# 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

## Related Resources

* [Billing and GRIs](https://docs.archera.ai/help-center/billing/billing-and-gris)
* [Azure Billing - How Archera is Billed Through Azure](https://docs.archera.ai/help-center/billing/azure-billing)
* [What are my Guaranteed Commitment billing options if I'm still on AWS Credits?](https://docs.archera.ai/help-center/guaranteed-commitments/billing-options-aws-credits)