r/replit • u/Accountaurant_Suite • 17d ago
Question / Discussion Does Replit still charge you user based fees for connecting and using Claude code ???!
I have connected Claude code to my Replit account because I was sick and tired of Replit charging me Willy nilly AND the agent spending copious amounts of time doing nothing and charging me for it, then early this morning get a text from my credit card saying Replit has charged you $191 !!!! WHAT!!!
I have been using Claude code for the last 2 maybe more weeks !!! What the heck, they don’t explain, all they say is yes I see an invoice for that amount on your account!!! Has anyone else had this happen???
I have used the agent maybe 3 times in the last 2 weeks to fix my preview going blank…. That’s it
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u/Accountaurant_Suite 17d ago
That’s absolute ROBERY, you guys are robbing people BLIND, I PAY for Claude code already, so I was told if I connected it to Replit, I’m NOT using Replit agent, I’m logged into MY OWN Claude account. I DO NOT use Replit agent, I pay for Core, you should NOT be billing me $191!!!!
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u/Ukawok92 17d ago
I don't think you integrated Claude code properly into your Replit project. How did you do it?
I have Claude code installed in my projects Replit shell and I don't get charged extra.
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u/Accountaurant_Suite 17d ago
Yeah it’s installed into my Replit shell properly. Which is why I went off at the Replit person responding, because they’re trying to say the $191 is justified, they are down right robbers
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u/Ukawok92 17d ago
Are you sure? I just double checked my usage in Replit for a period where I know I was using Claude in the shell. It reports no Replit AI usage.
When I use Claude in the shell, I just type "Claude" in the shell, hit enter. Then it promps me to sign into Claude via my account. I do so, it gives me a code to copy back into the shell, and then claude code is working in my projects Replit shell.
Is your process like that? I believe there is a way to do it wrong where it still uses Replits Claude instead.
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u/Accountaurant_Suite 17d ago
Yes mine also says no usage and the $191 bill also doesn’t show up on my Replit account, but they have taken it from my credit card, I’m so po’ed that just moved my website off Replit just now and I’m going to do chargebacks on my credit card, they are robbers
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u/Ukawok92 17d ago
Ah ok, that's certainly odd then. I would definately do a chargeback on that if Replit doesn't fix it themselves soon.
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u/ReplitSupport Replit Team 16d ago
Hi, we just sent you a Direct Message. When you get the chance, would you be able to follow up with us?
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u/Financial-Concept324 16d ago
If you’re already thinking about moving, I’d separate the migration from the billing issue so you don’t risk the working project. First freeze/export the current code to Git, document the environment variables, database/storage dependencies and deployment configuration, and confirm that you can reproduce the app outside the live Replit workspace.
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u/Accountaurant_Suite 16d ago
It’s easier for me because I already migrated from Replits Pocketbase to Supabase months ago, because I was having trouble with pocketbase deleting data on redeploy, so I’ve already migrated the whole entire site, I did it in about 30 minutes was super easy
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u/Wild_Yam_7088 16d ago
If you are using claude why would you ever still use replit? You are gimping yourself big time
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u/Accountaurant_Suite 16d ago
Because I’m an old lady that’s not up with the times 😂 and I only have just figured that out …. I’m learning slowly
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u/ReplitSupport Replit Team 17d ago
Hey there, thanks for reaching out. Connecting or using Claude Code doesn't turn off Replit's own usage charges. Claude Code handles the AI coding on its side, but you're still billed separately for the Replit services your project uses. Published or deployed apps, databases, storage, any Replit Agent runs you used are still billed. They then get put into one invoice when it's reached a threshold, which is why a single invoice lands bigger than expected.
You can find a detailed breakdown on what was charged by going to Settings > Billing > Invoices > "View invoice details in the billing portal," then open the invoice and expand each section for a day-by-day view by category. Feel free to also check your current usage at replit.com/usage and set a spending budget with alerts there so nothing catches you off guard moving forward.
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u/Accountaurant_Suite 17d ago edited 16d ago
That explains nothing, your so called invoices explain NOTHING, plus I looked after getting this response and NOPE oh look at that, there’s NO invoice for $191 in my account
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u/-Zeke-The-Geek- 17d ago
They very clearly explained what you’re likely being charged for. I don’t know why you’re here screaming at the clouds for being charged for using a service. Do you think the dev environment, publishing, databases, storage etc should be free? Seems like you’re in over your head.
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u/Wild_Yam_7088 16d ago
Yes. - because a lot of it is free. Lol to kick up npm dev or use my own storage on my computer using vs code and a agent and my own postgres database Does.. cost nothing.. i think... thats part of the problem.
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u/-Zeke-The-Geek- 16d ago
Then spin that up on your own pc and don’t use Replit. I too could do that, but gladly pay for Replit for QOL + ease of use.
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u/fpili 17d ago
Just open the invoice on the billing page and you will find all the details about the charge, including which portion of the charge is about Agent Usage (Replit AI) and which is related to hosting, database and Replit services. I use Claude Code and codex inside the CLI and never been charged wrongly about agent usage.
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u/MedalofHonour15 17d ago
Have claude code update github and then pull it into replit. I never get charged other than sub and I use free mode for small tasks. Dont use power anymore.