Cloud Servers are billed based on usage. At GoGrid, we calculate this usage based on the RAM Hour billing unit. A server RAM Hour is the amount of RAM allocated to a server multiplied by the number of hours the server has been deployed.
Example A.
One 2 GB server deployed for 1 hour = 2 server RAM Hours
Example B.
Three 1 GB servers deployed for 2 hours each = 6 server RAM Hours
Customers have two options for paying for RAM Hours. They can select "Pay-As-You-Go" pricing, which lets them start deploying servers for as little as $.06 per hour. Or they can select a pre-paid plan where in return for their commitment, they receive substantial savings when compared to Pay-As-You-Go pricing.
Pay-As-You-Go is the most flexible option available, allowing customers to deploy GoGrid on-demand virtual servers for as little as $.06 per hour. This is the ideal option for customers that want an inexpensive, elastic, reliable, on-demand virtual server with absolutely no commitment or up-front charges. Customers pay for resources by the hour and can increase or decrease the number of servers to meet their needs. Pay-As-You-Go is recommended for:
RAM plans are designed to let customers save when compared to hourly Pay-As-You-Go usage charges. Customers pre-pay for an allotment of RAM Hours each month and spin up resources as needed. We calculate a RAM Hour as 1 GB of RAM deployed on the GoGrid system for 1 hour. For example, if you have a .5 GB server deployed for 3 hours, you will have accrued 1.5 RAM Hours of usage. RAM plans represent a way for customers to save significantly for minimal commitment and are recommended for:
GoGrid offers RAM plans to fit the needs of various customer types, from small businesses all the way up to global enterprises. Determine your estimated monthly usage and consult the table below for the best fit plan. If you need help assessing your monthly usage, one of our cloud experts can help you: start a chat.
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Server RAM Hours | *Effective Hourly Cost for each 1 GB Server | **Overage Rate | *Effective Server Cost .5 GB Server/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-As-You-Go | On-Demand | On-Demand | $0.120 | $0.12 | $43.80 |
| Professional Cloud | $199 | 2900 | $0.069 | $0.12 | $25.05 |
| Professional Plus Cloud | $399 | 6,550 | $0.061 | $0.12 | $22.23 |
| Business Cloud | $999 | 17,500 | $0.057 | $0.12 | $20.84 |
| Business Plus Cloud | $1,999 | 37,200 | $0.054 | $0.12 | $19.61 |
| Corporate Cloud | $3,999 | 75,900 | $0.053 | $0.12 | $19.23 |
| Enterprise Cloud | $4,999 | 100,000 | $0.050 | $0.12 | $18.25 |
| Enterprise Plus Cloud | $9,999 | 205,100 | $0.049 | $0.12 | $17.79 |
| Global Cloud | $15,999 | 350,000 | $0.046 | $0.12 | $16.68 |
| Global Plus Cloud | $19,999 | 500,000 | $0.040 | $0.04 | $14.60 |
*Effective hourly cost assumes 100% RAM deployed for 100% of time. This setup allows customers to make comparisons to hourly Pay-As-You-Go rates.
Customers accrue usage charges by the hour for each virtual machine they create. To stop all charges, you must delete all virtual servers in the account. For example, if you create a 1 GB server using GoGrid and 1 hour later delete the server, you will be billed for 1 hour of usage. Usage consists of accumulated RAM, transfer, and storage charges.
Technical documentation, including Frequently Asked Questions about our billing model can be found on the GoGrid Wiki.
GoGrid is committed to offering competitive pricing for its products, and for a limited time is offering reduced Pay-As-You-Go pricing in addition to more cost-effective RAM and Transfer Plan pricing. Customers on a plan have the option to upgrade or change plans at the end of their term. Contact your sales representative if you need help, or submit a ticket through the customer portal. Existing Pay-As-You-Go customers must contact sales and change to the new Pay-As-You-Go hourly plan to receive the promotional pricing.
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