Consumption
The TextQL Virtual Sandcastle Service is a cloud data platform that consumes resources for distinct functions. The service provides agentic capabilities for data-intensive workloads through Ana, and is available in different service tiers and deployment options. Workloads are processed using virtual compute resources and AI inference, charged based on Agent Compute Units (ACUs).Agent Compute Units (ACUs)
Compute (Virtual Sandcastle Service). TextQL bills for compute resources using purchasable Agent Compute Units (“ACUs”). Virtual compute instances consume ACUs at a rate of 500 ACUs per instance-hour. When you start a workload (such as starting a conversation with Ana or running a playbook), a dedicated sandbox is provisioned for your work. This sandbox remains warm and available for 4 hours after your last activity, consuming ACUs continuously during this time. After 4 hours of inactivity, the sandbox is automatically released. AI Inference. TextQL offers AI inference capabilities powered by industry-leading large language models from Anthropic, OpenAI, and other providers. Inference charges are based on the number of input and output tokens processed during your interactions with Ana. Input tokens represent the context provided to the model (your questions, relevant data, and conversation history), while output tokens represent Ana’s generated responses. Token consumption is calculated precisely and converted to ACUs based on the rates in the AI Inference Pricing table below. Different models offer varying capabilities and price points — from cost-efficient models optimized for simple queries to advanced reasoning models for complex analytical tasks. Cache features (where available) provide significant cost savings by reusing previously processed context across related queries.ACU Consumption Pricing
Subscription Tier Pricing
Analyst
Features Include:• Up to 3 seats• Unlimited connectors• Secrets manager• Ontology builder• All integrations (Slack, dbt, Tableau, Teams, etc.)
Team
Everything in Analyst, plus:• Unlimited seats• Role Based Access Control• Single Sign On• Priority support (1-hour response)
Enterprise
Everything in Team, plus:• Dedicated infrastructure• Embed or white-label TextQL• On-prem & VPC deployments• Dedicated account manager
| Tier | Base Price | Monthly Credit | Overage Rate (per 1,000 ACUs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst | $0/month | 50,000 ACU | $2.00 |
| Team | $250/month | 216,666 ACU | $3.00 |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Billing Controls
Since usage varies based on your actual needs, we provide two flexible payment options to match your organization’s preferences:1. Auto-Invoice (Invoicing in Arrears)
Receive two invoices every month for predictable billing cycles:- Overage Invoice: Any usage beyond your subscription allotment from the previous month
- Subscription Invoice: Your upcoming month’s subscription allotment

- Enable Overages: Continue using ACUs beyond your monthly allotment. You’ll be invoiced for any overages at the end of the month.
- Enable Auto-Payment: Add a credit card to automatically charge both your subscription and overages, eliminating manual invoice processing

2. Managed Invoice
For organizations with dedicated account management, your TextQL account manager handles all invoice details and administration through the platform.
- Managed Administration: Your account manager inputs invoice details and manages billing
- Platform-Delivered Invoices: All invoices are issued through the TextQL platform
- Dedicated Support: Direct relationship with your account management team
- Self-Service Credit Card Purchases: Optionally add a credit card to purchase ACU credits directly
- Automatic Top-Up: Configure automated credit purchases when your balance drops below a threshold
- Purchase Credits: Click Billing in the sidebar, then click the Add ACU Credits button to purchase more credits at any time.
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Enable Automated Top-Up:
- In the Billing & Payments page, click the Add ACU Credits tab
- Scroll to Automatic Top-Up and click Set Up Automatic Top-Up
- Configure your balance threshold, top-up amount, payment method, and safety limits (max charges per day)
- Click Enable Automatic Top-Up
Credit Card Payments
TextQL accepts all major credit cards for convenient and secure payment processing. Accepted Cards:- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
- Click Billing in the sidebar
- Click Add Payment Methods

- Click Add Card (if no other payment method is currently saved)
- Enter your card details:
- Card number
- Expiration date (MM/YY)
- CVV/security code
- Billing address (must match the address on file with your card issuer)

- Click Save Card to securely store your payment method — your card will now appear in the payment methods list
- Click the Add ACU Credits tab
- Enter the Amount (USD) you want to purchase (min $10, max $10,000)
- The system will display:
- How many ACUs you will receive
- The rate per ACU
- Your new balance after purchase
- Select your Payment Method from the dropdown
- Click Purchase [X] ACU for $[amount] to complete the transaction

Payment History & Invoices
You can view your complete payment history and invoices by clicking Payment History in the sidebar.



