Q: Will you revisit how credits are spent? I blew threw 100 credits in just 20 mins.
Let me just start off with how much I love the idea of Oscr AI. I work in the news business, and I already see a ton of value from this. However, credit usage on your app is a bit too much. Given that most news-gathering APIs are essentially free to use (and the ones you pay for aren't overly expensive), that leaves me asking, why are you passing off so much of the cost to users? I get it; businesses need to make a profit to survive, but the current credit system seems a bit predatory. For e example, using your news discovery should be free. Most people know how cheap these news APIs are. I would have gone all in on Tier 3, but knowing what I know now, I wouldn't be able to make it past day 5. If you were to revisit this, I would buy in today.
Angelina_OscrAI
Edited Jan 17, 2025A: Hello!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts! We’re thrilled to hear that you see a ton of value in Oscr, especially as someone in the news business – your perspective is incredibly valuable to us.
Regarding your concerns about credit usage, I’d like to clarify a few things. The discovery feature does more than simply pull in news content; it includes AI-powered capabilities like summarization and translation, all designed to save time and deliver insights. These advanced AI processes come with costs that go beyond the basic APIs, which is why they’re reflected in the credit system.
That said, we truly appreciate your feedback and want to ensure Oscr works seamlessly for your needs. We're already in the process of revisiting our credit costs and plan structures to make them more accessible and flexible for different types of users.
To better recommend a plan that suits your needs, could you let us know more about your typical usage patterns? For example, how many posts or workflows you’d ideally generate in a month? This will help us guide you toward the most cost-effective option. Feel free to email here: Angelina@oscr.tech
Thank you again for your feedback – it genuinely helps us improve. If you’d like to chat further, feel free to set up a call with us here: https://calendly.com/angelina-oscr/30min.
We’re excited to keep working on Oscr and making it a tool that truly empowers your work.
Angelina