AI Usage & Budgets
Recently updatedHow AI usage is metered, what happens when you hit your budget, and how overages work.
Last updated Mar 24, 2026
How usage is metered
Every AI interaction in Grantable consumes a small amount of your monthly AI usage budget. The cost varies based on the complexity of the interaction and the model tier you use:
- Fast (Haiku) — lowest cost per message
- Auto (Sonnet) — moderate cost per message
- Pro (Sonnet, higher quality) — highest cost per message
Longer conversations, file-heavy contexts, and complex tasks use more budget than simple questions.
Usage budgets
Each plan includes a monthly AI usage budget:
| Plan | Monthly AI Budget |
|---|---|
| Free | $2 |
| Starter | $15 |
| Pro | $45 |
| Pro+ | Largest budget |
Your budget resets at the start of each billing cycle.
What happens when you hit your budget
Grantable never cuts you off. When your monthly budget is exhausted, the AI automatically switches to a more efficient model to keep you working. You may notice slightly less detailed responses, but you won’t lose access.
You can also purchase overage packs to continue using your preferred model tier at full quality.
Monitoring usage
Check your current usage from Settings → Billing → AI Usage. You’ll see:
- How much of your monthly budget you’ve used
- Your current consumption rate
- Estimated days remaining at your current pace
Tips
- Use the Fast model for quick questions to conserve budget for complex writing tasks.
- Upload source materials and complete your org profile — the AI produces better results with fewer iterations when it has good context, which saves budget.
- If you consistently hit your budget, consider upgrading to the next plan tier — the larger budget is more cost-effective than overage packs.