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Emergent operates on a credit-based system, where users pay only for actions that consume computational resources—like writing code, testing, or deploying—rather than for mere access. The platform offers a free tier with five credits/month, and paid plans start at $20/month for 100 credits. Additional credits can be purchased without expiration, and budgets can be set per task to prevent over-spending. This transparent model ensures users retain control and visibility over their resource consumption.