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Billing

Understand everything about the billing system of Skysize hosting and how to manage your costs effectively.

Overview

Skysize uses a flexible billing system that allows you to create multiple billing accounts, take advantage of committed discounts, and manage payments easily.

What You'll Learn

In this section, you'll discover:

Key Billing Features

Multiple Billing Accounts

Create separate billing accounts for different purposes:

  • Separate billing per client
  • Per-project accounting
  • Department-level billing
  • Cost center tracking

Flexible Payment Options

Choose how you pay:

  • Credit card (default)
  • Bank transfer (with conditions)
  • Automatic payment processing
  • Clear invoicing

Committed Discounts

Save money with resource commitments:

  • Discount based on committed usage
  • Longer commitments = bigger discounts
  • Predictable costs
  • Automatic renewal

Usage-Based Pricing

Pay for what you use:

  • Worker-based pricing
  • Resource consumption tracking
  • No hidden fees
  • Transparent billing

Getting Started with Billing

For New Users

  1. Start with free tier: Get started free forever, no credit card required
  2. Set up billing account: Add your company information
  3. Choose payment method: Add credit card or set up bank transfer
  4. Create projects: Start deploying and only pay for what you use

For Existing Users

  • Review billing accounts: Ensure information is current
  • Consider committed discounts: Save money if you have predictable usage
  • Monitor usage: Track resource consumption
  • Update payment methods: Keep payment information current

Cost Management

Understanding Your Costs

Your Skysize costs depend on:

  • Number of active projects
  • Worker configuration per project
  • Deployment hours
  • Storage usage
  • Data transfer

Optimizing Costs

Reduce your spending:

  • Use committed discounts for predictable workloads
  • Clean up unused development branches (auto-deleted after 24 hours)
  • Right-size your worker configuration
  • Delete inactive projects

Next Steps

Start by setting up your billing account or learn about our free tier.