API Billing

Set up your billing account to make API calls and manage your usage with flexible payment options.

Overview

To use Skytells API services, you need to have a valid billing account. This allows you to make API calls and access our models and services. Setting up billing is straightforward and can be done directly from your dashboard.

Billing Methods

Skytells offers two flexible billing options to suit your needs:

Balance (Pre-paid)

Load credits to your account in advance and use them as needed. This option is ideal for:

• Controlled spending with no surprises
• Projects with predictable usage patterns
• Teams with fixed budgets

Pay-as-you-go

Only pay for what you use, with charges applied to your payment method automatically. Benefits include:

• No need to manage credit balances
• Simplified accounting
• Automatic payments when usage occurs

API Pricing

API calls are billed according to usage metrics that vary by model type:

Billing Method	Description
Per Second	Time-based billing for certain processing services
Per Unit	Fixed price per API call or operation
Per Usage	Billing based on resource consumption
Per Token	Common for language models, billed by input and output tokens

Pricing varies by model type and capabilities. Check the specific model documentation for detailed pricing information.

Managing Billing

Viewing Usage

Monitor your API usage and spending in real-time through your dashboard. Usage reports provide detailed breakdowns by:

• Model
• Project
• Time period
• API endpoint

Setting Limits

Prevent unexpected charges by setting usage limits for your account:

• Monthly spending caps
• Per-model limits
• Alert thresholds

Payment Methods

Add and manage multiple payment methods to ensure uninterrupted service:

• Credit/debit cards
• Bank accounts
• Other supported payment options