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Model Credit Costs

Not every message costs the same number of credits — cost scales with how expensive the model is to run.

Model tierExamplesCost per message
StandardGemini Flash, Flash-Lite, 3 Flash (preview)1 credit
MidGemini Pro, Gemini 3.1 Pro (preview), ChatGPT 5.4 Auto2 credits
PremiumChatGPT 5.4 Reasoning, Claude 3.7 / 4.5 / 4.6 Sonnet3 credits

Full-Page Deep Scan surcharge

Turning on Deep Scan adds a surcharge on top of the model's normal cost, since it processes far more text per request:

Model tierNormal costWith Deep Scan
Standard1 credit3 credits
Mid2 credits5 credits
Premium3 credits7 credits

If you're trying to stretch a monthly credit allowance further, everyday questions on a Standard model (1 credit) go a lot further than Premium-model Deep Scan requests (7 credits) — save the heavier combination for when you actually need it.