Resource Usage
Monitor and manage your organization's Data Rows, Compute Credits, and Collaborator usage on Datature Vi.
Understanding your resource usage is essential for managing your organization effectively on Datature Vi. The Resources page provides real-time visibility into your consumption of Data Rows, Compute Credits, and Collaborators, helping you optimize costs and plan capacity.
Access the Resources pageNavigate to the Resources page from anywhere in your workspace:
- Click Settings at the bottom of the left sidebar
- Select the Resources tab
You'll see current usage, limits, and renewal dates for all resource types.
What are resources?
Resources are the base currencies that power different capabilities on Datature Vi. Each resource type serves a specific purpose and is consumed by different activities:
Currency for storing assets and creating annotations
Currency for running training workflows and deployments
Currency for inviting team members to your organization
Data Rows
Data Rows are the base currency for asset ingestion and annotation on Vi. Every asset you upload and every phrase grounding or VQA annotation pair you create consumes Data Rows from your organization's quota.
What consumes Data Rows?
| Activity | Data Rows consumed | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Upload an image | 5 Data Rows | Standard consumption for image assets (JPEG, PNG, etc.) |
| Create a phrase grounding pair | 1 Data Row | Each text-bounding box pair for phrase grounding |
| Create a VQA pair | 1 Data Row | Each question-answer pair for visual question answering |
| Other file types | Varies | Video and future formats may consume more |
How Data Rows work
Example calculation for a phrase grounding dataset:
Upload 100 images:
100 images × 5 Data Rows = 500 Data Rows
Create 50 text-bounding box pairs:
50 phrase grounding pairs × 1 Data Row = 50 Data Rows
Total consumption: 550 Data RowsOptimization strategies
Remove low-quality or duplicate assets before upload to avoid wasting Data Rows
Organize and filter your dataset before uploading to minimize rework
Leverage AI-assisted annotation tools to speed up phrase grounding without increasing consumption
Data Rows are consumed at upload; deleting assets doesn't return them
Note: Data Rows are consumed when assets are uploaded and annotation pairs are created. Deleting assets or annotation pairs does not refund Data Rows—they remain consumed for accounting purposes.
Compute Credits
Compute Credits are the base currency for running training and deployments on Vi. They measure GPU time consumed by your training workflows, with usage scaling based on GPU configuration and duration.
How Compute Credits work
One Compute Credit represents one minute of compute time on a single NVIDIA T4 GPU. Usage scales based on GPU type and count:
| Configuration | Compute Credits per minute | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| 1× T4 GPU | 1 credit | Base rate: 1.0 multiplier × 1 minute |
| 2× T4 GPUs | 2 credits | Multi-GPU: 2.0 multiplier × 1 minute |
| 4× T4 GPUs | 4 credits | Multi-GPU: 4.0 multiplier × 1 minute |
| 1× A100 (40GB) | 4 credits | Advanced GPU: 4.0 multiplier × 1 minute |
| 2× A100 (40GB) | 8 credits | Advanced GPU: 8.0 multiplier × 1 minute |
| 1× H100 GPU | 12 credits | High-performance: 12.0 multiplier × 1 minute |
GPU multipliers
View complete GPU multiplier table
Different GPU types have different multipliers based on performance and capabilities:
| GPU type | Single GPU multiplier | Multi-GPU options | Performance tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA T4 | 1.0× | 1, 2, 4, 8 GPUs | Entry-level, cost-effective |
| NVIDIA L4 | 2.0× | 1, 2, 4, 8 GPUs | Balanced performance |
| NVIDIA A10G | 2.5× | 1, 4, 8 GPUs | Mid-range training |
| NVIDIA A100 (40GB) | 4.0× | 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 GPUs | High-performance training |
| NVIDIA A100 (80GB) | 6.0× | 1, 2, 4, 8 GPUs | Large model training |
| NVIDIA H100 | 12.0× | 1, 2, 4, 8 GPUs | Cutting-edge performance |
| NVIDIA H200 | 10.0× | 8 GPUs only | Ultra high-performance |
| NVIDIA B200 | 14.0× | 8 GPUs only | Next-generation training |
Example usage calculation
Training run configuration:
- 4× NVIDIA A10G GPUs
- 45 minutes duration
Calculation:
10.0 multiplier (for 4× A10G) × 45 minutes = 450 Compute CreditsNote: Multi-GPU configurations have their own specific multipliers. The multiplier for 4× A10G GPUs is 10.0, which accounts for the combined compute power.
