OSS_Billing_Model

Overview

OSS (Object Storage Service) uses a pay-as-you-go model, charging based on:

  • Storage Cost: Per GB of data stored
  • Data Transfer: Outgoing traffic to the internet
  • Request Cost: Operations like GET/PUT/DELETE

💰 Tip: Always enable storage tiering for cost optimization!

Billing Models

  1. 按量计费 (On-demand)

    • Ideal for unpredictable workloads
    • No upfront costs

  2. 包年包月 (Subscription)

    • Fixed monthly fees for guaranteed storage capacity
    • Suitable for stable data needs

  3. 流量计费 (Traffic-based)

    • Charged per GB of data transferred out
    • Example: Use Data_Transfer keyword for detailed traffic pricing info

Cost Management

  • Monitor usage via OSS Console
  • Set up alerts for abnormal spending
  • Enable Storage_Class_Ia for infrequent access
Storage_Class_Ia

Pricing Calculator

Use our Pricing Calculator to estimate costs based on:

  • Storage size
  • Traffic volume
  • Request frequency

Usage Tips

  • Compress files to reduce storage and transfer costs
  • Use CDN to minimize data transfer expenses
  • Archive old data to lower operational costs

For more details, check our OSS Pricing Overview.

Data_Transfer_Cost