Last updated: May 23, 2026
DevStash uses credits for actions that create content or use AI. Most everyday library management is free. When you sign up, you receive 100 welcome credits to get started.
Signed-in users can view their balance and usage history in the app. Credits are deducted only after an action succeeds.
| Action | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome credits | 100 credits | Every new account starts with a credit balance you can spend on paid actions below. |
Charged when you create a new bookmark.
| Action | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Add URL bookmark | 1 credit | Save a link from the web, including automatic title and preview enrichment. |
| Add code snippet | 1 credit | Save a code bookmark with syntax highlighting and optional AI-generated title. |
| Add note | 1 credit | Create a markdown note bookmark in your library. |
Charged when you create new organization items.
| Action | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Create collection | 1 credit | Organize bookmarks into a new collection (folder). |
| Create tag | 1 credit | Add a new tag for labeling and filtering bookmarks. |
Charged only for bookmarks that are actually imported.
| Action | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Import bookmarks | 1 credit per bookmark | Each bookmark successfully imported from a file counts separately. |
Each AI chat message costs 1 credit, regardless of length.
| Action | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| AI article chat | 1 credit per message | Ask questions about a saved article in reader view. |
| AI library chat | 1 credit per message | Search and ask questions across your bookmark library with AI. |
| AI note & code chat | 1 credit per message | Chat with AI about a saved note or code snippet. |
Each AI chat message costs 1 credit, whether you are chatting about an article, a note, code, or your full library.
These actions do not use credits:
Credit costs may change as DevStash evolves. We will update this page when pricing changes. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated credit costs described here and in our Terms of Use.
If you have questions about credits, contact us at @_davidnemes on X (Twitter).