PolarDB offers two billing methods for compute nodes: pay-as-you-go, and subscription. Each method is priced differently.
Introduction and comparison
The following table compares the two billing methods.
Billing method | Fee calculation for compute nodes | Benefits | Scenarios |
Pay-as-you-go | You are charged hourly for the computing power you use. | Flexible | Low business volume with infrequent and small fluctuations. |
Subscription | Prepay for several months of computing power when you create a cluster. | Low-cost | High business volume with infrequent and small fluctuations. |