Metered and Usage-Based Billing
Not every product fits a flat monthly fee. Usage-based billing charges customers for what they actually consume — API calls, storage, messages sent — which can feel fairer and scale with value.
This article explains how metered billing works and what it demands of your systems.
How It Works
Your system records usage as it happens and reports the totals to the billing provider. At the end of each cycle, the customer is charged for their measured consumption.
Common Models
- Pure usage: pay only for what you use.
- Tiered: the unit price changes at volume thresholds.
- Base plus usage: a flat fee with an allowance, then overage charges.
What It Requires
Accurate, tamper-resistant usage tracking is essential, because customers will rightly question any charge they cannot verify. We build clear usage dashboards so the bill is never a surprise.
If you need a hand with any of this, your Progressive Robot delivery team is ready to help. Raise a ticket from the Support area of your client portal or speak to your account manager and we will guide you through the next steps.