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How Tokens Work

Teta uses a token-based system where AI interactions consume tokens. Tokens represent the amount of text processed by the AI (both input and output).

Token Consumption

Tokens are consumed when:
  • You send a message to the AI
  • The AI reads and understands your code
  • The AI generates or modifies code
  • The AI performs research or analysis
  • The AI uses external tools (MCP servers)
Tokens are not consumed when:
  • Browsing the UI
  • Viewing preview
  • Using hot reload/restart
  • Reading documentation
  • Configuring settings

What Affects Token Usage?

The number of tokens used depends on:
  • Request length: Longer prompts use more tokens
  • Response length: More complex code generation uses more tokens
  • Context: The AI needs to read related code files
  • Iterations: Multiple back-and-forth messages add up
  • MCP usage: Accessing external tools may increase token use
  • Agents: Custom agents may also increase the tokens use

Pricing Plans

Teta offers flexible pricing tiers to match your development needs.

Available Plans

Free (BYOK) β€” $0/month
  • Bring your own API keys (Claude, Gemini, or GLM)
  • Unlimited usage based on your API limits
  • No preview access
  • Best for developers with existing API keys
Pro β€” $15/month
  • 6M tokens (~4,000 AI interactions)
  • ~40-60 simple projects or ~15-25 full-stack projects per month
  • ~25% less expensive than Claude Code Pro and Cursor Pro
  • ~4x more AI requests than comparable plans
  • Best for individual developers
Pro+ β€” $25/month
  • 12M tokens (~8,000 AI interactions)
  • ~80-110 simple projects or ~30-45 full-stack projects per month
  • ~37% less expensive than Cursor Pro+
  • ~3x more AI requests than comparable plans
  • Best for teams & professional developers
Max β€” $99/month
  • 50M tokens (~33,000 AI interactions)
  • ~330-460 simple projects or ~140-195 full-stack projects per month
  • ~50% less expensive than Claude Code Max 20x
  • ~3x more AI requests than comparable plans at similar or lower price
  • Best for agencies, startups & power users
Note: Simple projects = frontend-only apps without complex backend. Full-stack projects = complete applications with backend, database, auth, APIs, etc.

Plan Comparison

Free (BYOK)
  • Requires: Your own API keys (Claude, Gemini, or GLM)
  • No preview access: BYOK users cannot use the preview environment
  • For individuals wanting full control
  • Full access to Teta platform
  • Flutter, React, and Svelte environments
  • GitHub integration
  • Custom MCP servers
  • Custom AI agents
Pro - $15/month
  • 6M tokens/month
  • ~4,000 AI interactions per month
  • Delegate your coding tasks
  • Claude Code with GLM 4.6
  • Gemini CLI with Gemini 2.5 Pro
  • Kimi K2 Thinking
  • Flutter, React, and Svelte environments
  • GitHub integration
  • Vision & web search
  • Create custom agents
  • Add custom MCPs
  • AI tasks notifications
  • Email support
Pro+ - $25/month
  • 12M tokens/month
  • ~8,000 AI interactions per month
  • Delegate your coding tasks
  • Claude Code with GLM 4.6
  • Gemini CLI with Gemini 2.5 Pro
  • Kimi K2 Thinking
  • Flutter, React, and Svelte environments
  • GitHub integration
  • Vision & web search
  • Create custom agents
  • Add custom MCPs
  • AI tasks notifications
  • Email support
Max - $99/month
  • 50M tokens/month
  • ~33,000 AI interactions per month
  • Delegate your coding tasks
  • Claude Code with latest Opus/Sonnet, GLM 4.6
  • Gemini CLI with Gemini 2.5 Pro
  • Kimi K2 Thinking
  • Flutter, React, and Svelte environments
  • GitHub integration
  • Vision & web search
  • Create custom agents
  • Add custom MCPs
  • AI tasks notifications
  • Custom cloud environments
  • Priority customer support

Understanding Token Usage

How to Monitor Your Usage

Teta provides detailed usage statistics:
  1. Go to Settings > Pricing/Subscription
  2. View complete usage stats
  3. Track token consumption over the billing period

