> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://powerfan-1.gitbook.io/redchat.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://powerfan-1.gitbook.io/redchat.app/guides/red-points-and-costs.md). # Red Points & Costs This is the one page you need. What does a chat cost? An image? A Mood Snap? Everything that costs anything in redchat lives **right here, in one hub** — and every other help article links back to this page. Skim it. You don't have to memorize a thing. > **Tip**: Just want the answer fast? Jump straight to the [Costs Table](#costs-table-extras) and [Free Daily Allotments](#free-daily-allotments-by-tier) below. Everything else is the "why" behind those numbers. *** ## What are Red Points (RP)? Picture a **rechargeable transit card**. You load it once, and every ride pulls a little from the balance. When it's low, you top it up again — and whatever you loaded **stays there, with no expiry date**. Red Points (we'll call them **RP**) are exactly that rechargeable card. * RP are a **permanent currency**. They **never expire.** Top up today, use it six months from now — 1 RP is still 1 RP. * RP are spent on two things: 1. **Premium-model usage after you've used up your weekly Premium Allowance** 2. **Extras** — image generation, Mood Snap unlocks, longer replies, and Auto Summary on Free/Silver > **Why this matters**: Because RP never expire, there's no "use it or lose it" pressure. Top up when you want, spend when you want. *** ## The "Phone Plan" Model: Your Chat Never Stops The easiest way to understand redchat's models is to think of a **phone plan**. ### The Default model = unlimited calls Just like a plan with "unlimited base minutes," **chat on the Default model is unlimited on every tier** — Free users included (on Free it runs at standard, i.e. slightly slower, speed). This is the **safety net that keeps your conversation alive.** No matter what, you can always keep chatting on the Default model. ### Premium / advanced models = your data allowance Like the "monthly data" on a plan, premium and advanced models draw from a **weekly Premium Allowance**. That allowance **refills automatically every week.** The allowance scales **relatively** by tier (there are no absolute numbers): | Tier | Weekly Premium Allowance | | -------- | ------------------------ | | Free | Daily trial | | Silver | Standard | | Gold | 5x Standard | | Platinum | 20x Standard | ### What happens when the allowance runs out? Don't worry — **you are never hard-locked.** When your weekly allowance runs out, you have two choices: 1. **Keep going with RP** on the premium model, or 2. **Drop back to the free Default model** and just keep chatting. > **Heads up**: Either way, the conversation doesn't stop. Running out of allowance does *not* mean being cut off. Spend RP, or flow right back into the Default model. *** ## How Charging Works This is the part people wonder about most, so let's make it crystal clear. It's simpler than it sounds. ### Charged ONCE per message Just like a restaurant bills your "order + the food" as one tab, RP is deducted **once for your send + the AI's reply, combined.** * One charge when you send, then *another* when the reply lands — **that does NOT happen.** * One message exchanged = one deduction. That's it. ### What spends RP faster? Like fuel, **heavier settings burn through it faster:** * **Deeper memory** — the more conversation the bot keeps in mind * **Longer replies** — the longer the response * **Bigger characters** — the more lore and setup a character carries The larger these settings, the faster your allowance and RP get used up. ### We show the estimated cost before you send > **Why this matters**: The app **shows you an estimated cost before you send.** No surprise charges. See the number, then send as-is — or dial a setting down to save. The choice is always yours. *** ## Costs Table (Extras) The essentials at a glance. Here's what extras cost in RP. | Feature | Cost | | ----------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Image generation** | **300 RP** each | | **Mood Snap unlock** | **50 RP** each | | **Response length: Short / Medium / Long / Extended** | **Free to set** — a longer reply may use a bit more RP (all tiers) | | **Auto Summary** | Free & Silver: **uses RP** / Gold & Platinum: **included (free)** | > **Tip**: Setting any response length is free on every plan. A longer reply just generates more text, so on premium models it may use a bit more RP for that message — on the free Default model, longer replies still cost nothing. Bump it up whenever a longer reply is worth it. *** ## Free Daily Allotments (by Tier) On top of the costs table, each tier comes with **free uses every day.