Credits billing
This topic describes the billing rules for Credits.
Background information
MaxCompute introduces Credits, a billing method that is currently sold through MaxAgent.
MaxAgent consumes tokens and computing resources, which are paid for with Credits from your subscription.
In the future, other MaxCompute capabilities will also be billed using Credits. This change will be announced separately.
Currently, MaxAgent only deducts costs for token consumption. Deductions for other resource consumption will be announced separately.
Billing rules
Specification | Purchase limit | Supported region | Price |
Standard Edition | You can purchase only one. | China (Beijing), China (Shanghai), China (Hangzhou), China (Shenzhen), China (Ulanqab) | Free (Includes 300 Credits per month) |
Credits Package: 100 Credits, 500 Credits, 1,000 Credits, 5,000 Credits, 10,000 Credits | You can purchase multiple packages. | China (Beijing), China (Shanghai), China (Hangzhou), China (Shenzhen), China (Ulanqab) | CNY 0.08 per Credit per month |
FAQ
Q: What are Credits?
A: Credits are a new billing method in MaxCompute. They primarily function as a resource quota for MaxAgent and measure the resources that MaxAgent consumes when running tasks.
Q: How can I estimate Credits consumption?
A: The actual number of Credits that MaxAgent consumes depends on the task complexity and the model used.
Q: Which operations consume Credits?
A: Currently, O&M tasks and data query tasks in MaxAgent consume Credits.
Q: What happens if I run out of Credits?
A: If you run out of Credits, MaxAgent tasks stop running. You must purchase a new Credits Package to resume using MaxAgent.
Q: How are Credits deducted?
A: The system uses Credits with the earliest expiration date first to maximize their use.