> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.heyaskr.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# FAQ

> The short version of how Askr works: every model, one balance, pay for what you use.

## General

The basics: what Askr is and how it works.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What is Askr?">
    One place to use every major AI model (chat, code, images, video and audio),
    paying only for what you use, with no subscriptions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need a subscription?">
    No. Askr is pay-per-use. You top up a balance and spend it as you go. If you
    don't use Askr, you pay nothing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is my usage private?">
    Yes. Sign-up is minimal, you can fund with crypto, and we keep what we hold
    about you to a minimum.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Billing & crypto

Funding your balance, credits, and what things cost.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How do I pay?">
    Fund your balance with cryptocurrency (USDT, BTC, ETH or SOL) or with a Visa
    card. Apple Pay and Google Pay are coming soon. However you pay, your balance
    is held as USDT, a dollar-pegged stablecoin, so it keeps a steady value.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What are credits?">
    Credit is like money on a prepaid card. You add some, and each request
    (a chat reply, an image, a video) costs a small amount from it. Every model
    shows its price up front.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why crypto?">
    It's private (no card details), works anywhere in the world, and payments are
    final, with no chargebacks or hidden fees. Card and wallet options sit
    alongside it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How much does it cost?">
    It depends on the model and how much you use. Simple models cost a fraction of
    a cent, and the most powerful cost a little more. You always see the price and
    your remaining balance.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do my credits expire?">
    Your balance stays on your account until you use it. *(Confirm final
    expiry/refund policy before launch.)*
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Models

What you can run on Askr.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Which models can I use?">
    The latest across every category: GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek and Grok for
    text and code; FLUX, Nano Banana and others for images; Kling, Runway and more
    for video; ElevenLabs for audio. New models are added as they launch.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I switch between models?">
    Pick a different model in the workspace, or change one string in an API
    request. Because you only pay per request, trying another model costs nothing
    extra. See [Models](/models/overview).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## For developers

Building on the API.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can developers build on Askr?">
    Yes, there's a full, OpenAI-compatible API. Point your existing code at Askr
    by changing the base URL and key. See the
    [API Reference](/api-reference/introduction).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need an API key?">
    Only if you're building programmatically. Everyday use in the workspace needs
    no key. When you're ready to build, generate one and follow the
    [Quickstart](/quickstart).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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