Definition
Request pricing charges based on the number of requests, often per 1,000 requests.
Why it matters
Requests can be a major cost driver for APIs and storage. Clear pricing avoids margin erosion and customer confusion.
Pricing implications
If request costs are material, include them explicitly in pricing rather than hiding them in base fees.
Measurement tips
Use blended cost per request and track p50 and p90 request volumes.
Checklist
- Define what counts as a request.
- Use per-request or per-1,000 pricing for clarity.
- Publish example bills with request volumes.
- Align pricing with request cost drivers.
- Monitor churn after request price changes.
- Avoid ambiguous request units.
- Track request volume by plan.
- Update request costs quarterly.