Overview
CloudPe uses a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) billing model. You are billed based on the resources you actually use, such as compute, storage, and network services. so it is essential to monitor usage regularly to manage costs effectively.
1. Billing Model
Pay-As-You-Go
CloudPe is Postpaid and Usage for the month is billed on 1st of next month.
- You are charged only for the resources you consume.
- Storage: Volumes, snapshots, object storage
- Network: Floating IPs, Direct IP, Routers, VPN, Load Balancers.
- Compute: CPU cores, RAM, VM running hours
Shelving a virtual machine (VM) essentially pauses the instance — it stops the VM from running but preserves its configuration. Think of it as “saving” the VM so you can resume it later.
You don’t pay for the VM compute resources (CPU and RAM) while the VM is shelved. This helps reduce cost if you aren’t running the VM but want to keep it around, but the volume and direct OR floating IP attached to the VM will be charged.
Billing is calculated based on usage metrics like
Example: Running a VM with 2 vCPUs and 4 GB RAM for 10 hours will be billed for those 10 hours.
Costs may fluctuate depending on resource scaling.
2. Alerts and Budgets
CloudPe currently does not support alerts or budgets:
- Users cannot set limits on spending.
- No automatic notifications if usage or costs increase.
- It is recommended to manually monitor resource usage through the dashboard.
3. Billing Frequency
- Billing is done monthly.
- Usage details and invoices are accessible in the billing dashboard.
- Ensure that all unused VM’s are Shelved or deleted to avoid unnecessary charges.
4. Cost Management Tips
To manage your costs effectively:
- Regularly track your usage through the dashboard.
- Shelve or delete unused VMs and volumes.
- Plan resource deployments carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How does CloudPe calculate my bill?
A1. Billing is based on the actual usage of compute, storage, and network resources. Charges accumulate as you consume these resources.
Q2. Can I set a budget or alert for my usage?
A2. No, CloudPe currently does not provide budget or alert features. Users need to monitor usage manually.
Q3. How often will I be billed?
A4. Billing is monthly, based on the resources consumed during that period.
Q5. How can I avoid unexpected charges?
A5. Regularly monitor your dashboard, Shelve or delete unused resources, and plan your deployments carefully.