Common GPU configurations
View credit costs for popular GPU configurations
Here are the Compute Credit costs per minute for popular configurations:
| GPU configuration | Credits per minute | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1× T4 | 1.0 | Small models, experimentation |
| 4× T4 | 4.0 | Standard training workflows |
| 1× L4 | 2.0 | Balanced performance and cost |
| 1× A10G | 2.5 | Mid-sized models |
| 1× A100 (40GB) | 4.0 | Large models, faster training |
| 4× A100 (40GB) | 16.0 | Distributed training, large datasets |
| 1× A100 (80GB) | 6.0 | Very large models |
| 4× A100 (80GB) | 24.0 | Foundation models |
| 1× H100 | 12.0 | Maximum single-GPU performance |
| 4× H100 | 48.0 | Cutting-edge distributed training |
| 8× H100 | 96.0 | Ultra-large scale training |
What consumes Compute Credits?
| Activity | Credit consumption | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Model training | Per minute of GPU time | Primary consumption; scales with GPU count and type |
| Model deployments | Per minute of inference | Real-time model serving for predictions |
Optimization strategies
Use T4 or L4 for experimentation, A100 for production, H100/H200/B200 for premium workloads
Use early stopping and checkpoint strategies to avoid unnecessary epochs
Test with 1 GPU before scaling to multi-GPU configurations
Cancel runs that aren't converging to save credits
Learn more about GPU resources →
Planning your Compute Credit usage
30-minute training run estimates
Credit consumption by GPU configuration:
- 1× T4: 30 credits
- 4× T4: 120 credits
- 1× A100 (40GB): 120 credits
- 4× A100 (40GB): 480 credits
- 1× H100: 360 credits
2-hour training run estimates
Credit consumption by GPU configuration:
- 1× T4: 120 credits
- 4× T4: 480 credits
- 1× A100 (40GB): 480 credits
- 4× A100 (40GB): 1,920 credits
- 1× H100: 1,440 credits
8-hour training run estimates
Credit consumption by GPU configuration:
- 1× T4: 480 credits
- 4× T4: 1,920 credits
- 1× A100 (40GB): 1,920 credits
- 4× A100 (40GB): 7,680 credits
- 1× H100: 5,760 credits
Tip: Start with a single T4 GPU to validate your training configuration and estimate the time needed. Then scale up to faster GPUs or multi-GPU setups for production runs.
Collaborators
Collaborators are the base currency for inviting unique members to your organization. Each person you invite—whether team members, clients, or external partners—consumes one Collaborator from your quota.
What consumes Collaborators?
| Activity | Collaborators consumed | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Invite a new member | 1 Collaborator | Each unique email address counts as one Collaborator |
| Remove a member | Returns 1 Collaborator | Removing members frees up slots for new invites |
How Collaborators work
Your organization has 10 Collaborator slots:
Current members: 7 people
→ 7 Collaborators consumed
→ 3 Collaborators available
Invite 2 new members:
→ 9 Collaborators consumed
→ 1 Collaborator available
Remove 1 member:
→ 8 Collaborators consumed
→ 2 Collaborators availableManaging your team
Invite new team members to your organization
Remove members to free up Collaborator slots
Manage all organization members and permissions
Contact support to increase your Collaborator limit
Note: Removing a member immediately frees up one Collaborator slot, which can be used to invite a new member. Member removal does not affect historical activity or attribution.