Optimizing Token Usage

1. Be Specific and Concise

Clear, focused requests use fewer tokens: ❌ Avoid:
"Can you please take a look at my app and make it better?
I think there might be some issues with the design and maybe
the code could be improved..."
βœ… Better:
"Change the login button color to #1E88E5"
Combine multiple small changes into one request: ❌ Uses more tokens (3 separate messages):
1. "Add a title"
2. "Add a subtitle"
3. "Add a description"
βœ… Uses fewer tokens (1 message):
"Add a page header with title, subtitle, and description"

3. Use Preview Controls First

Before asking the AI:
  • Try Hot Reload for UI changes
  • Check console for error messages
  • Test different device modes
Many issues can be solved without AI assistance!

4. Learn from AI Responses

The AI explains its changes. Use this to handle similar tasks yourself next time:
AI: "I updated the theme file at lib/theme/colors.dart"

Next time: Edit that file directly instead of asking!

5. Use AI Agents

Create AI agents for repetitive patterns:
  • Define coding standards once
  • Agent applies them automatically
  • Reduces need for detailed instructions each time
Learn more: AI Agents Guide

Team Collaboration

Team Features (Pro & Max Plan)

The Pro and Max plans include advanced team collaboration:
  • Shared workspaces: Work together on projects
  • Team agents: Share AI configurations
  • Usage analytics: Monitor team consumption
  • Priority support: Dedicated assistance

Upgrading Your Plan

When to Upgrade

Consider upgrading when:
  • Approaching token limits regularly
  • Need more capacity for larger projects
  • Working with a team
  • Require priority support
  • Want advanced features

How to Upgrade

  1. Go to Settings > Billing
  2. Click β€œUpgrade Plan” on the desired plan. It will open a new tab
  3. Enter payment information
  4. Confirm upgrade
Effect: Immediate access to new limits!

Downgrading

To downgrade:
  1. Go to Settings > Billing
  2. Click β€œManage”. It will open a new tab
  3. Select lower tier
  4. Confirm downgrade
Effect: Takes effect next billing cycle

Payment Methods

Accepted payment methods:
  • πŸ’³ Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard)

Billing Cycle

Monthly Billing

  • Charged on the same date each month
  • Credits reset on billing date
  • Prorated for plan changes

Refund Policy

14-Day Money Back Guarantee

If you’re not satisfied:
  • Full refund within 14 days
  • No questions asked
  • Keep work completed
  • Contact support@teta.so

Fair Usage Policy

Teta reserves the right to:
  • Monitor for abuse
  • Limit excessive usage
  • Suspend accounts violating terms
Examples of abuse:
  • Reselling access
  • Automated bot usage
  • Circumventing limits
  • Making harmful requests
  • Creating illegal content

FAQs

What happens if I run out of tokens?

You can:
  1. Wait until monthly reset
  2. Upgrade your plan (Pro β†’ Pro+ β†’ Max)
  3. Use BYOK (Bring Your Own Keys) mode with your API keys
  4. Work on code outside of Teta

Do unused tokens roll over?

No, tokens reset each billing cycle:
  • Monthly tokens reset on your billing date
  • Unused tokens do not carry over to the next month

Can I purchase additional tokens?

You can upgrade to a higher plan for more tokens:
  • Pro+ gives you 2x Pro tokens
  • Max gives you 4x Pro tokens

How do refunds work with usage?

  • Refunds are accepted within 14 days if no AI usage occurred.

What about free trials?

  • Free tier with BYOK (Bring Your Own Keys) is always available
  • No trial needed, but requires your own API keys
  • Preview access only available on paid plans

What’s the difference between Free (BYOK) and paid plans?

Free (BYOK):
  • You provide your own API keys (Claude, Gemini, or GLM)
  • No preview environment access
  • You control your API costs directly
  • All other features available
Paid Plans (Pro, Pro+, Max):
  • Tokens included in subscription
  • Full preview environment access
  • No need to manage API keys
  • Email/priority support included

Getting Help

Support Channels

Billing Support

For billing questions:
Questions? Contact support@teta.so