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Hello,

I am currently working on a Power Automate project using AI Builder for document/data extraction.

However, I have consumed all AI Builder credits for this month, and my flows are now blocked.

I would like to understand the best way to continue:

1. Is it possible to use Copilot credits instead of AI Builder credits?
2. Can we enable a pay-as-you-go model via Azure for AI Builder or Copilot?
3. Is there a way to purchase a small amount of credits (not a full monthly plan)?
4. What is the recommended approach to continue testing without waiting for next month?

For now, I am considering using OCR as a temporary workaround, but I would like to finalize testing with AI Builder.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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Copilot Studio skills development

Hi @NT-27031717-0,

When AI Builder credits are exhausted, flows stop running, there is no native small credit top‑up or classic pay‑as‑you‑go model for AI Builder.

Key points:

AI Builder uses pre‑allocated credits only (seeded or add‑on).
During the transition period (now through Nov 1, 2026), flows run in dual‑mode:

Consume AI Builder credits first
Fall back to Copilot Credits if available
Block if both are exhausted

Copilot PAYG via Azure can work as a fallback only if Copilot Credits + billing are enabled in the environment.
There is no option to buy a small/top‑up credit pack.

Recommended approaches:

Short term: use OCR or reduce test volume.
Medium/long term: plan migration to Copilot Credits, as AI Builder credits (including seeded) are fully removed after Nov 2026.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ai-builder/endofaibcredits

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ai-builder/credit-management

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ai-builder/message-management

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