Monitoring resource usage
The Resources page provides real-time visibility into your consumption and availability:
Usage indicators
Each resource displays:
- Current consumption — How much you've used
- Total quota — Your organization's limit
- Progress bar — Visual representation of usage percentage
- Renewal date — When Compute Credits reset (Data Rows and Collaborators are persistent allocations)
Usage status indicators
| Status | Meaning | Action needed |
|---|---|---|
| Green (0-70%) | Normal usage | Continue regular operations |
| Yellow (70-90%) | Approaching limit | Plan resource optimization or upgrade |
| Red (90-100%) | Critical or depleted | Upgrade plan or reduce consumption |
Real-time updates
Resource usage updates in real-time as you:
- Upload assets to datasets
- Create or import phrase grounding or VQA annotation pairs
- Start training runs
- Deploy models
- Invite or remove team members
Understanding quotas and limits
Plan-based allocations
Resource quotas are determined by your organization's subscription plan:
| Plan | Data Rows | Compute Credits | Collaborators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 3,000 | 300 | 10 |
| Starter | 10,000 | 1,000 | 25 |
| Professional | 50,000 | 5,000 | 50 |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Note: The table above shows example allocations. Your actual quotas depend on your specific subscription. View your current plan and quotas on the Resources page.
Renewal periods
Different resources have different renewal behaviors:
- Data Rows — Persistent allocation; do not renew but are fixed to your plan
- Compute Credits — Renew monthly on your plan anniversary date
- Collaborators — Persistent slots; do not renew but are fixed to your plan
Overages and restrictions
When you reach your resource limits:
| Resource | What happens | How to resolve |
|---|---|---|
| Data Rows | Cannot upload assets or create annotation pairs | Upgrade plan or purchase add-ons |
| Compute Credits | Cannot start new training runs or deployments | Wait for renewal or purchase add-ons |
| Collaborators | Cannot invite new members | Remove inactive members or upgrade plan |
Best practices
Monitor proactively
- Check weekly — Review usage weekly to avoid unexpected limit hits
- Track trends — Monitor consumption patterns to predict future needs
- Plan ahead — Upgrade before reaching limits if planning large projects
- Set internal alerts — Create team processes to notify at 80% usage thresholds
Optimize consumption
Data Rows:
- Review assets for quality before uploading
- Remove duplicates in your local dataset
- Import pre-labeled phrase grounding or VQA annotations to save time
Compute Credits:
- Choose appropriate GPU types for your workload
- Implement early stopping in training configurations
- Cancel underperforming runs promptly
Collaborators:
- Audit team membership quarterly
- Remove inactive or former members
- Use guest access for temporary collaborators (if available)
Plan for growth
Anticipate your resource needs:
- Calculate project requirements — Estimate Data Rows and Compute Credits before starting
- Review historical usage — Analyze past consumption patterns
- Plan for scale — Consider upgrading if consistently near limits
- Contact sales early — Discuss Enterprise plans for large-scale projects
Upgrading and purchasing resources
When to upgrade
Consider upgrading your plan when:
- Consistently reaching 80%+ of any resource quota
- Planning larger projects that exceed current allocations
- Growing team requires more Collaborator slots
- Training larger models or more frequent iterations
How to upgrade
Contact options:
Click Change Plan on the Resources page to explore options
Email [email protected] for Enterprise plans and custom quotas
Use the in-app chat for immediate assistance
Book a consultation to discuss your organization's needs
Add-on resources
Some plans allow purchasing additional resources:
- Data Row packs — Add extra Data Rows to your monthly allocation
- Compute Credit bundles — Purchase additional GPU time
- Collaborator seats — Expand team capacity without full plan upgrade
Enterprise customers: Contact your account manager for custom resource allocations, volume discounts, and flexible billing arrangements.
