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Billing Cycle

Billing Cycle​

The Billing Cycle tab in the Stack Console defines how frequently customers are charged for their subscribed services. Each cycle represents a different payment interval and is tailored to match a variety of use cases—from flexible hourly billing to deeply discounted long-term plans.

  • From the left-hand side of the page under the Billing Setup section, click on Billing Cycle to view the list of billing cycles.

Billing Cycle Management

Below is a quick summary of all supported billing cycles and their intended purpose:

  • Hourly: Charges every hour are perfect for short-lived or on-demand resources like VMs.
  • Monthly: Charges every 1 month is ideal for flexible, short-term subscriptions.
  • Quarterly: Charges every 3 months are good for users wanting moderate commitment with slight discounts.
  • Semi-Annually: Charges every 6 months are suitable for mid-term users seeking better pricing.
  • Yearly: Charges every 12 months are best for long-term users, typically at the highest discount.
  • Bi-Annually: Charges every 24 months are designed for enterprise clients or multi-year deals with deep discounts.
  • Tri-Annually: Charges every 36 months are for maximum commitment and lowest effective cost per month.

Conclusion​

The Billing Cycle section provides flexible payment intervals to suit different customer needs, from hourly usage to long-term commitments. For billing cycle configuration assistance, contact Stack Console support.