Workload tiers billing: proportional charge or highest tier of the month

[admpowerview]

Hi everyone,

I’ve got a question about the workload tiers and was hoping someone here might have some insight. Right now I’m on the $299 tier, but it feels like a bit of a waste for me. I only end up using about half of that tier’s capacity, yet the $99 tier isn’t enough for my needs. So I’m stuck in this situation where I’m paying extra for something I’m not fully using.

My question is: if I start the month on a lower tier and then move up to a higher tier only when I actually need it, will I be charged proportionally for the time I use each tier? Or will I end up being charged based on the highest tier I hit during the month? From what I’ve calculated, it seems like I’m always paying the maximum anyway, which is a bit frustrating and feels like a flaw in how Bubble’s pricing works.

I’d love to know if I’m doing something wrong or if there’s a smarter way to manage this so I’m not overpaying for what I don’t use.

Thanks!

[vinimotta2013]

why don’t you just buy more workloads instead of switching plans?

[msgiblin]

@vinimotta2013 is correct - you can add additional workload units to any plan, sold at a discount, which also reduce the amount you pay for overages if you did ever exceed the alotted amounts:

About 3/4 down this page, “Workload Tiers”

Pricing and plans | Bubble Docs

Workload tiers

Most apps can operate just fine on the workload units included in their plan, but if your app requires more workload than what is included in the Starter, Growth, or Team plan, you can purchase a workload tier to add additional units.