docs/content/billing/concepts/enterprise-billing/usage-based-licenses.md

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About usage-based billing

You pay monthly for the number of {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_GH_cs_and_sp %} licenses you use. You do not need to buy a predefined number of licenses in advance. Usage-based billing for licenses provides flexibility and cost savings compared to more traditional licensing models, such as volume or subscription models.

{% data reusables.billing.license-type-overview %} {% data reusables.billing.license-models %}

{% data variables.visual_studio.prodname_vss_ghe %} is currently not supported for usage-based billing.

How are metered licenses measured?

{% data reusables.billing.metered-license-measures %}

Which payment methods can I use?

You can use the following payment methods for usage-based billing for licenses:

• Invoiced and self-serve {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %} customers can pay using a credit card or PayPal
• Invoiced customers can also pay using prepaid credits (only available to customers who have a volume subscription with or without metered add-ons)
• You can connect an Azure subscription to your enterprise account
• For purchase orders, you can contact your account manager in {% data variables.contact.contact_enterprise_sales %}