Overview
Taskade Genesis runs prompts, AI agent runs, and AI automation steps on frontier models. The model picker shows the credit cost before you start. Published apps run for free. Visitors do not use your credits.
TL;DR: Credits cover building and AI work. Published Taskade Genesis apps run free for visitors. The model picker shows the current cost before each step. Taskade EVE remembers your selected model across conversations. Monthly Credits reset each billing cycle. Purchased and earned Extra Credits do not expire. Compare plans.
Choose a Model Type
Choose a model by the depth of reasoning you need. Cost rises with the depth of reasoning, not the brand name.
| Model type | What it is great at | Credit cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight & fast | Fast, cheap responses | Cheapest | Quick iterations, simple text, high-volume agent calls |
| Balanced everyday | Balanced everyday reasoning and code | Mid | General reasoning, code, balanced quality |
| Open-source value | Low-cost open-weight models | Low to mid | Cheap routine steps, bulk sorting, cost-sensitive automations |
| Long-context | Room for very long inputs | Higher | Long documents, deep analysis |
| Deep reasoning | Deepest step-by-step thinking | Highest | Math, multi-step planning, complex logic |
Pick a TSK Tier
The model picker lists TSK-Auto first, then the TSK tiers in order of depth. TSK-Auto is the recommended default.
| Option | Good for | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| TSK-Auto (default) | Most work. Taskade chooses for you. | Every plan |
| TSK-Instant | Quick edits and short answers. Uses the fewest credits. | Every plan |
| TSK-Standard | Everyday apps, drafts, and summaries | Paid plans |
| TSK-Thinking | Bigger apps that need more care. Uses more credits than TSK-Standard. | Paid plans |
| TSK-Reasoning | Complex apps and multi-step logic. Uses the most credits. | Max and Enterprise |
- Click the model button in the Taskade Genesis prompt bar.
- Hover a tier to see its credit cost.
- Click the tier that fits the job.
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Taskade Genesis › Prompt bar › Model │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ ● TSK-Auto Recommended · picks the best model │
│ TSK-Instant Quick edits │
│ TSK-Standard Everyday apps │
│ TSK-Thinking Bigger apps, more care │
│ TSK-Reasoning Complex apps. Uses more credits │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Current Model › pin one model, cost on hover │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Taskade adds new models as they ship. If you do not want to choose, leave TSK-Auto on. You pay for depth only when you need it. See Thinking Modes to compare the tiers.
Taskade EVE remembers the model you select. Your next conversation starts with that choice. If a saved model is no longer available, Taskade EVE returns to TSK-Auto.
Compare Credit Pools
Compare Monthly Credits and Extra Credits as separate pools. Taskade uses Monthly Credits first.
- Click the gear icon in the left sidebar.
- Under Plans & Billing, click Credits.
- Read the Monthly Credits and Extra Credits balances.
| Credit pool | How it works |
|---|---|
| Monthly Credits | Included with an eligible plan and reset each billing cycle |
| Extra Credits | Purchased or earned credits that do not expire |
| Earned credits | The single Credits balance shown on Free |
See pricing for current plan allowances.
Reduce Credit Use
- Use TSK-Instant for quick iterations and high-volume agent calls
- Reserve TSK-Reasoning for math, planning, and hard logic
- Publish your app as soon as it is stable. Published apps cost zero credits to run
- Leave TSK-Auto on when you are unsure
Keep Published Apps Free to Run
Publish a stable app before you share it with visitors.
Build once, run forever. You spend credits when you edit an app in the builder. Visitors do not spend your credits on the published version. Any paid plan gives you credits to build and edit. Those apps then serve unlimited visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I see what a tier costs?
Open the model picker and hover the tier. The picker shows the credit cost before you run anything.
Which tiers can a Free workspace use?
A Free workspace can use TSK-Auto and TSK-Instant. TSK-Standard and TSK-Thinking need a paid plan. TSK-Reasoning needs Max or Enterprise.
Which credits does Taskade use first?
Taskade uses Monthly Credits first. When they run out, it uses Extra Credits, which do not expire.
Related guides
- AI Models. Choose from the current model catalog.
- Publishing. Publish to lock in the free-runtime behavior.
- Custom AI Agents. Choose a model for a specific agent.
- Thinking Modes. Compare TSK-Auto and the TSK tiers.