Credits
The Career API uses a credit-based billing model. Different operations cost different amounts of credits.
Credit Costs
| Operation | Credits |
|---|---|
| Tailor resume | 3 |
| Resume parse (PDF/DOCX upload) | 2 |
| Cover letter generate (AI) | 2 |
| Resume render to PDF | 1 |
| Cover letter render to PDF | 1 |
| Export resume as PDF | 1 |
These operations are free (0 credits):
| Operation | Credits |
|---|---|
| List/Get templates, fonts, languages, models | 0 |
| List/Get resumes | 0 |
| List/Get cover letters | 0 |
| Create cover letter (manual) | 0 |
| Get/Set/Reset AI settings | 0 |
Credits are only charged on successful responses. Failed requests (4xx, 5xx) cost nothing.
Monthly Allowance
| Tier | Credits/Month |
|---|---|
| Free (no subscription) | 50 |
| Active subscriber | 200 |
The billing cycle is a rolling 30 days from your first API call — not a calendar month. Your usage counter resets automatically when 30 days have passed.
Monthly credits are consumed first. Prepaid credits from credit packs only kick in once your monthly allowance is exhausted.
Credit Packs
Need more? Purchase credit packs at console.laddro.com :
| Pack | Credits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 100 | EUR 4.99 |
| Growth | 500 | EUR 19.99 |
| Scale | 1,000 | EUR 34.99 |
Credit packs are one-time purchases via Stripe. They never expire and stack with your monthly allowance.
When Credits Run Out
Protected endpoints return 402 Payment Required:
{
"error": "Payment Required",
"message": "Purchase credits at console.laddro.com",
"statusCode": 402
}Your options:
- Buy a credit pack at console.laddro.com
- Wait for your 30-day cycle to reset
Free endpoints (GET requests, public endpoints) continue to work regardless of credit balance.
Payment
All payments are processed through Stripe in EUR. Credit packs are one-time purchases, not subscriptions.