How Credits Work

Fully understand the VoxScriber credit system: how credits are calculated, when they are consumed, how to optimize their use, and save on your audio transcriptions.

Basic System Concepts

1 Cycle = 15 Seconds

4 cycles = 1 minute of audio

Each cycle covers 15 seconds of processed audio
1 minute of audio = 4 cycles
Billing is proportional to the actual file duration
Example: a 2 min 30 sec file consumes 10 cycles

Practical example: A 5-minute file = 20 cycles (5 x 4)

Real-Time Consumption

Credits are verified before starting the transcription and deducted only after successful completion.

Quick Calculation Formula

Cycles = Duration (min) x Cycles/min of the Engine

| Component | Description | |---|---| | Duration | Minutes of the file (rounded up) | | AssemblyAI | 15 cycles/min (default, most economical) | | Whisper / ElevenLabs | 30 cycles/min (specific use cases) |

Cost per Transcription Engine

| Engine | Cost | When to Use | Availability | |---|---|---|---| | AssemblyAI | 15 cycles/min | General use, most economical | All plans | | Whisper | 30 cycles/min | Noisy audio | Paid plans | | ElevenLabs | 30 cycles/min | Premium accuracy | PRO plan |

AssemblyAI is the default and most economical engine. Use it for most transcriptions and save 50% compared to Whisper/ElevenLabs.

Cost Calculation Examples

30-Minute Meeting (AssemblyAI)

Duration: 30 min
Engine: AssemblyAI (15 cycles/min)
Total: 30 x 15 = 450 cycles

1-Hour Interview (Whisper)

Duration: 60 min
Engine: Whisper (30 cycles/min)
Total: 60 x 30 = 1,800 cycles

45-Minute Podcast (AssemblyAI)

Duration: 45 min
Engine: AssemblyAI (15 cycles/min)
Total: 45 x 15 = 675 cycles

Smart Credit Management

Monitor your usage - Track on the dashboard how many cycles you are using per month

Use AssemblyAI as default - It is 50% cheaper and offers excellent quality for most audio files

Optimize your files - Remove long silences and unnecessary parts before transcribing

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Choosing the wrong engine

Impact: Unnecessary cycle spending Solution: Use AssemblyAI for most cases. Reserve Whisper/ElevenLabs for specific needs. Prevention: Check the selected engine before starting.

Transcribing the wrong file

Impact: Cycles consumed without purpose Solution: Verify the file before starting the transcription. Prevention: Use descriptive file names.

Not checking credits beforehand

Impact: Transcription interrupted due to insufficient cycles Solution: Purchase additional cycles and restart. Prevention: Monitor your balance regularly.

Tips for Saving Cycles

Use AssemblyAI - 50% cheaper than the other engines
Remove unnecessary parts - Cut silences and irrelevant sections
Choose the appropriate quality - Do not use Premium for simple audio
Test with short samples - Before transcribing long files
Monitor your usage - Track spending on the dashboard

Ready to use your cycles?

Now that you understand how the cycle system works, use this knowledge to optimize your spending and get the most value from your cycles.

Continue learning

Plan Differences - Compare plans and find the ideal one for your usage
Quality Settings - Understand how to choose the ideal quality
Cycle System - Details about the measurement system

How Credits Work | VoxScriber - Billing and Usage System