Credits Explained: How Each Search Type Uses Credits

This guide breaks down exactly when credits are used, how many are consumed, and how to avoid unnecessary usage.

How Credits Work (General Rules)

Before diving into each search type, keep these core rules in mind:

• You can preview search results without spending credits

• Credits are only used when:

  • A record is added to a list, and
  • The record contains at least one email address
• No email = no credits used
• Multiple emails on one record often count as a single credit

People Search — Credit Details

Use Case: Finding individuals such as founders, executives, or decision-makers.

What Triggers Credit Usage

• Credits are used only when a person is added to a list
• The person must have at least one email address

Credit Cost

• 3 credits per person

When Credits Are NOT Used

• Viewing search results only
• Person is not added to a list
• No email address is found

Important Notes

• Job title and role are sourced from LinkedIn profiles
• This search is ideal for high-value, targeted outreach

Local Search — Credit Details

Use Case: Finding local businesses within a specific city, region, or area.

What Triggers Credit Usage

• Results are automatically added to your list
• Credits apply only if an email address exists

Credit Cost

• 1 credit per business

When Credits Are NOT Used

• No email address available

Bonus Advantage

• If a business has multiple email addresses, you are still only charged 1 credit total
• All additional emails are included at no extra cost

Company Search — Credit Details

Use Case: Finding companies and the people working within them.

What Triggers Credit Usage

• Results are automatically added to your list
• Credits apply per contact, not per company

Credit Cost

• 1 credit per contact with an email address

When Credits Are NOT Used

• Contacts without email addresses

Key Difference

• A single company may consume multiple credits if multiple contacts with emails are found

Domain Search — Credit Details

Use Case: Finding contact information tied to a specific website domain.

What Triggers Credit Usage

• Results are automatically added to your list
• Credits apply if an email is discovered

Credit Cost

• 1 credit per domain result

When Credits Are NOT Used

• No email address found for the domain

Best Use Case

• Ideal for reverse prospecting from known websites

Influencer Search — Credit Details

Use Case: Finding influencers for promotions, partnerships, or collaborations.

Base Credit Cost

• 2 credits per influencer record

Optional Enrichment (Additional Credits)

If you choose to enrich an influencer profile with:

• Follower count
• Engagement stats
• Recent posts
• Social performance data

➡ Additional cost: 5 credits per enriched influencer

When Credits Are NOT Used

• If enrichment is not enabled

Tip

• Enrich only high-potential influencers to preserve credits

Credit Usage Summary Table

Best Practices to Save Credits

• Preview results before adding to lists
• Prioritize records with verified emails
• Use Local Search for bulk email value
• Avoid influencer enrichment unless necessary

Final Takeaway

Credits are designed to be:

✔ Predictable

✔ Transparent

✔ Value-driven

You’re only charged when real, usable contact data is delivered — ensuring every credit works toward revenue-generating outreach.