Seat vs Usage Pricing Comparison
Compare a seat-based plan against usage-based pricing for the same workload, including a clear cost difference.
Inputs
Ad slot (optional): responsive unit under the form.
Results
Seat model total
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Usage model total
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Difference (seat - usage)
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Cheaper model
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How it works
- Seat model cost = seats x price per seat.
- Usage model cost = monthly units x price per unit.
- We compute the difference and highlight which model is cheaper.
FAQ
When is seat-based pricing better?
Seat-based pricing is usually simpler when usage per user is predictable and value maps closely to active users.
When is usage-based pricing better?
Usage-based pricing often fits APIs and infra-heavy products where costs and value scale with consumption.