Usage-based pricing
Definition: Pricing tied to how much you use — transactions processed, emails sent, API calls made — rather than a flat fee. The bill scales with your activity.
Why it matters when comparing prices
Usage-based pricing is gentle when you are small and can surprise you at scale, so model the bill at three volume levels: today, a good month, and a great month. Compare it against flat-rate alternatives by computing the effective rate — total cost divided by total usage — rather than comparing sticker prices.
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