Workspace Credits
Last updated: December 22, 2025
This guide explains which processes in CRED use workspace credits instead of individual user credits and why.
Workspace credits are used when operations benefit the entire organization instead of a specific user. These processes provide shared value across your team.
Processes That Consume Workspace Credits
1. Data Synchronization (CRM Sync)
What it is: Automatic data sync with systems like Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
When it happens: During account/contact sync
Why workspace credits: The enriched data is shared across your organization
Account Data Sync
What you get: Enriched account records
Cost: 5 credits per account
When: When syncing account data
Benefit: All team members can access it
Contact Data Sync
What you get: Enriched contact records
Cost: 5 credits per contact
When: When syncing contact data
Benefit: Contact info is shared across your org
2. Automated Data Processing
What it is: Background enrichment and data processing
When: Triggered by events or scheduled jobs
Why workspace credits: No specific user triggers them
Automated Account Enrichment
What you get: Up-to-date account information
Cost: 5 credits per account
When:
New account added
Account record updated
Scheduled background enrichment
"Autorun" custom field triggered
Automated Contact Enrichment
What you get: Enriched contact records
Cost: 5 credits per contact
When:
New contact added
Contact record updated
Scheduled background enrichment
"Autorun" custom field triggered
Waterfall Custom Field Processing
What you get: Calculated custom field values
Cost: Varies
When:
New accounts or contacts added
CRM sync
"Autorun" custom fields
Cascading data relationships