Azure Billing - How Archera is Billed Through Azure

Last updated: October 6, 2025

When you use Archera with Azure, your cloud costs are typically managed by Azure. However, Archera enhances your billing experience by optimizing and monitoring these costs. Here’s how our billing model integrates with Azure:

Archera’s Monthly Premium Billing Model

Archera operates on a Monthly Premium-Based Billing Model that ensures accuracy and transparency in invoicing. Here’s how it works:

  1. 30-Day Consumption Period: Archera monitors your usage over a 30-day period to calculate costs and identify savings opportunities.

  2. Invoicing: At the end of each 30-day period, Archera issues an invoice in the following month based on your usage. For instance, usage from November 1st to November 30th will be invoiced in December.

Azure Billing Structure

  • Azure uses a Pay-as-You-Go model, charging for the resources consumed (e.g., compute, storage, and network) based on actual usage.

  • Azure provides detailed Cost Management and Billing Reports to help you track and understand your expenses.

How Archera Works with Azure Billing

  • Cost Insights: Archera integrates with Azure’s billing data, providing comprehensive insights into your consumption and cost patterns.

  • Cost Optimization: Archera analyzes your Azure usage and offers actionable recommendations, such as rightsizing VMs, optimizing reserved instance usage, and identifying idle resources.

  • Cost Alerts: Archera enables you to set custom cost thresholds to ensure your Azure spending stays within budget.

How Archera is Billed via Microsoft Azure Marketplace

  1. Direct Billing: You can choose to receive a bill directly from Archera based on the Monthly Premium Billing Model. To set this up, simply add a payment method (like a credit card) through Archera’s website in your Organization’s Dashboard.

  2. Billing Integration via Microsoft Azure Marketplace:

    • If you purchase Archera through the Azure Marketplace, your Archera charges will appear as a line item on your Azure bill.

    • Azure will collect these charges as part of your overall Azure invoice and remit them to Archera, making it convenient for customers to manage their costs.

Example:

Suppose you subscribe to Archera through the Azure Marketplace. Your usage for November will appear as a specific line item on your December Azure bill. Azure handles the collection process, ensuring a seamless billing experience for you.

This integrated approach allows you to leverage Archera’s powerful optimization tools while keeping your billing process streamlined.