> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nscale.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Monitoring usage > You can monitor your usage and spend in the Usage & Billing section to manage costs, optimise workloads, and prevent unexpected credit depletion. ## Inference usage The **Usage & Billing** section provides real-time insights into your inference usage and credit spend, helping you manage costs effectively. The **Inference Usage** section offers a visual breakdown of your spending over a selected time period, updated daily. Here's how it can help: * **Track Trends** – Identify usage patterns over time to understand peak and low-demand periods. * **Optimise Costs** – Spot excessive spending and adjust workloads to improve efficiency. * **Plan Ahead** – Forecast future credit needs based on past usage trends. * **Compare Usage** – Toggle between different timeframes (daily, weekly) to analyse changes in consumption.