ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ offers Standard Edition (pay-as-you-go) and Enterprise Platinum Edition (subscription), each with different pricing and billable items.
Choose an edition
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| Billing method | Pay-as-you-go | Subscription |
| Best for | Small or fluctuating message volumes | High SLA requirements or large message volumes |
| Cost model | Pay only for messages transmitted and resources used | Pay upfront at discounted rates |
| Billable items | Messaging fee, Internet traffic fee | Billing |
Compare specifications and features in Instance editions.
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Standard instance |
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Enterprise Platinum instance |
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Billing FAQ |
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Standard Edition billing
Standard Edition uses pay-as-you-go billing. You pay only for messages transmitted and resources consumed.

Messaging fee
Messaging is enabled by default. All Standard Edition instances incur a usage-based messaging fee.
Internet traffic fee
Public endpoint connections incur an Internet traffic fee. VPC connections are free.
Free quotas
Standard Edition includes free messaging quotas. Free quotas.
Enterprise Platinum Edition billing
Enterprise Platinum Edition uses subscription billing with upfront payment at discounted rates.

Lifecycle and edition changes
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Upgrade from Standard to Enterprise Platinum: Change the edition of an instance.
Manage costs
| Task | Reference |
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| View billing details | View billing details |
| Optimize cost allocation | Cost allocation and best practices |
| Billing cycles and overdue payment rules | Billing cycles and rules on overdue payments |