> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aseed.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Account & Billing

> Manage your token balance, purchase tokens, and understand how tokens are used for transcription and report generation.

## Overview

Aseed uses a token-based billing system. Tokens are consumed when you generate transcripts and reports. You can purchase tokens in packages, earn free tokens through referrals, and monitor your balance throughout your workflow.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Token balance" icon="coins">
    View your available tokens in the navigation bar. Balance updates automatically after purchases and usage.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Purchase tokens" icon="shopping-cart">
    Buy token packages ranging from 100 to 10,000 tokens with volume discounts for larger packages.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Earn free tokens" icon="gift">
    Get 200 free tokens for each friend who signs up using your referral link.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Transparent pricing" icon="eye">
    See estimated token costs before generating transcripts or reports. Actual usage may vary slightly.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Token balance

Your token balance is displayed in the top navigation bar and shows how many tokens you have available. The balance updates automatically:

* **After purchases**: When you buy tokens, your balance refreshes immediately
* **After usage**: When you generate transcripts or reports, tokens are deducted from your balance
* **After referrals**: When someone signs up using your referral link, you receive 200 tokens

<Tip>
  Your token balance is always visible in the navigation bar, so you can monitor your usage at any time.
</Tip>

## How tokens are used

Tokens are consumed when you perform certain actions in Aseed. The system calculates token costs based on several factors:

### Transcription tokens

Tokens are charged for generating transcripts from audio or video files. The cost depends on:

* **Interview length**: Longer interviews require more tokens
* **File type**: Audio and video files are processed differently
* **File size**: Larger files may require additional processing

<Tip>
  Text transcripts uploaded directly don't require transcription tokens since they're already in text format.
</Tip>

### Report generation tokens

Tokens are charged for generating analysis reports. The cost depends on:

* **Report type**: Each report type (Q\&A, General, Persona, JTBD, Custom) has a base cost
* **Number of reports**: The base cost is multiplied by the number of report types you select
* **Interview complexity**: More complex interviews may require additional processing

<Note>
  You can see the estimated token cost before generating reports. The actual cost may vary slightly based on the complexity of your interview content.
</Note>

### Batch operations

When generating reports for multiple records in a project:

* **Transcripts**: Each record that needs transcription is charged separately
* **Reports**: Each report type for each record is charged separately
* **Total cost**: The system calculates the total tokens needed before you confirm the batch operation

<Tip>
  Batch generation shows you the total token cost upfront, so you can ensure you have enough tokens before starting.
</Tip>

## Related topics

* [Purchase tokens](/account/purchase)
* [Referral program](/account/referral)
* [Token usage details](/account/usage)