Enterprise Plan (Custom Pricing)

​Payment Management

​Adding Payment Methods

​Purchasing Credits

​Payment Security

Stripe Integration

Data Protection

​Usage Tracking and Analytics

​Dashboard Analytics

​Export and Reporting

​Cost Optimization Strategies

​Smart Analysis Selection

​Team Optimization

Shared Resources

Budget Management

​Billing Support

​Common Billing Issues

​Getting Help

Self-Service

Support Contact

​Enterprise Billing

​Custom Pricing

Credits & Payments

Credit System Overview

Credit Consumption by Analysis Type

Analysis Type Costs

Cost Estimation

Subscription Plans

Free Tier

Pro Plan ($19/month)

Enterprise Plan (Custom Pricing)

Payment Management

Adding Payment Methods

Purchasing Credits

Payment Security

Usage Tracking and Analytics

Dashboard Analytics

Export and Reporting

Cost Optimization Strategies

Smart Analysis Selection

Team Optimization

Billing Support

Common Billing Issues

Getting Help

Enterprise Billing

Custom Pricing