aws billing.md

AWS Billing

Archera's Monthly Premium Billing Model with AWS

Archera uses a Monthly Premium-Based Billing Model that aligns with your actual usage and ensures accurate and transparent invoicing.

30-Day Consumption Period: Archera evaluates your usage over a 30-day period to provide a precise breakdown of costs and savings opportunities.

Invoicing: At the end of the 30-day period, Archera issues an invoice in the following month based on your usage. For example:

November's usage is assessed from November 1st to November 30th
The corresponding invoice is generated and sent in December

AWS Billing Structure

AWS operates on a Pay-as-You-Go model, billing you for the resources you consume:

Compute, storage, network, and other services
Billed either by the hour or minute, depending on the service
Detailed Cost and Usage Reports are provided by AWS, outlining consumption and charges

How Archera Works with AWS Billing

Cost Insights: Archera integrates seamlessly with AWS's billing system to pull detailed usage and cost data, giving you actionable insights into spending trends.

Cost Optimization: Archera analyzes your AWS usage patterns and offers recommendations for right-sizing instances, reallocating resources, and eliminating unused assets.

Cost Alerts: Archera allows you to set up alerts for budget thresholds, helping you manage and control AWS expenses effectively.

How Archera is Billed Through AWS

Direct Billing

You can opt to receive a bill directly from Archera based on the Monthly Premium Billing Model. To enable this, add a payment method (such as a credit card) directly through Archera's website in your Organization's Dashboard.

Billing Integration via AWS Marketplace

If you purchase Archera through the AWS Marketplace:

Your Archera fees will appear as a line item on your AWS invoice
AWS collects the charges and remits them to Archera
This streamlines the billing process

Example

If you sign up for Archera through the AWS Marketplace:

November usage for Archera is included as a line item on your December AWS bill
AWS handles the collection
Archera receives the payment seamlessly