Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Clauder, API key security, usage tracking, and billing.
Getting Started
Yes, completely free with no hidden costs. You get monitoring for 1 API key, basic usage tracking, and 7-day history. We offer it because we believe everyone deserves visibility into their API usage. The free tier helps us build a community and gather feedback to improve the product.
No code changes required. Simply add your Anthropic API key and we'll automatically track your usage through Anthropic's usage API. We poll your usage data periodically to provide real-time insights, predictions, and alerts—all without touching your application code.
Security & Privacy
Your API key is encrypted at rest and in transit. We never store it in plain text and only use it to query Anthropic's usage endpoints—we cannot make API calls on your behalf. We collect only usage metadata (token counts, model usage, timestamps) needed to provide our service. We never access your prompts or responses.
We never store your actual API key in plain text. We only store an encrypted reference that allows us to query the Anthropic API for usage data. Your key remains secure and under your control.
Features
Predictions start working from your very first session with real-time usage tracking. As you use Claude over the following weeks, the system learns your personal patterns — when you code most, how your usage ebbs and flows — to deliver increasingly accurate forecasts. The longer you use Clauder, the smarter your predictions become.
Pro plans include Slack and Discord integrations for real-time alerts, plus webhook support for custom integrations. You can set custom thresholds (e.g., alert at 80% usage) and choose your notification channels. We're constantly adding new integrations based on user feedback.
Each plan has a limit on how many Anthropic API keys you can monitor. The free plan allows 1 key, while Pro offers unlimited keys. Each key is monitored independently with its own usage tracking and alerts.
Billing & Plans
The free plan includes monitoring for 1 Anthropic API key, basic usage tracking, 7-day usage history, and daily email digests. It's perfect for individuals getting started with Claude API usage monitoring.
Yes! You can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. When upgrading, you'll have immediate access to new features. When downgrading, you'll retain access to your current plan until the end of the billing period.
Both options give you full access to Pro features. Annual billing is $14.99/year (about $1.25/month), saving you 37% compared to paying $1.99/month. Annual subscriptions are billed once per year.
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) and debit cards through our secure payment processor, Polar. We also support payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Yes, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for all paid plans. If you're not satisfied with the service within the first 14 days, contact us for a full refund—no questions asked.
Absolutely. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. If you cancel a paid plan, you'll retain access until the end of your billing period, then automatically move to the free plan.
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