PageCrawl.io includes AI-powered analysis for all users. Every plan comes with monthly AI credits that work automatically with zero setup. When a page changes, AI summarizes what happened and scores how important the change is, so you only get notified about what matters.
For users who need more, you can also bring your own API key (BYOK) for unlimited AI usage and full model control.
Key AI Features
| Feature | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| AI Summarization | Get clear, concise summaries of page changes instead of raw technical diffs | Non-technical teams, complex pages |
| Important Only | AI determines which changes matter most and filters out noise | High-volume monitoring, reducing notification fatigue |
AI Credits
Every plan includes monthly AI credits:
| Plan | Monthly Credits |
|---|---|
| Free | 10 |
| Standard | 100 (scales with quantity) |
| Enterprise | 1,000 (scales with quantity) |
| Ultimate | 5,000 (scales with quantity, includes Pro tier) |
Credits are based on page size. Each 4,000-token block costs 1 credit on Basic tier or 10 credits on Pro tier (Ultimate plan only). A typical blog post uses 1-2 credits. Credits reset monthly.
When credits run out, page monitoring continues normally, but AI summaries and importance filtering pause until the next billing cycle. You can also switch to BYOK at any time for unlimited usage.
Getting Started
No setup is required. AI features are enabled by default for all workspaces:
- Add pages to monitor as usual
- When changes are detected, AI automatically summarizes them and assigns importance scores
- View your credit usage in Settings > Workspace > AI
Workspace-specific: AI features are configured per workspace. You can have some workspaces with AI enabled and others without.
How AI Features Work
| Feature | Process |
|---|---|
| Summarization | Change detected > Content sent to AI > Human-readable summary generated > Included in notification |
| Important Only | Change detected > AI analyzes content > Priority assigned (High/Medium/Low) > Low-priority changes filtered |
Configuration
Available for All Users
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Custom Instructions | Teach AI what matters for your monitoring (max 2,000 chars) |
| Summary Language | Generate summaries in 35+ languages |
| Minimum Importance | Set threshold (0-100) for Important Only notifications |
Additional BYOK Settings
These settings are available when using your own API key:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Deep Analysis | Send full page content to AI for better context (uses more tokens) |
| Run on First Check | Get AI analysis on the initial check before any changes are detected |
| AI Requests Per Month | Set a cap to prevent unexpected costs |
| Max Tokens | Limit content size per request |
Understanding Tokens
A token is roughly 4 characters or about 3/4 of a word. With included credits, each 4,000-token block counts as 1 credit.
| Page Type | Typical Tokens |
|---|---|
| Simple (blog, article) | ~1,000-2,000 |
| Medium (product, news) | ~2,000-5,000 |
| Large (documentation) | ~5,000-10,000 |
Using Your Own API Key (BYOK)
If your included credits are not enough, or you want full control over model selection, you can connect your own API key from OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic, or OpenRouter.
- Go to Settings > Integrations > AI
- Select your AI provider and enter your API key
- Click Test Connection to verify
- Choose your preferred model and save
When using BYOK, AI credits are not consumed and you pay your AI provider directly. See the BYOK Setup Guide for detailed instructions.
Best Practices
Start Small
- AI is enabled by default, so monitor your credit usage for the first few weeks
- Check usage statistics in Settings > Workspace > AI
- If you need more credits, upgrade your plan or connect your own API key
Optimize Credit Usage
- Use Custom Instructions to help AI focus on what matters
- A daily cap of 10 analyses per page prevents noisy pages from consuming your budget
- For high-volume monitoring, consider BYOK with a budget model like Gemini Flash-Lite
Choose the Right Mode
| Scenario | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Getting started | Use included credits (no setup needed) |
| High-volume pages | Enable Important Only to filter noise |
| Technical pages | Enable Summarization for readable changes |
| Need unlimited AI | Connect your own API key (BYOK) |
| Critical pages | Use BYOK with premium models (GPT-4.1, Claude Sonnet) |
Security and Privacy
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Included credits | Content is processed through PageCrawl's managed AI infrastructure |
| BYOK mode | Content is sent directly to your chosen AI provider |
| Storage | AI summaries stored in PageCrawl.io for your reference |
| Security | All transmission via HTTPS, API keys encrypted at rest |
| Provider policies | Review your AI provider's data usage and retention policies when using BYOK |
Related Articles
- AI Integration Setup Guide (BYOK) - Step-by-step guide to configure your own API keys for unlimited AI usage
- Choosing the Right AI Model for Website Monitoring - Compare models and pricing for BYOK users