Common scenarios
Scenario 1: Running out of Data Rows mid-project
Situation: You're at 95% Data Rows with 200 more images to annotate for phrase grounding.
Options:
- Upgrade plan — Purchase a higher tier for immediate allocation increase
- Buy add-on pack — Purchase additional Data Rows if available on your plan
- Optimize dataset — Review and remove any unnecessary assets (note: this won't refund Data Rows but can help you understand actual usage)
- Contact support — Discuss temporary allocation increases or plan options
Scenario 2: Compute Credits depleted during training
Situation: No Compute Credits remaining with 3 more training experiments planned.
Example calculation:
Completed run: 4× A100 (40GB), 2 hours
16.0 credits/min × 120 minutes = 1,920 credits consumed
Remaining experiments:
- Experiment 1: 1× T4, estimated 3 hours = 180 credits
- Experiment 2: 2× L4, estimated 2 hours = 480 credits
- Experiment 3: 1× A100 (40GB), estimated 1 hour = 240 credits
Total needed: 900 creditsOptions:
- Wait for renewal — Pause training until next billing cycle
- Optimize training — Use 1× T4 (1 credit/min) instead of multi-GPU setups
- Purchase credits — Buy Compute Credit add-ons if available
- Upgrade plan — Move to a higher tier with more monthly credits
- Cancel low-priority runs — Focus on the most important experiment
Scenario 3: Need to invite more team members
Situation: All 10 Collaborator slots filled, need to add 5 contractors.
Options:
- Remove inactive members — Audit and remove former team members
- Upgrade plan — Select a plan with higher Collaborator limits
- Share credentials — Use shared accounts (not recommended for security)
- Rotate access — Add/remove contractors as needed per project phase
Troubleshooting
Cannot upload assets
Issue: Upload button is disabled or shows error.
Potential causes:
- Data Rows quota reached
- Network connectivity issues
- File format not supported
Solutions:
- Check Data Rows availability on Resources page
- Upgrade plan or purchase Data Row add-ons
- Verify file formats are supported
Training run won't start
Issue: "Start Training" fails with resource error.
Potential causes:
- Compute Credits depleted
- GPU configuration exceeds available credits
- Active runs consuming all credits
Solutions:
- Check Compute Credits on Resources page
- Cancel unnecessary active runs
- Reduce GPU count or select lower GPU tier
- Wait for renewal or purchase add-ons
Cannot invite new members
Issue: Invite button disabled or shows limit error.
Potential causes:
- All Collaborator slots consumed
- Pending invitations counting toward limit
Solutions:
- Remove inactive or former members
- Revoke unused pending invitations
- Upgrade to plan with more Collaborators
Frequently asked questions
Do unused resources roll over?
Data Rows: Persistent allocation that does not renew or roll over. Your total Data Rows are fixed to your plan.
Compute Credits: Typically do not roll over; unused allocations reset at renewal. Check your specific plan terms.
Collaborators: Are persistent slots, not monthly renewals.
Can I purchase resources individually?
Depends on your plan. Some plans offer add-on purchases for Data Rows and Compute Credits. Contact support to explore options.
What happens to my data if I exceed limits?
Your existing data remains safe and accessible. You simply cannot perform new operations that consume the depleted resource until renewal or upgrade.
Do deleted assets refund Data Rows?
No. Data Rows are consumed at the time of upload and annotation pair creation. Deleting assets or annotation pairs does not refund Data Rows.
How accurate is the usage tracking?
Usage is tracked in real-time and reflects actual consumption. Minor delays (seconds) may occur during bulk operations.
Can I share resources across multiple organizations?
No. Resources are organization-specific and cannot be transferred or shared between organizations.
Next steps
Start using your Data Rows to build datasets
Use Compute Credits to train your first model
Invite Collaborators to join your organization
Manage organization members and permissions
Learn about GPU configurations for training
Get help with resource planning and upgrades
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Updated about 1 month ago

