Billing

Web application edition pricing

A website deployed on a Chinese mainland node must complete an ICP filing before it can be accessed through its domain name.

The following table lists the edition prices on the international site (in USD):

Mini program application edition pricing

Mini program applications are available in Lite Edition, Pro Edition, and Max Edition. The following table lists the prices.

Detailed specification comparison

The following table compares the specifications of the Mini Edition, Lite Edition, and Pro Edition available on the international site.

• Notes for the Mini Edition and Lite Edition:

  • The Mini Edition does not support binding an independent domain. It provides an official third-level domain, supports public access, and provides a database.

  • The Lite Edition supports binding an independent domain but does not provide a database.

• CDN quota usage rules:

  • For an annual service purchase, the corresponding quota is granted monthly during the service period. Quotas for future months cannot be used in advance.

  • The quota for each website instance is calculated independently and cannot be shared.

  • The quota remains available on its expiration date. Any unused quota does not roll over to the next month at midnight on the following day.

Consumption rules

Inspiration Credits resource plans

The following resource plans are available on the China site (prices in CNY):

The following resource plans are available on the international site (prices in USD):

Validity and deduction rules

• Validity period

  • Edition-included Inspiration Credits: The validity period is the same as that of the purchased edition.

• Deduction order: When multiple types of Inspiration Credits are available in an account, the order in which they are deducted depends on their expiration dates:

  • Different expiration dates: Inspiration Credits that are about to expire are deducted first.

  • The same expiration date: The deduction order is free Inspiration Credits gifted during the trial → edition-included Inspiration Credits → resource-plan Inspiration Credits.

  Use Inspiration Credits that are about to expire promptly to avoid forfeiture.

Purchase and renewal

• Purchase: In Alibaba Cloud Website Builder, follow the guidance to activate an edition, select an edition and deployment node, and complete payment.

• Renewal: In Application Management, select the application that you want to renew and click Renew.

Upgrade and configuration changes

If your current edition no longer meets your business needs, you can upgrade to a higher edition or change the configuration.

• Edition upgrade path: Because the Mini Edition provides a database, you can upgrade it only to the Pro Edition or later, not to the Lite Edition.

• Access point: In Application Management, select the application that you want to upgrade and click Upgrade.

• Node selection rules:

  • Chinese mainland node: When you upgrade an edition, you can choose whether to also switch the deployment node to a China (Hong Kong) node. After the switch, the website can be accessed through its domain name without an ICP filing.

    Switching the deployment node to China (Hong Kong) involves service and data migration and takes about 10 minutes. The service is temporarily unavailable during migration. Proceed with caution.

  • China (Hong Kong) node: Upgrade the edition or change the configuration as usual. The deployment node remains unchanged.

Refund

• Refund policy: This product supports an unconditional refund within 5 days of a new purchase. For details, see Unsubscription rules.

• Inspiration Credits resource plans: Inspiration Credits resource plans are non-refundable.

Why are some editions unavailable for purchase when I publish?

If you see the message "Application features exceed edition limits. Please select another edition" when you publish, note that different editions support different application features. During the trial period, feature use is not restricted so that you can build the application features that best meet your expectations. When you publish, the editions available for purchase are restricted according to your application features. If you use Max Edition features, you cannot purchase the Mini Edition, Lite Edition, or Pro Edition.

Are there feature limitations if I purchase the Lite Edition?

For details, see Detailed specification comparison. The Lite Edition does not support features such as databases and plugins. If you have purchased the Lite Edition, you cannot use a database to generate and maintain dynamic website data. If you require these features, upgrade your edition and then continue generating through conversations.

What is the ICP filing process for a Chinese mainland node, and how long does it take?

After you purchase a Chinese mainland node edition, submit an ICP filing application through the Alibaba Cloud ICP Filing system. ICP filing review usually takes 5 to 20 business days. Before the filing is complete, the website cannot be accessed through its domain name. For detailed instructions, see ICP filing process.

Must I purchase a domain name from Alibaba Cloud?

No. You can purchase a domain name from any domain registrar and then bind it in Wanxiaozhi.

Can I use a full year of CDN traffic all at once after paying annually?

No. An annual purchase covers the service period. CDN traffic is granted separately for each website instance month, and quotas for future months cannot be used in advance. For example, a Pro Edition provides 50 GB for each website instance month. Even if you pay for one year at once, only the current month's 50 GB is granted each month. You cannot pool quotas from future months into a single month.

Which edition determines the CDN traffic quota after an upgrade or renewal?

Check the currently effective website edition and its current website instance month. CDN traffic quotas are granted according to the edition in effect. After an upgrade takes effect, the quota for the new edition applies for the website instance month. The quota for a renewed service period that has not started is not added to the current available quota in advance and is granted only after that service period takes effect.

If CDN traffic usage is reset to zero, are my access records deleted?

No. Only the used amount of the CDN traffic quota for the current website instance month is reset. It is used only for quota calculation. Your website's actual traffic statistics and history are retained and are not affected.

Why does used CDN traffic appear again soon after the CDN traffic quota is reset?

This is normal traffic accumulation, not a failed reset. As long as the website continues to receive visits, CDN traffic generated after the reset continues to count toward the used amount for the current website instance month. When checking usage, use the statistics update time shown on the page and compare it with when the traffic occurred.