HI <@U08S0SZ58T0> I've run out of inference credi...
# inference
h
HI @rough-gpu-50664 I've run out of inference credits and I'm trying to figure out how to recharge them. Looking at the pricing page, it seems like LiveKit Cloud and inference are packaged together. Is there a way to get just inference credits if I don't need LiveKit Cloud services?
r
Yes, LiveKit cloud and inference are bundled. If you're on the free tier (i.e., the build tier), there's no way to get more credits. You have to upgrade to ship tier. Once you're on the ship tier, you get $5 per month in free credits, then get charged according to the rates listed on our inference pricing page. Why don't you need the other LiveKit Cloud services?
h
But the ship tier is 50$??
r
Thanks, that's helpful feedback. Inference is expensive so we can't give away too much on our build tier. If you're still at a stage where you're getting started and not ready to move to the ship tier, but have used all the free LK inference credits, then you can call the models using the plugin for each model. You'll need to get an API from each model provider. On the left side bar in the models section of our docs, click on STT, then click on plugin. You'll find directions for using the plugins.