An AI token is the unit we charge for any time you ask Claude to do work on your behalf.
What costs one token
- Smart Extract (⌘⌥+drag) — one structured extraction from a region of the screen
- Explain — one analysis of a single frame
- AI keyframe write-up — one auto-drafted paragraph for a captured keyframe
- Session Summary — one multi-image summary across every keyframe in a session
What's free
- Mirroring, recording, annotation, presenter mode — no AI involved, no token cost.
- Exporting — saving a video, PDF, or slide deck to your device never costs a token.
- OCR on macOS — runs locally via Apple Vision when keyframes are captured. The extracted text feeds Smart Extract but the OCR itself is free.
- Editing a write-up by hand — the AI drafts the first version; tweaking the text after costs nothing.
Where your tokens come from
- Free: 10 one-time tokens on signup. They don't refill — re-up by subscribing to Pro.
- Pro (subscription): 100 tokens / month, auto-refreshing on your billing date. Unused monthly tokens don't carry over; your one-time Free tokens and any top-ups do, and are drawn down only after the monthly allowance runs out. Top-ups (50 for a reference $2.99) are available anytime.
- Teams: every seat is the full Pro subscription, so each member gets the 100/month allowance. See ScreenSolo Teams.
Token counter
The sidebar shows your remaining tokens above the AI feed. The same number appears on your account page and gets pushed back to the desktop whenever an AI call lands.
What if I run out?
Every AI feature pauses cleanly with a *"No tokens left — top up?"* message. Mirroring, recording, and annotation continue normally. Click the message to open the account page where you can buy a top-up or upgrade.