Billing Method
BytePlus uses a pay-as-you-go billing method, charging based on the actual resources and duration used.
Fee Breakdown
1. Computing Fees
- ECS cloud servers are billed hourly.
- GPU instances are billed hourly.
- Container services are billed based on resource usage.
2. Storage Fees
- Object storage is billed based on storage capacity and request count.
- Block storage is billed based on storage capacity.
- File storage is billed based on storage capacity.
3. AI Service Fees
- Large model calls are billed based on the number of tokens.
- AI training is billed based on computing power usage time.
- AI inference is billed based on the number of calls.
4. Audio and Video Fees
- Real-time audio and video are billed based on duration and bandwidth.
- Live streaming services are billed based on traffic and transcoding.
- Video processing is billed based on processing time.
5. Network Fees
- Data transmission fees
- CDN acceleration fees
- Load balancing fees
Platform Billing
Recharge Amount
Your recharge amount will be directly credited to your BytePlus account and used to pay for various BytePlus service fees.
Bill Generation
- Generates the previous month's bill at the beginning of each month.
- The bill displays the total spending for the month.
Bill Payment
- If the bill status is "Pending Payment," it needs to be paid promptly.
- Payment Method: USDT-TRC20
Bill Viewing
View Account Balance
View your available balance in the cloud account list in the Member Center.
View Spending Details
View your monthly spending details and bill in the Bill Center.
View Recharge Records
View all recharge records on the Recharge Details page.
Cost Control Recommendations
1. Optimize Resource Allocation
- Choose the appropriate instance type based on actual needs
- GPU instances are more expensive; release them promptly after use.
- Avoid over-configuration and waste.
2. Release Resources Promptly
- Close or delete unused resources promptly.
- Regularly check running resources.
- Stop AI training tasks promptly after completion.
3. Monitor Balance
- Regularly check your account balance.
- Recharge promptly when the balance is insufficient.
- Set balance reminders.
4. Reconcile Accounts Regularly
- Review monthly bills.
- Verify the reasonableness of spending.
- Handle any anomalies promptly.
Handling Anomalies
If you find any anomalies:
1. Log in to the BytePlus console to check running resources.
2. View bill details.
3. Contact customer service for assistance.