What happens when I run out of ClearRun credits?

ClearRun refuses the call with HTTP 402 Insufficient credits. Nothing is scored and nothing is charged. Wait for your monthly allowance to reset, or move to a larger plan.

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What you see

{ "error": "Insufficient credits", "creditsNeeded": 3 }

This is the real response to a short answer sent with a balance of 0 credits, captured November 13, 2026. The CLI prints the message and exits 1.

Options

  • Wait for your monthly allowance to reset.
  • Move to a higher tier on the billing page.
  • Paid plans come in monthly credit tiers. If you need more credits, move up a tier.

Credits left but still refused?

If a payment failed, every scoring action is blocked until the payment goes through, even with credits left. See What happens if a ClearRun payment fails?