This topic describes the billable items and billing rules of Elastic Desktop Service. This topic also provides tips on how to save costs.
This topic uses examples to help you understand the billing rules. Prices listed in these examples are for reference only. For more information about the catalog prices, see Pricing. Prices vary based on factors such as the specification, region, image OS, promotion, and discount. The actual information in orders shall prevail.
Billable items
Basic resources
Basic resources are essential for running and using cloud computers. Basic resources include the following types of resources:
Computing resources: such as vCPUs, memory, and vGPUs. vGPUs are available and required only for Graphics specifications.
Storage resources: such as system disks and data disks. Each cloud computer requires a system disk.
The billing of basic resources varies depending on the billing method. For more information about the billing methods, see Monthly subscription and Pay-as-you-go.
Billing method | Calculation formula | Example |
Monthly subscription (with limited hours)
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| Note If you select the 120 Hours/Month or 250 Hours/Month plan, take note of the following items:
Purchase details:
Computing resource usage:
Fee calculation:
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Subscription (without hour limit) |
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Fee calculation:
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Pay-as-you-go |
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Usage:
Fee calculation:
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Value-added features
Internet bandwidth
Cloud computers cannot access the Internet over the networks of local devices. By default, each cloud computer has basic bandwidth, which is free of charge. End users can access the Internet from cloud computers.
The peak bandwidth only indicates the upper bandwidth limit and is for reference only. The peak bandwidth may vary based on usage scenarios. In scenarios in which demand exceeds resource supplies, the bandwidth may be lower than the specified value.
If you require a higher peak bandwidth, you can purchase a premium bandwidth plan. For more information, see Manage Internet access.
Premium bandwidth plans support the following billing methods:
Subscription: This method requires you to pay a subscription fee before you can use the bandwidth. This method is recommended if you require a stable bandwidth and use the bandwidth frequently.
Pay-as-you-go: This method allows you to pay for the actual bandwidth usage after you use the bandwidth. You can choose one of the following metering methods:
Pay-by-data-transfer: You are charged based on the cumulative value of the inbound traffic of a cloud computer. You are not charged for outbound traffic. This method is recommended if your daily bandwidth usage is low but you experience fluctuations during peak hours.
NoteInbound traffic refers to Internet traffic destined for cloud computers.
Pay-by-bandwidth: A custom peak bandwidth determines the hourly price, regardless of the actual data transfer. This method is recommended if you require a stable bandwidth but do not access the Internet at a certain frequency.
Premium bandwidth plans charge fees based on billing methods.
Billing method | Calculation formula | Example |
Subscription |
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Fee calculation:
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Pay-by-data-transfer |
Note Data transfer lower than 1 GB is billed based on the actual amount. | Purchase details:
Usage:
Fee calculation:
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Pay-by-bandwidth |
Note The duration is counted in seconds. The fee is settled every hour on the hour (UTC +8). A new cycle begins when the fee for the previous cycle is settled. | Purchase details:
Usage:
Fee calculation:
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Usage notes
Subscription premium bandwidth plans support unsubscription. For more information, see Manage Internet access.
Premium bandwidth plans do not support billing method changes.
If a subscription premium bandwidth plan expires and is not renewed, you can purchase a new premium bandwidth plan and specify the billing method.
Stop the billing on a premium bandwidth plan
If you want billing to stop on a premium bandwidth plan while keeping the office network, refer to the following methods:
Subscription: You can unsubscribe from the premium bandwidth plan. Billing stops as soon as you unsubscribe. For more information, see Manage Internet access.
Pay-by-bandwidth: You can delete the premium bandwidth plan. Billing stops as soon as you delete the plan. For more information, see Manage Internet access.
Pay-by-data-transfer: You can suspend or delete the premium bandwidth plan. Billing stops as soon as you suspend or delete the plan. For more information, see Manage Internet access.Manage Internet access
CEN
If you require connectivity between office networks or between an office network and a data center, you can use Cloud Enterprise Network (CEN). If the communication is within the same region, a traffic processing fee is charged for transit routers. If the communication is between two regions, a cross-region bandwidth fee is charged in addition to the traffic processing fee. For more information about the billing of CEN, see Billing rules.
File Storage NAS
If you need to share files between cloud computers, you can mount a File Storage NAS file system (General-purpose) to the cloud computers.
You are charged for a storage fee based on the storage type, data volume (peak value per hour), and retention period. For more information about the billing of General-purpose NAS file systems, see Billing of General-purpose NAS file systems.
AD Connector
If you create an AD office network, you are charged for AD connectors.
Item | Description |
Billing method | The pay-as-you-go billing method. |
Billing formulas |
The billing cycle starts when the office network is created and ends when the office network is destroyed. |
Billing examples | Purchase details:
Usage:
Fee calculation:
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Billable item in a bill |
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How to stop billing | Delete the AD office network. For more information, see Create and manage an enterprise AD office network. |
Logging
Shipping operation logs to Simple Log Service Logstores incurs fees. For more information about the billing of Simple Log Service, see Billable items of pay-by-feature.
Item | Description |
Billing method | |
Pricing | |
Billing formulas |
For more information about the billing rules for specific billing items, see Billable items of pay-by-feature. |
Billing examples |
Application
WUYING application marketplace provides free applications and paid applications. Paid applications are published by independent software vendors (ISVs). You are charged for using paid applications.
The fees for paid applications are charged by ISVs. Therefore, you cannot view the bills on the Bill Details page.
Item | Description |
Billing method |
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Billing formula | You are charged based on the number of purchases or subscription duration. |
Billing examples | ISVs determine application prices and billing methods. You can view the actual prices and billing methods on the buy pages of paid applications. |
How to stop billing | On the buy page of an application, click Consult and submit your question for more details from the ISV. |
Features in public preview
The following features are in public preview and are free of charge. Fees are charged for these features when the public preview ends. Stay tuned to our announcements for billing details.
Feature | References |
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Screen recording audit |