# Pricing

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 **Transparent Pricing:** SecureCloud Platform uses a consumption-based pricing model with no hidden fees. Pay only for what you use.

## Pricing Overview

SecureCloud Platform offers flexible pricing options designed to scale with your security needs:

### Starter

 $0/month
 
 - Up to 1GB data ingestion

 - 7 days data retention

 - Basic detection rules

 - Community support

 Get Started

### Professional

 $299/month
 
 - Up to 100GB data ingestion

 - 90 days data retention

 - Advanced detection rules

 - Priority support

 Start Free Trial

### Enterprise

 Custom
 
 - Unlimited data ingestion

 - Custom retention periods

 - Custom detection rules

 - 24/7 dedicated support

 Contact Sales

## Consumption-Based Pricing

For Professional and Enterprise plans, you pay based on actual usage:

| Component | Unit | Price | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `Data Ingestion` | Per GB ingested | **$2.50** | Includes 90 days hot retention |
| `Data Retention (hot)` | Per GB/month | **$0.10** | Fast query performance |
| `Data Retention (archive)` | Per GB/month | **$0.02** | Compliance and historical analysis |
| `Analytics Compute` | Per compute unit/hour | **$0.25** | Auto-scales based on query load |
| `API Calls` | Per 1,000 calls | **$0.01** | REST API and GraphQL |

## Cost Optimization Tips

### Data Ingestion Optimization

 - **Filter at Source:** Only ingest relevant security events

 - **Use Sampling:** Sample high-volume, low-value logs

 - **Compress Data:** Enable compression for network transfers

### Storage Optimization

 - **Hot/Cold Tiering:** Move old data to archive storage

 - **Data Lifecycle:** Set appropriate retention periods

 - **Deduplication:** Remove duplicate events

### Compute Optimization

 - **Query Optimization:** Use efficient query patterns

 - **Caching:** Cache frequently accessed data

 - **Scheduled Queries:** Run heavy queries during off-peak hours

## Enterprise Features

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#### Advanced Security

SSO, RBAC, audit logs, and compliance reporting

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#### Multi-Region

Deploy across multiple regions for global coverage

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#### Custom Dashboards

Build custom dashboards and reports

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#### API Access

Full API access for custom integrations

## Volume Discounts

Save more as you scale with our volume discount tiers:

| Monthly Usage | Discount | Effective Rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0 - 100 GB | 0% | $2.50/GB |
| 100 - 1,000 GB | 10% | $2.25/GB |
| 1,000 - 10,000 GB | 20% | $2.00/GB |
| 10,000+ GB | 30% | $1.75/GB |

## Free Trial

Start with a 14-day free trial that includes:

 - ✅ Full Professional plan features

 - ✅ Up to 10GB data ingestion

 - ✅ 30 days data retention

 - ✅ All detection rules

 - ✅ Priority support

 **⚠️ Important:** Data transfer charges may apply when ingesting data from external sources or across regions. See our detailed pricing calculator for accurate cost estimates.

## Billing & Payment

### Billing Cycle

 - **Monthly:** Pay monthly with automatic renewal

 - **Annual:** Save 20% with annual billing

 - **Enterprise:** Custom billing arrangements

### Payment Methods

 - Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)

 - Bank transfers (for Enterprise customers)

 - Purchase orders (for Enterprise customers)

## FAQ

### How is usage calculated?

Usage is calculated based on the actual data ingested into SecureCloud Platform, measured in gigabytes after compression and deduplication.

### Can I change plans anytime?

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Changes take effect immediately, and billing is prorated.

### What happens if I exceed my limits?

For Professional plans, you'll be charged for overage at standard rates. For Enterprise plans, we'll work with you to adjust limits as needed.

### Do you offer educational discounts?

Yes, we offer 50% discounts for educational institutions and non-profit organizations. Contact our sales team for more information.

## Next Steps

### 🚀 Start Free Trial

Begin your 14-day free trial today

### 💬 Contact Sales

Get a custom quote for your organization

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Learn how to deploy SecureCloud Platform

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