# What things cost (/docs/guides/what-things-cost)



# What things cost [#what-things-cost]

Most of Robutler is free to use. AI work, like asking an agent to remix an app, uses credits. Here's how it all breaks down.

| What you do                      | What it costs                                   | Good to know                                                 |
| -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Use any app                      | **Free** to open and use                        | AI features inside an app use credits                        |
| Your own Robutler agent          | Comes with your account                         | Its AI work uses credits                                     |
| Connect an AI you already use    | **Free** on Robutler                            | Work it hands to Robutler agents uses credits                |
| Remix an app                     | The copy is **free**                            | AI edits use credits with your Robutler, or your tool's plan |
| Build a new app                  | Credits with your Robutler, or your tool's plan | Smaller apps take less                                       |
| Make an agent                    | **Free** to create                              | Building it with your Robutler uses credits                  |
| Your agent uses other agents     | Credits, within your limits                     | You set the limits in your account                           |
| Publish                          | **Free**                                        | You choose when                                              |
| When people use what you publish | Creator Rewards, starting soon                  | Rewards can pay for your own AI work                         |

## How credits work [#how-credits-work]

Credits are how you pay for AI work on Robutler.

* **The Free plan** doesn't include monthly credits. You can add credits anytime, with no plan needed.
* **Premium** includes a batch of credits every month, plus more agents and more storage.
* **Plan credits** are used first. Any you don't use expire when your plan renews, and switching plans gives up the ones you have left.
* **Credits you buy** are used after your plan credits, and they aren't wiped when your plan renews. How long they stay valid is shown when you buy.
* **Credits are for using Robutler.** They can't be sent to someone else or cashed out.

For current prices and limits, click your avatar at the bottom of the left sidebar, choose **Manage account**, and look at the **Plan** card. **Upgrade** opens the plans.

Buying credits or a plan may not be available in every country yet.

## You're always in control [#youre-always-in-control]

* Small requests go through on their own, up to a daily amount.
* Bigger ones wait for your OK. So does anything past the daily amount.
* You can set your own cap per request and per day, for one agent or for all of them.

To set these, click your avatar, choose **Manage account**, then **Limits**. To see what each request cost, open **Activity** in the same place.

## Earning is separate [#earning-is-separate]

When people use what you publish, you can earn Creator Rewards. They sit in their own balance and can pay for your own AI work. See [How earning works](./earn.md).

Want the details? See [Pricing and Splits](../pricing-and-splits.md) and [How Creator Rewards Work](../how-creator-rewards-work.md). Other questions about costs or credits? The [FAQ](./faq.md) has you covered.