Token System

Understand how tokens work and optimize your usage

anonymize.today uses a token-based system to track platform usage. Tokens are consumed when you perform operations like analyzing text, anonymizing data, or using AI features.

Plan Allocations

Plan	Tokens/Cycle	Cycle Duration	Top-ups	Price
Free	300 tokens	30 days	❌ No	Free
Basic	500 tokens	31 days	✅ +200 for €1	€3/month
Pro	2,000 tokens	31 days	❌ No	€9/month
Business	10,000 tokens	31 days	❌ No	€29/month

Cycle Reset

Tokens reset automatically at the start of each cycle
Unused tokens from the previous cycle are not carried over
New tokens are allocated immediately when the cycle starts
View your cycle dates in Settings → Tokens tab

Token Cost Formulas

All token costs are calculated using formulas that consider text length, entity counts, and operation types. All costs are reduced by 50% from the base formula.

Analyze Operation

Cost = 2 + 1.0 × text_k + 0.2 × entities_enabled + 0.1 × entities_found

Final = ceil(Cost × 0.5)

Where:

text_k = text length in thousands of characters (rounded up)
entities_enabled = number of entity types selected
entities_found = number of entities actually detected

Anonymize Operation

Cost = 1 + 0.2 × ops_count + 0.8 × encrypt_count + 0.1 × entities_found + 0.2 × text_k

Final = ceil(Cost × 0.5)

Where:

ops_count = number of anonymization operations
encrypt_count = number of encryption operations (higher cost)

Other Operations

Operation	Typical Cost
Analyze (short text)	1-3 tokens
Analyze (long text)	3-10 tokens
Anonymize (apply only)	1-5 tokens
Anonymize (full)	2-15 tokens
Deanonymize	1-4 tokens
AI Entity Creation	50 tokens (fixed)

Cost Examples

Example 1: Analyze Short Text

Text: "John Doe lives in New York" (28 characters)
Entities enabled: 3 (PERSON, LOCATION, EMAIL)
Entities found: 2 (PERSON, LOCATION)
Calculation: 2 + 1×1 + 0.2×3 + 0.1×2 = 3.8
Final Cost: ceil(3.8 × 0.5) = 2 tokens

Example 2: Analyze Long Text

Text: 5,000 characters
Entities enabled: 10
Entities found: 15
Calculation: 2 + 1×5 + 0.2×10 + 0.1×15 = 10.5
Final Cost: ceil(10.5 × 0.5) = 6 tokens

Example 3: Anonymize with Encryption

Text: 2,000 characters
Operations: 5 (3 replace, 2 encrypt)
Entities: 5
Calculation: 1 + 0.2×5 + 0.8×2 + 0.1×5 + 0.2×2 = 4.5
Final Cost: ceil(4.5 × 0.5) = 3 tokens

Token Management

Checking Your Balance

Desktop: View token count in the top right corner
Mobile: Open the navigation drawer to see your balance
Settings: Go to Settings → Tokens for detailed usage history

Running Low on Tokens?

Wait for cycle reset - Tokens refresh at the start of each cycle
Purchase top-up - Basic plan only: +200 tokens for €1
Upgrade your plan - Get more tokens with Pro or Business
Optimize usage - Use presets, reduce text length, select fewer entities

Optimization Tips

✅Use presets to quickly select only needed entity types

✅Process shorter text segments when possible

✅Use 'apply only' mode when you already have analyzer results

✅Avoid re-analyzing the same text multiple times

✅Batch similar operations together for efficiency

Token FAQ

Q: Do unused tokens carry over?

A: No. Unused tokens expire at the end of each cycle. Plan ahead to use your allocation.

Q: When are tokens deducted?

A: Tokens are deducted after a successful operation. If an operation fails, no tokens are charged.

Q: Can I see token costs before running an operation?

A: Yes! The interface shows estimated costs before you click Analyze or Anonymize.

Q: What happens if I run out of tokens?

A: You'll see an "Insufficient tokens" error. Wait for cycle reset, purchase a top-up (Basic plan), or upgrade your plan.