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ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ:FAQ about billing

Last Updated:Mar 10, 2026

ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ charges consist of two components:

Fee typeDescription
Topic occupancy feeUSD 0.45 per topic per day (first tier).
API call feeCharged based on the number of API calls.

For the full pricing breakdown, see Billing overview.

Why am I charged USD 0.45 per day?

Each topic incurs an occupancy fee of USD 0.45 per day at the first tier. API call fees are charged separately.

Why was I billed for a topic I already deleted?

Topic occupancy fees are calculated daily from 00:00:00 to 23:59:59 and deducted the following day. If you deleted a topic yesterday, the charge for that day still appears on today's bill.

Why was I charged if I did not use ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ?

Check your bills in the Expenses and Costs console to verify whether you used ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ.

To stop all charges, delete every resource in the ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ console. For the full steps, see How do I disable ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ?

Why was I charged when ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ is not activated in the console?

This may be caused by overdue payments. If a payment remains overdue for more than 72 hours, the service is suspended and you lose access to the ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ console and API operations. You must complete the payments before the service is suspended.

To settle any overdue balance, visit the Expenses and Costs console.

How do I disable ApsaraMQ for RocketMQ?

To stop all charges:

  1. Delete all topics and groups in every region.

  2. Stop all producers and consumers.

  3. Delete the corresponding instances.

How do I renew an Enterprise Platinum Edition instance?

For the renewal procedure, see Manage the lifecycle of an instance.