Where and how much do credits get spent

Settings > Credits shows exactly how much each task spent, item by item.

Two things drive how much is spent: how many steps the workflow has (research, draft, review, check), and how high a tier is involved. A single short caption costs little, while a management briefing where several employees discuss costs more.

Expand "Detailed instructions" before starting a task to see the estimated cost ahead of time. If it looks expensive, switch to a lighter workflow or lower the tier involved.