Apps help you add value for customers and differentiate from other agencies, so, naturally, you’ll want to charge a premium for such services. When adding apps with Usage-Based billing, you can modify this pricing based on each action. Sounds enticing? Let’s check it out.
Creating The Rebilling #
Inside your Agency view, head to the App Marketplace section and open the App Reselling tab.
Locate your desired app; you can help yourself by using the pricing menu and selecting Usage Based.
Once you locate the desired app, click “Set Usage based Pricing” to edit it.
Edit the pricing for each item, then click Save.
Note: For apps with international usage, you can configure a flat per-unit markup when reselling the app’s service. For example, if an SMS base price is $1.00 (UK) and $1.50 (France), an agency can add a $0.50 markup so sub-accounts pay $1.50 (UK) and $2.00 (France).
Repeat this process for each usage-based app, and you’re done. This will help you increase your revenue without adding a big price tag to your app offerings.
Frequently Asked Questions #
What is usage-based billing for apps? #
It lets you charge based on each action a sub-account performs with an app, rather than a flat subscription fee, so pricing scales with actual usage.
Where do I set up usage-based pricing? #
In your Agency view, go to the App Marketplace section, open the App Reselling tab, and use the “Set Usage based Pricing” option for the app.
How do I find usage-based apps quickly? #
Use the pricing menu and select Usage Based to filter and locate the apps that support this billing model.
How does international markup work? #
You can add a flat per-unit markup on top of each region’s base price. For example, a $0.50 markup makes a $1.00 UK SMS cost $1.50 and a $1.50 France SMS cost $2.00.
Do I have to set pricing for each app separately? #
Yes. Repeat the process for each usage-based app so every app reflects the rebilling pricing you want.
Why use usage-based billing? #
It helps you increase revenue without attaching a large upfront price tag, since clients only pay in proportion to how much they use the app.
