Understanding PetaPod's Billing and Pricing

PetaPod keeps pricing transparent, flexible, and usage-based, so you only pay for what you actually use — no bloated plans, no surprise fees. Whether you’re hosting a personal app or scaling a production service, the system adapts to your needs.

Here’s a complete breakdown of how billing works on PetaPod:

How Pricing Works

PetaPod uses resource-based pricing, which means your charges depend on how much CPU, memory (RAM), and storage your container uses over time.

Key components:

• CPU (vCPU) — charged per core usage

• Memory (RAM) — charged per GB used

• Storage — depends on size and type (e.g. SSD)

• Bandwidth (if metered) — based on data transfer volume

You're billed based on actual runtime usage, not based on container count or uptime alone.

Example Calculation

Let’s say you run an app using:

• 0.5 vCPU

• 1 GB RAM

• 10 GB SSD storage

If the app runs 24/7 for one month, you’ll be charged only for that exact combination over time. If the app runs for just 5 hours, you'll only be billed for those 5 hours of usage — down to the minute.

Pay-as-You-Go

There’s no need to commit to monthly or yearly plans.
You top up your balance (or link a payment method), and charges are deducted automatically based on usage. You can monitor your balance and breakdowns at any time in your dashboard.

Idle or Stopped Containers

If a container is stopped, you’re not charged for CPU or RAM, but you may still be charged for:

• Storage (your app files and container state)

• Reserved IPs or additional services (if any)

This helps you pause workloads without deleting your app completely.

Usage Monitoring & Alerts

Inside your dashboard, you’ll see:

• Real-time usage (CPU, RAM, storage)

• Estimated costs

• Remaining balance or credit

• Optional usage alerts (email or in-app notifications)

This helps you stay in control, especially if you’re working with a tight budget.

Cost Optimization Tips

• Scale down containers that don’t need high resources

• Pause or stop apps when not in use

• Use smaller storage volumes when testing

• Monitor region pricing if costs vary slightly between locations

Invoicing & Receipts

You can download invoices and receipts from your billing panel, making it easy to track spending or file for reimbursement (especially for teams or businesses).