Changing Your Plan
To change your subscription plan, go to Account and click the Change Plan button under Pricing & Billing.
Compute
Instance Consumption Rate| Instance-Hour | ACUs Consumed |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | 500 |
Inference
AI Inference Pricing (ACUs per 1M Tokens). All inference pricing is denominated in ACUs per 1 million tokens processed.Claude Models
| Model | Token Range | Input | Cache Read | Ephemeral Cache | Persistent Cache | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODEL_HAIKU_3 | N/A | 137.5 | 16.5 | 165 | 275 | 687.5 |
| MODEL_HAIKU_3_5 | N/A | 440 | 44 | 550 | 880 | 2,200 |
| MODEL_SONNET_3_5 | N/A | 1,650 | 165 | 2,062.5 | 3,300 | 8,250 |
| MODEL_SONNET_3_7 | N/A | 1,650 | 165 | 2,062.5 | 3,300 | 8,250 |
| MODEL_SONNET_4 | ≤200K | 1,650 | 165 | 2,062.5 | 3,300 | 8,250 |
| MODEL_SONNET_4 | >200K | 3,300 | 330 | 4,125 | 6,600 | 12,375 |
| MODEL_SONNET_4_5 | ≤200K | 1,650 | 165 | 2,062.5 | 3,300 | 8,250 |
| MODEL_SONNET_4_5 | >200K | 3,300 | 330 | 4,125 | 6,600 | 12,375 |
| MODEL_OPUS_4 | N/A | 8,250 | 825 | 10,312.5 | 16,500 | 41,250 |
OpenAI GPT Models
| Model | Token Range | Input | Cache Read | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODEL_GPT_4 | N/A | 16,500 | N/A | 33,000 |
| MODEL_GPT_4_TURBO | N/A | 5,500 | N/A | 16,500 |
| MODEL_GPT_4O | N/A | 1,375 | 687.5 | 5,500 |
| MODEL_GPT_4O_MINI | N/A | 82.5 | 41.25 | 330 |
| MODEL_GPT_4_1 | N/A | 1,100 | 275 | 4,400 |
| MODEL_GPT_4_1_MINI | N/A | 220 | 55 | 880 |
| MODEL_GPT_4_1_NANO | N/A | 55 | 13.75 | 220 |
OpenAI O-Series Models
| Model | Token Range | Input | Cache Read | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODEL_O_1 | N/A | 8,250 | 4,125 | 33,000 |
| MODEL_O_1_MINI | N/A | 605 | 302.5 | 2,420 |
| MODEL_O_3 | N/A | 1,100 | 275 | 4,400 |
| MODEL_O_3_MINI | N/A | 605 | 302.5 | 2,420 |
| MODEL_O_4_MINI | N/A | 605 | 151.25 | 2,420 |
Other Models
| Model | Token Range | Input | Cache Read | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODEL_KIMI_K2_INSTRUCT | N/A | 330 | N/A | 1,375 |
| MODEL_QWEN3_CODER | N/A | 247.5 | N/A | 990 |
| MODEL_QWEN3_CODER_SMALL | N/A | 82.5 | N/A | 330 |
| MODEL_GPT_OSS | N/A | 82.5 | N/A | 330 |
| MODEL_GPT_OSS_SMALL | N/A | 38.5 | N/A | 165 |
Additional Services
Included Services. TextQL includes several essential services at no additional ACU cost to ensure seamless platform operations.| Service Category | Type | ACUs / Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | Standard | 0 / GB / month | Persistent storage for your data and configurations |
| Connectivity | Ingress | 0 / GB | Data transfer into TextQL |
| Connectivity | Egress | 0 / GB | Data transfer out of TextQL |
| Tools | Web Search | 50 / search | Ana’s ability to search the web for real-time information |
Note: Pricing and consumption rates are subject to change. Updates will be announced when they take effect.