Enrich Layer uses a credit-based system — you only pay for the data you actually receive.
Each API call costs a set number of credits depending on:
Which endpoint you use
What data you ask for
Whether optional features (like data freshness) are enabled
Key things to know
Every successful result consumes credits. You're only charged when an API call returns valid data.
Different endpoints use different amounts — a basic company profile request might cost 1 credit, while adding Data Freshness can increase that to 2 credits.
Optional fields (like
funding_data,acquisitions, orextra) may also increase credit use depending on how they're configured.Trial accounts include a set amount of credits so you can explore the platform and test freely.
How to reduce credit usage
Disable data freshness (
use_cache: if-present)Exclude enrichments you don't need
Limit results (e.g., using
page_sizefor Person Search)
Example of a lower-credit request:
{
"url": "<company-profile-url>",
"use_cache": "if-present",
"funding_data": "exclude"
}Where to track your usage
Go to your Dashboard and open the Billing or Usage tab. There you can see:
Your remaining credit balance
A breakdown by API or endpoint
Historical usage over time
Related articles
Why Am I Being Charged 2 Credits Per API Request?
What Happens When You Run Out of Credits?
How to Top Up or Purchase More Credits
If you're not sure why a call used more credits than expected, contact us at [email protected].