Extra Compute Units
Extra Compute Units (ECUs) are a versatile currency in our system. Use ECUs to access chatbots or services when your Daily Compute Units are exhausted, or to unlock premium features that require CU payment.
What Are Extra Compute Units?
Extra Compute Units (ECUs) serve as a backup resource that supplements your Daily Compute Units. Think of them as a reserve for:
- Emergency usage: When your Daily Compute Units run out, ECUs let you continue using chatbots or services without interruption.
- Exclusive access: Some premium features or services are only available for purchase with ECUs.
ECUs are earned automatically, through referrals, or by direct purchase, giving you flexibility and control over your compute resources.
How to Earn Extra Compute Units
1. Leftover Daily Compute Units
Any unused Daily Compute Units are automatically converted to Extra Units at the end of each day. No action is required. Just use what you need, and we’ll handle the rest.
2. Referral Bonuses
You can earn Extra Compute Units by referring new users. To access your referral code, navigate to My Account by clicking on your profile picture in the top-right corner of the website, then select My Account.
Earning Structure:
- Initial Referral: Receive 10,000 ECUs when someone signs up using your referral code.
- Ongoing Bonus: Earn 10% of their ECU purchases as a recurring bonus if the referred user subscribes to a membership plan.
3. Direct Purchase
You can add ECUs instantly by supporting us on Ko-fi. The more you donate, the better the exchange rate (blame PayPal and Stripe fees for this):
| Donation Amount | ECUs per $1 |
|---|---|
| Less than $5 | 3,750,000 |
| $5 to $9.99 | 5,500,000 |
| $10 or more | 6,000,000 |
Membership Perk: Your ECU purchase includes an additional bonus based on your membership tier (e.g., a Plus member gets +10% more ECUs on every donation).
Membership Bonuses
Your ECU purchase rate is enhanced by a bonus percentage tied to your membership level:
| Membership Tier | Bonus (%) |
|---|---|
| Free, Lite, Hobbyist | 0% |
| Plus | +10% |
| Canopy | +15% |
| Quincy | +20% |
| Orion, Elite, Ace, Mythic, Divine | +25% |
Example: If you donate $10 with a Plus membership:
- Base ECUs: 60,000,000
- Bonus: 6,000,000 (10% of base)
- Total: 66,000,000 ECUs