diff --git a/accounts-billing/billing.mdx b/accounts-billing/billing.mdx index eb207fc93..0b75520af 100644 --- a/accounts-billing/billing.mdx +++ b/accounts-billing/billing.mdx @@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ Each Runpod product has its own pricing structure. See the detailed pricing page - On-demand and savings plan pricing for GPU Pods. + On-demand and storage pricing for GPU Pods. Pay-per-second pricing for flex and active workers. diff --git a/pods/choose-a-pod.mdx b/pods/choose-a-pod.mdx index 6e3d850e8..9763aed7d 100644 --- a/pods/choose-a-pod.mdx +++ b/pods/choose-a-pod.mdx @@ -61,9 +61,7 @@ For data-intensive workloads, ensure sufficient volume disk or network volume ca ## Optimize for cost -1. **Right-size your resources**: Start with the minimum viable configuration, then scale up based on actual usage. Development and testing often need less power than production. - -2. **Consider savings plans**: For extended usage, Runpod's [savings plans](/pods/pricing#savings-plans) reduce costs for committed usage. +Right-size your resources. Start with the minimum viable configuration, then scale up based on actual usage. Development and testing often need less power than production. ## Secure Cloud vs Community Cloud diff --git a/pods/overview.mdx b/pods/overview.mdx index 66dd6a1d0..aea3cf2f2 100644 --- a/pods/overview.mdx +++ b/pods/overview.mdx @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Runpod offers two cloud options: ## Pricing -Pods are billed by the second with no fees for ingress/egress. Runpod also offers long-term [savings plans](/pods/pricing#savings-plans) for extended usage patterns. See [Pod pricing](/pods/pricing) for details. +Pods are billed by the second with no fees for ingress/egress. See [Pod pricing](/pods/pricing) for details. ## Limitations diff --git a/pods/pricing.mdx b/pods/pricing.mdx index d29ab4a74..f8563a5c5 100644 --- a/pods/pricing.mdx +++ b/pods/pricing.mdx @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- title: "Pricing" sidebarTitle: "Pricing" -description: "Explore pricing options for Pods, including on-demand and savings plans. Review setup, configuration, and operations guidance for Runpod Pods." +description: "Explore pricing options for Pods, including on-demand pricing and storage costs. Review setup, configuration, and operations guidance for Runpod Pods." mode: "wide" --- @@ -17,12 +17,6 @@ Pods are billed by the second for compute and storage, with no fees for data ing ## Pricing options -| | On-demand | Savings plan | -|---|-----------|--------------| -| **Pricing** | Standard hourly rate | Discounted (prepaid) | -| **Commitment** | None | 3 or 6 months upfront | -| **Best for** | Development, testing, variable workloads | Long-running production workloads | - ### On-demand Pay-as-you-go pricing. Resources are dedicated to your Pod and cannot be displaced by other users. @@ -33,11 +27,7 @@ You must have at least one hour's worth of credits for your selected configurati ### Savings plans -Commit to a 3-month or 6-month term upfront for significant discounts on compute costs. When you stop a Pod, the savings plan automatically applies to your next deployment of the same GPU type. - - -Savings plans only cover GPU compute costs—[storage costs](/pods/storage/types) are billed at standard rates. Storage charges continue to accrue on stopped Pods. If your balance reaches \$0, your Pods stop: those with a network volume are preserved, while those without one are terminated and their data cannot be recovered. Plans are non-refundable and have fixed expiration dates. - +Savings plans are deprecated and can no longer be purchased. If you bought a savings plan before deprecation, it stays active until its expiration date. The plan applies to your Pods of the same GPU type and covers GPU compute costs only. [Storage costs](/pods/storage/types) are billed at standard rates. Plans are non-refundable. ## Storage pricing @@ -61,5 +51,5 @@ Runpod is not designed for long-term cloud storage. Back up critical data to you ## Track your costs -- **Savings plans**: Monitor active plans, commitment periods, and expiration dates in the [Savings plans](https://www.console.runpod.io/savings-plans) section. +- **Existing savings plans**: If you have an active savings plan, monitor its commitment period and expiration date in the [Savings plans](https://www.console.runpod.io/savings-plans) section. - **Billing**: Track usage and charges in the [Billing section](https://www.console.runpod.io/user/billing).