AI credits are how Datadrew measures your Drew AI usage. Every question you ask Drew AI consumes credits based on the complexity of the question and the model tier used.
Credits by plan
Each Datadrew plan includes a monthly credit allowance:
Free plan: 200 credits per month
Essentials plan: 1,000 credits per month
Pro plan: 4,000 credits per month
Credits reset on the first of each calendar month.
How credits are consumed
The number of credits used per question depends on two factors:
The model tier: Light uses the fewest credits, Pro uses moderate credits, and Deep Analysis uses the most.
The complexity of your question: A simple lookup ("What was yesterday's revenue?") costs fewer credits than a multi-step analysis ("Compare my Google Ads and Meta Ads performance by campaign for the last 30 days with budget recommendations").
Approximate credit usage per question:
Light: 1-2 credits
Pro: 3-8 credits
Deep Analysis: 10-30 credits
These are estimates — actual usage depends on the amount of data processed and the number of tools Drew AI needs to call to answer your question.
What happens when credits run out
When you reach your monthly credit limit, you will see a notification that your credits have been exhausted. You have two options:
Wait for the next month: Credits reset on the first of each calendar month.
Upgrade your plan: Move to a higher plan for more monthly credits.
Tips to conserve credits
Use Light mode for quick lookups: Simple questions like "What was my revenue yesterday?" do not need Pro or Deep Analysis.
Be specific in your questions: Specific questions require fewer back-and-forth rounds, saving credits.
Combine related questions: Instead of asking three separate questions about Meta Ads, ask one comprehensive question: "Give me a full Meta Ads overview — top campaigns, ad performance, and spend trends."
Use follow-up questions wisely: Follow-ups within the same conversation thread can be more efficient than starting a new thread.
Questions asked by Datadrew admin team members (for support or debugging purposes) do not count against your monthly credit allowance.
Need help? Reach out to support@datadrew.io or use the in-app chat.
Related articles
Need help?
If you have questions or run into issues, reach out to us at support@datadrew.io or use the in-app chat. We're happy to help.