Usage & Credits
Understand how Ona credits work, what OCUs are, and how your environment and AI usage consumes credits.What is an OCU?
An OCU (Ona Compute Unit) is Ona’s standard unit of measurement for resource consumption. OCUs represent the computational resources used by your environments and AI features. Key points about OCUs:- Standardized measurement: OCUs provide a consistent way to measure resource usage across different features
- Time-based consumption: OCUs are consumed over time while resources are active
- Credit conversion: Your subscription credits are converted to OCUs for actual usage tracking
- Resource scaling: Different environment sizes and AI operations consume OCUs at different rates
Environment Usage
Running environments consume OCUs based on their computational requirements and duration.How Environment OCUs Work
Resource-based consumption:- Environment size: Larger environments (more CPU/memory) consume more OCUs per hour
- Active time: OCUs are consumed only while environments are running
- Automatic stopping: Environments automatically stop after inactivity to conserve OCUs
- Starting: OCU consumption begins when environment starts
- Running: Continuous OCU consumption while active
- Idle timeout: Environment stops automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity
- Stopped: No OCU consumption when environment is stopped
Environment Size and OCU Rates
Different environment classes consume OCUs at different rates:- Standard environments: Base OCU consumption rate
- Large environments: Higher OCU consumption for increased resources
- Custom configurations: OCU rates vary based on CPU and memory allocation
Configure billing settings and environment limits
AI Usage
AI features in Ona also consume OCUs when you use AI-powered functionality.AI OCU Consumption
AI features that consume OCUs:- Code generation: AI-powered code suggestions and completions
- Code explanation: AI analysis and explanation of code
- Chat interactions: Conversations with AI assistants
- Code refactoring: AI-assisted code improvements
- Per-request basis: Each AI interaction consumes a specific amount of OCUs
- Variable consumption: Complex requests may consume more OCUs than simple ones
- Real-time deduction: OCUs are deducted immediately when AI features are used
Managing AI Usage
Optimization strategies:- Selective usage: Use AI features when most beneficial
- Batch requests: Combine multiple questions into single interactions when possible
- Monitor consumption: Track AI OCU usage through billing dashboard
Update usage limits for environments and AI features
Credit to OCU Conversion
Your subscription credits are converted to OCUs for actual usage tracking. Learn more about subscription plans and credit allocation.How Conversion Works
Credit system:- Monthly allocation: Subscription plans include a specific number of credits
- OCU conversion: Credits are converted to OCUs at a fixed rate
- Usage tracking: OCU consumption is tracked in real-time
- Credit depletion: When OCUs are consumed, equivalent credits are deducted
Optimizing OCU Usage
Maximize your credit efficiency with these optimization strategies.Environment Optimization
Best practices:- Delete unused environments: Remove environments when not needed
- Right-size environments: Choose appropriate environment size for your tasks
AI Usage Optimization
Efficient AI usage:- Targeted requests: Ask specific, focused questions
- Context awareness: Provide relevant context to get better responses
- Review before requesting: Check if information is available in documentation first
- Batch similar requests: Combine related questions when possible
Troubleshooting Usage Issues
Common usage-related issues and solutions.High OCU Consumption
Potential causes:- Long-running environments: Environments left running unnecessarily
- Oversized environments: Using larger environments than needed
- Frequent AI usage: Heavy reliance on AI features
- Multiple concurrent environments: Running several environments simultaneously
- Review active environments: Check and stop unused environments
- Optimize environment size: Use smallest suitable environment configuration
- Use environment sharing: Share environments within teams when appropriate
Credit Depletion
When credits run low:- Top-up credits: Purchase additional credits for immediate access
- Upgrade subscription: Move to higher-tier plan with more credits
- Optimize usage: Implement usage optimization strategies
Next Steps
- Billing Overview - Manage subscriptions, payments, and credit top-ups
- Environment Inventory - Track team environment usage
- Organizations Overview - Manage team settings and policies