To release an ApsaraMQ for Kafka instance that you no longer need, use the ApsaraMQ for Kafka console. The release method depends on the billing method of your instance.
Subscription instances
To release a subscription instance in the Running state, unsubscribe from it in the ApsaraMQ for Kafka console. For detailed steps, see Manage the lifecycle of an instance.
Pay-as-you-go instances
To release a pay-as-you-go instance in the Running state, stop it in the ApsaraMQ for Kafka console. For detailed steps, see Manage the lifecycle of an instance.