Credit-Based Pricing Model
Ardor uses a credit-based system that provides flexible, transparent pricing for all platform services. Credits serve as a unified currency covering:- Copilot requests (AI-powered code generation, analysis, deployment actions)
- Compute resources (vCPU, RAM, vRAM usage)
- Storage costs (persistent data storage)
Credits provide a simplified billing experience where one currency covers both AI assistance and infrastructure costs, making it easy to track and budget your usage.
Subscription Plans & Credit Allocations
| Plan | Monthly Credits | Copilot Rate | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $10 | $0.25/request | Queued processing, 1 solution |
| Starter | $20 | $0.20/request | Instant processing, unlimited solutions |
| Pro | $50 | $0.15/request | Priority features, advanced monitoring |
| Teams | Custom | Custom | Team collaboration, admin controls |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | SSO, compliance, priority support |
A “request” is any meaningful action performed by Ardor Copilot, such as generating code, setting up infrastructure, or deploying applications. Simple chat messages don’t count as requests.
Resource Consumption Rates
Ardor’s infrastructure pricing is determined by actual resource consumption:| Resource | Rate | Usage Model |
|---|---|---|
| vCPU | $0.0000112 per vCPU-second | Pay per second of active compute |
| RAM | $0.000001235 per GB-second | Pay per second of memory usage |
| vRAM | $0.00076 per GB-second | Pay per second of GPU memory |
| Storage | $0.15 per GB-month | Monthly persistent storage costs |
You are billed based on the actual consumption of these resources during active usage. When AI Agents are idle, compute charges pause automatically, but storage costs remain for allocated data.
Credit Grants & Purchasing
Ardor provides credits through two main sources:- Plan Credits - Monthly allocations included with your subscription
- Grant Credits - Additional credits through various programs (promotional, student, startup, partnership, etc.)
- Purchased Credits - Additional credits you can buy to top-up (available on paid plans only)
For detailed information about grant types, programs, and usage prioritization, see our Credit Grants Guide.
Billing Structure
Subscription vs Pay-as-you-go
Ardor’s billing consists of two main components:- Subscription Plans - Monthly credit allocations and platform features
- Pay-as-you-go Resource Usage - Actual infrastructure consumption beyond credit limits
- Your subscription provides monthly credit grants
- Credits cover both Copilot requests and resource consumption
- When credits are exhausted, you can purchase additional credits (paid plans only)
- Resources are billed at real-time market rates converted to credit deductions
Subscription unlocks platform features and provides predictable monthly credit budgets, while pay-as-you-go ensures you only pay for actual resource consumption.
Real-Time Cost Monitoring
Ardor provides real-time usage tracking through the dashboard, allowing you to monitor and optimize resource allocation based on demand.Example Usage Calculation
Scenario: A Pro plan user with an AI Agent running for:- vCPU Usage: 3 minutes (180 seconds)
- RAM Usage: 3 minutes (180 seconds)
- vRAM Usage: 2 minutes (120 seconds)
- Storage Usage: 50GB for 1 month
- Plus: 5 Copilot requests
| Resource | Usage | Rate | Credit Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| vCPU | 180 sec | $0.0000112/sec | $0.00202 |
| RAM | 180 sec | $0.000001235/sec | $0.00022 |
| vRAM | 120 sec | $0.00076/sec | $0.0912 |
| Storage | 50GB × 1 month | $0.15/GB-month | $7.50 |
| Copilot Requests | 5 requests | $0.15/request | $0.75 |
| Total Credits | - | - | $8.34 |
- $8.34 deducted from monthly $50 Pro plan credits
- Remaining plan balance: $41.66
This example shows how both infrastructure resources and Copilot usage are converted to credit deductions from your monthly grant allocation.
Payment & Invoicing
Ardor provides transparent billing through our credit-based system:Payment Options
- Monthly subscriptions - Fixed plan fees with included credit grants
- Additional credit purchases - Top-up credits when needed (paid plans only)
- Automatic billing - Credits are deducted in real-time as you use services
Invoice Details
- Plan subscription fees - Charged monthly for credit grants and platform features
- Additional credit purchases - One-time charges when you buy extra credits
- Usage transparency - Detailed breakdown of credit consumption by service type
- Real-time tracking - Monitor credit usage and remaining balances in your dashboard
All usage charges are converted to credit deductions, making it easy to understand and predict your costs across all Ardor services.