** Once you've used those up, the per-use RP cost above kicks in. | Feature | Free | Silver | Gold | Platinum | | ------------------------------ | ---- | ------ | ------ | -------- | | **Image generation** (per day) | 0 | 0 | **5** | **15** | | **Mood Snap unlock** (per day) | 0 | **5** | **20** | **80** | > **Heads up**: After your free dailies are gone, the standard rate applies — **300 RP for image generation, 50 RP for Mood Snap.** Your free uses reset each day. So on Free & Silver, image generation always costs 300 RP, and on Free, Mood Snap always costs 50 RP. *** ## What's Always Free It's not all about spending — let's be just as clear about what **never costs a thing:** * **Unlimited Default-model chat** — every tier, forever. Your conversation doesn't stop. * **Short replies** — free on every tier. * **Lorebook** — **costs no RP on any plan**, with up to 5 trigger keywords per entry. The entry count per character is tier-based: **Free & Silver up to 5 entries, Gold & Platinum up to 100 entries** — upgrade to Gold for far more lore room. **Lorebook itself costs no RP.** * **Creating and using Personas** — making and using personas is free. > **Why this matters**: Lorebook (the core of a rich character memory) and Personas (which define *you*) are yours to use freely, with zero cost worries. No need to cut corners here. *** ## How to Get More RP It's simple. * **Top up anytime in the app.** Add exactly as much as you need, when you need it. * The RP you add **never expires.** There's no rush to spend it. > **Tip**: RP works like a transit card — load it once and it won't vanish, so you can top up without pressure and spend at your own pace. *** ## FAQ **Q. Do I get charged twice for a long reply?** A. No. RP is deducted **once per message** (your send + the AI reply, combined). A longer reply just makes that single deduction a bit larger — it never charges you twice. The length setting itself is free to choose on every plan; a longer answer simply uses a little more RP on that message on premium models (on the free Default model it still costs nothing). **Q. What happens at 0 RP?** A. Your chat doesn't stop. You **flow right into the free Default model** and keep talking. When you want premium models or extras again, top up then. **There's no hard lock.** **Q. Does Lorebook cost RP?** A. No. **Lorebook costs no RP on any plan.** The entry count is tier-based: **Free & Silver up to 5 entries per character, Gold & Platinum up to 100 entries per character** — upgrade to Gold for far more lore room. Build out a rich memory with no cost worries. **Q. Is the Default model really unlimited?** A. Yes. **Default-model chat is unlimited on every tier** (Free runs at standard speed). This is what keeps your conversation alive at all times. **Q. What happens when my free daily allotments run out?** A. From then on, the standard RP rate applies (300 RP per image, 50 RP per Mood Snap). They reset the next day. *** ## Recap > **Recap** > > * **RP = a rechargeable transit card.** Permanent currency, never expires. > * **The Default model is unlimited for everyone** — chat is never hard-locked. > * **Premium models** draw from a weekly Premium Allowance (Standard → 5x → 20x), refilling weekly. When it runs out, choose to **keep going with RP** or **drop back to Default.** > * **RP is deducted once per message** (your send + the AI reply combined). Deeper memory, longer replies, and bigger characters spend faster. **Estimated cost is shown before you send.** > * **Extras**: Image 300 RP · Mood Snap 50 RP · Response length free to set (a longer reply may use a bit more RP on premium models) · Auto Summary uses RP only on Free & Silver. > * **Always free**: unlimited Default chat, Short replies, Lorebook (costs no RP — Free/Silver up to 5, Gold/Platinum up to 100 entries per character), Personas. ### Next up — articles to read alongside this * **Membership Plans** — compare tier perks and pricing * **Choosing an AI Model** — Default vs premium, and when to use each * **Response Length** — the difference (and cost) of Short/Medium/Long/Extended * **Longer Memory** — widen what's remembered with the Memory Dial * **Image Generation** — how to generate images and what it costs * **Mood Snap** — unlocking and using Mood Snaps *** Still have a question, or did a cost not match what you expected? 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