Credits & payments
Check how much jobs cost, buy more credits when you need them, and see all your purchases and spending in one place.
Page overview
The Credits page shows you how much jobs cost and lets you buy more credits when needed. On the left you'll see the pricing for creating jobs, and on the right there's a section to purchase credits. Below that, you can view all your transaction history.
Credits hub
Job Costs card, gradient Buy Credits module, and transaction history table.
Understanding your balance
Your current credit balance is always visible at the top of the page. This shows how many credits you have available to create jobs and manage candidates.
How much jobs cost
This card shows you exactly how credits are calculated for each job. There's a base cost to create any job, plus an additional cost for each candidate you want to receive. Click the Details button to see example calculations.
Job Costs
Base: 5 credits • Per candidate: 1 credit • Max: 200 candidates.
Base cost — 5 credits
Per candidate — 1 credit
Max candidates — 200
Example (8 candidates): 5 base + (8 × 1) = 13 creditsUnderstanding the pricing
Every job costs a fixed base amount plus one credit per candidate. So if you want 8 candidates, you'll pay the base cost plus 8 credits.
Viewing detailed cost examples
When you click the Details button, a popup shows you several examples of how credits are calculated for different numbers of candidates. This helps you plan how many credits you'll need before creating a job.
Job creation cost details
See examples for different candidate numbers.
Examples
5 candidates → 10 credits
20 candidates → 25 credits
Buying more credits
Enter how many credits you want to buy and click Quote to see the price. You need to buy at least 10 credits at a time. Once you see the price and confirm it looks good, click Purchase to complete your order.
Quote input
Enter 60 credits, tap Quote to fetch pricing.
Value: 60
Minimum purchase
The Quote button stays disabled until you enter at least 10 credits. This prevents accidental small purchases.
Reviewing and completing your purchase
After you click Quote, you'll see the total price in US dollars, the average price per credit, and a breakdown showing how the progressive discount works. The system automatically calculates different prices for each tier of credits you're buying, so larger purchases save you more money.
Quote result
$27.40 total • $0.4567 avg per credit • 60 credits with progressive pricing
$27.40 USD
Average: US$0.4567 per credit • Credits: 60
After payment
After completing payment, you'll return to the Credits page and see a confirmation message. Your credit balance updates automatically within a few seconds.
Volume discounts explained
Our pricing uses progressive tiers - each range of credits has its own price, and you pay less for credits in higher tiers. When you buy more credits, you don't get a flat discount - instead, the additional credits cost less. For example, if you buy 60 credits, the first 19 cost $0.50 each, then credits 20-49 cost $0.45 each, and credits 50-60 cost $0.40 each.
Price per credit at different volumes
Progressive pricing tiers - higher quantities unlock better rates.
Real example
Buying 60 credits: (19 × $0.50) + (30 × $0.45) + (11 × $0.40) = $9.50 + $13.50 + $4.40 = $27.40 total. Average of $0.4567 per credit, which is better than paying $0.50 for all 60.
Budget planning guide
Calculate your monthly needs: (Jobs × 5 base credits) + (Jobs × Candidates × 1 credit). Add 20% buffer for adjustments.
Example: 6 jobs with 15 candidates each
(6 × 5) + (6 × 15) = 120 credits/month + 24 buffer = 144 credits
Volume discounts
Purchase quarterly to reduce per-credit costs. Larger packages offer better rates.
ROI calculation examples
Calculate the return on investment for your hiring credits by comparing platform costs to traditional recruiting expenses.
ROI scenario 1: External recruiter replacement
Hiring 1 mid-level software engineer
Traditional method (external recruiter)
Fee: 20% of first-year salary
Cost for $80,000 salary: $16,000
Cornjob method
1 job (5 base + 15 candidates) = 20 credits
Cost at $0.40/credit: $8.00
Savings: $15,992 per hire
ROI: 199,900% return on credit investment
ROI scenario 2: In-house recruiter time savings
Hiring 5 roles per quarter
Traditional method (manual screening)
Recruiter screens 75 resumes/role × 10 min/resume = 12.5 hours/role
5 roles × 12.5 hours = 62.5 hours/quarter
Cost at $50/hour recruiter rate: $3,125/quarter
Cornjob method (AI pre-screening)
5 jobs × 20 credits/job = 100 credits
Recruiter reviews only top 15 pre-screened candidates/role = 2 hours/role
5 roles × 2 hours = 10 hours/quarter ($500 time cost)
Platform cost at $0.40/credit: $40
Total cost: $540/quarter
Savings: $2,585/quarter
Time saved: 52.5 hours/quarter (83% reduction in screening time)
ROI scenario 3: Job board cost comparison
Posting 10 jobs across multiple boards
Traditional method (job boards)
Premium job board slot: $495/month
Sponsored job posts: $300/job × 10 = $3,000
Total: $3,495/month
Cornjob method (Telegram outreach)
10 jobs × 20 credits/job = 200 credits
Cost at $0.35/credit (volume discount): $70/month
Savings: $3,425/month
Annual savings: $41,100
ROI tracking tip
Track "Cost per qualified candidate" (total credits spent ÷ candidates shortlisted) as your key metric. Typical range: $0.50-$2.00 per qualified candidate vs $50-$200 for traditional sourcing.
Cost optimization strategies
Maximize your hiring budget with these proven tactics that leverage progressive pricing to reduce your cost per hire.
