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Usage-basedpricing
Charging according to how much of a service the customer actually uses.
Growth Score · Monetization
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What it means
Usage pricing ties cost to consumption, such as messages sent or records stored. It feels fair and scales with customer growth. The downside is unpredictable bills, so add estimates and caps.
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What is Usage-based pricing?
Charging according to how much of a service the customer actually uses.
Where does it sit in Growth Score?
It belongs to the Monetization pillar, one of the 12 pillars your score is built from.
What should I read next?
Start with Per-seat pricing and Tiered pricing, then browse the other terms in Monetization.
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