Credits are the unit of consumption in NaLU AI. Each API call consumes credits according to the validator used.
| Validator | Credits | Starter ($5.90) | Pro ($39.90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All standard validators (name, email, CPF, CEP, phone, CNPJ, plate, postal code, yes/no, birthdate, handoff, cancel, company) | 3 | $0.0012 | $0.00048 |
| 🧠 validate_reply | 5 | $0.0020 | $0.00080 |
BRL equivalent: Starter ≈ R$ 0,0058 · Pro ≈ R$ 0,0024 per standard validation
| Plan | Credits/month | Daily cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 3,000 | 100/day | $0 |
| Starter | 15,000 | — | $5.90/mo |
| Indie | 50,000 | — | $13.90/mo |
| Pro | 250,000 | — | $39.90/mo |
Calls return HTTP 402 with:
{
"error": "insufficient_credits",
"message": "You have 0 credits remaining.",
"upgrade": "https://naluai.dev/en/pricing"
}
No surprise charges. Your data and keys remain intact. Upgrade at any time to restore access immediately.
curl https://api.naluai.dev/v1/account/credits \
-H "Authorization: Bearer nalu_YOUR_KEY"
# Response:
{
"plan": "starter",
"credits_remaining": 12847,
"credits_used": 2153,
"credits_total": 15000,
"resets_at": "2026-06-01T00:00:00Z"
}