Strategy 1: Purchase at tier breakpoints
Buy credits at the start of a new pricing tier
❌ Buying exactly what you need (inefficient)
Need 60 credits for 3 jobs this month
Purchase: 60 credits
Progressive cost: (19 × $0.50) + (30 × $0.45) + (11 × $0.40)
Total: $27.40 • Average: $0.4567/credit
✅ Buy at next tier breakpoint (efficient)
Purchase: 100 credits (40 extra for future jobs)
Progressive cost: (19 × $0.50) + (30 × $0.45) + (50 × $0.40) + (1 × $0.35)
Total: $42.85 • Average: $0.4285/credit
First 60 credits cost only $25.71 ($1.69 less than buying 60 alone)
Bonus: 40 credits banked at $0.35/credit = $14 value for only $17.14 spentTier breakpoint strategy
Always consider buying up to the next tier threshold (50, 100, 200, 500). You'll unlock cheaper credits in the new tier that make the total purchase more cost-effective, even if you don't use all credits immediately.
Strategy 2: Front-load quarterly hiring
Buy once at the best tier, use throughout the quarter
❌ Monthly small purchases
Month 1: 60 credits → $27.40 (avg $0.4567/credit)
Month 2: 60 credits → $27.40 (avg $0.4567/credit)
Month 3: 60 credits → $27.40 (avg $0.4567/credit)
Quarterly total: $82.20 for 180 credits
✅ Single quarterly bulk purchase
Quarter start: 200 credits at once
Progressive cost: (19 × $0.50) + (30 × $0.45) + (50 × $0.40) + (100 × $0.35) + (1 × $0.30)
Total: $78.15 • Average: $0.3908/credit
Savings: $4.05/quarter • $16.20/year • 20 bonus credits
Strategy 3: Optimize candidate requests per job
Find your ideal candidate-to-hire ratio
Track your conversion metrics
Week 1-2: Request 15 candidates per job (20 credits/job)
Measure: How many candidates do you actually interview? How many get offers?
Example result: You interview 8 out of 15 candidates (53% interview rate)
Adjust to your actual needs
If interview rate is high (50%+): Reduce to 10 candidates (15 credits/job) → Save 5 credits/job
If interview rate is low (25%): Improve job criteria or keep 15 candidates but review requirements
Optimization example: 10 jobs/month at 15 credits instead of 20 = 50 credits saved/month ($22.50-$25 value depending on tier)The sweet spot formula
Target ratio: Request 1.5-2× the number of candidates you want to interview. If you interview 8 people per role, request 12-15 candidates. This balances quality with cost efficiency.
Strategy 4: Template-based job replication
Eliminate trial-and-error credit waste
The cost of bad criteria
❌ Job 1 (poor criteria): 20 credits → 15 low-quality candidates → 0 interviews → Wasted
❌ Job 2 (adjusted criteria): 20 credits → 15 better candidates → 4 interviews → 1 hire
Total cost per hire: 40 credits ($18.00-$20.00 depending on volume)
Templates eliminate re-work
✅ Job 1 (from proven template): 20 credits → 15 quality candidates → 6 interviews → 1 hire
✅ Job 2 (same template): 20 credits → 15 quality candidates → 5 interviews → 1 hire
Cost per hire: 20 credits ($9.00-$10.00) • 50% savings on re-work
Strategy 5: Tier threshold planning
Strategic timing for maximum progressive savings
Understand the tier thresholds
• Credits 1-19: $0.50 each (avoid if possible)
• Credits 20-49: $0.45 each ← Minimum recommended purchase
• Credits 50-99: $0.40 each ← Best for 2-3 jobs
• Credits 100-199: $0.35 each ← Optimal for monthly hiring
• Credits 200-499: $0.30 each ← Best quarterly value
• Credits 500+: $0.25 each ← Enterprise/annual planning
Real-world scenario
Team posting 8 jobs/month (160 credits needed quarterly): Buy 200 credits at quarter start ($78.15). Your effective cost for 160 credits used is ~$62.50, vs $73+ if buying 60 credits monthly. Save $10.50+ per quarter while banking 40 credits for buffer.
Viewing your transaction history
Every credit purchase and every job creation appears in the transaction history. You can see when the transaction happened, what type it was (purchase or spending), and how many credits were involved. On mobile devices, this shows as cards; on larger screens, it displays as a table.
Transaction list
Each row shows the type, amount, and date.
Purchase • +120 credits
Consumption • -6 credits
Oct 18, 2025 · 17:42No transactions yet
If you haven't made any purchases or created any jobs yet, you'll see a message saying "No transactions found."
Payment confirmation messages
After you complete a purchase, you'll see a confirmation message showing whether the payment succeeded or was cancelled. If the payment is still processing, you'll see a message letting you know it's being confirmed and your balance will update shortly.
Confirmation messages
Different messages based on payment status.
Refreshing your balance manually
If your credit balance doesn't update automatically after a purchase, you can click the Refresh button next to your credit balance at the top of the page. This forces an immediate update of your current balance.
Refresh button
Click to update your balance immediately.
When to use this
If you see a message saying your payment is still being confirmed for more than a minute, try clicking the Refresh button to update your balance manually.
While the page loads
When you first open the Credits page, you'll see a loading indicator while your credit information is being retrieved. This usually takes just a moment.
Loading indicator
Brief loading message while information loads.
Troubleshooting: Wrong credits deducted
If the number of credits deducted doesn't match your expectations (e.g., expected 13 but 20 were charged), use this diagnostic process.
Credit verification checklist
Steps to verify correct credit calculation
☐ Verify candidate target: Check job details page → Candidate Target field. Credits = 5 + target
☐ Check for duplicate jobs: Go to Jobs Dashboard, filter by today's date. Did you accidentally create 2 jobs?
☐ Review Transaction History: Check timestamp and job ID for each deduction
If deduction is incorrect (e.g., charged for 30 candidates but job shows 8) → Contact support for refund with jobId and transaction ID.
Next steps
Keep candidates engaged by enabling the Telegram channel. The next guide explains how to configure and share the bot link with applicants.
Continue to Telegram guide