Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG)
Hourly usage flexibility for virtual TR7 deployments.
The PAYG license is designed for organizations that want to run TR7 virtually for short-term, variable, or trial use. You choose the bandwidth, software bundle, and vService limit upfront; at month-end, only the active running hours are billed.
There is no minimum commitment. You can start and stop the appliance, and update the bundle or capacity in the next period as your needs change. ActiveOps is included in the PAYG price.
Run it when you need it. Pay only for the hours it's active.
PAYG is the most flexible TR7 license model — a fit for PoC, dev/test, temporary campaigns, labs, and variable-usage scenarios.
VIRTUAL APPLIANCES ONLY
PAYG modeli yalnızca sanal cihaz dağıtımları için geçerlidir. VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Proxmox, AWS ve Azure platformları desteklenir. Donanım cihazlar için Sabit Süreli veya Kalıcı modeller kullanılır.
What Is the PAYG (Pay-As-You-Go) License?
PAYG (Pay-As-You-Go) is TR7's most flexible licensing model. No long-term commitment, no contract term, no forced subscription. You choose your configuration (bandwidth, bundle, vService limit) upfront and only pay for the hours you actively use.
Billing is metered hourly; the total active hours are invoiced at month-end. You can start, stop, or change capacity at any time — this is what sets PAYG apart from traditional license models.
The Active Operations Licence (ActiveOps) is included automatically throughout the PAYG period. No additional purchase is needed for platform updates, security feeds, or full configuration rights.
PAYG is for virtual deployments only. For hardware appliances, the Fixed-Term or Perpetual models are used.
ActiveOps Included Automatically — During Active Hours
In the PAYG model, the Active Operations Licence (ActiveOps) is included automatically during active usage hours. When you stop PAYG, ActiveOps billing also pauses; when you restart it, ActiveOps automatically becomes active again.
Hourly Metering
Charged by the hour, billed at month-end. You only pay for the time you use.
Start/Stop Any Time
Activate instantly, stop instantly. No contract penalty, no term lock-in.
Platform Updates
ActiveOps is included throughout the PAYG period — major and minor versions, bug fixes.
Security Rule Sets + IP Intelligence
WAAP signature updates, OWASP category coverage, IP reputation feeds 4× per day.
Virtual Deployment Only
VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Proxmox plus AWS and Azure cloud platforms. For hardware, use Fixed-Term/Perpetual.
Upgrade Path
On a transition from PAYG to Fixed-Term or Perpetual, the amount you have spent is applied as a credit.
Core Advantages of the PAYG License
No-commitment onboarding, hourly usage, and virtual deployment agility
Hourly Billing
Pay only for active hours. The bandwidth and bundle you selected upfront stay fixed — you control when to use it. Stop and start whenever you need.
Select Your Capacity Upfront
Select your bandwidth (e.g. 100 Mbps), software bundle (e.g. Secure), and vService limit (e.g. 5 VS) upfront. The hourly rate is set by your choice.
Start/Stop Flexibility
Turn it on when you need it, turn it off when you don't. Cancel any time with no commitment — no contract, no penalty. Maximum flexibility for every deployment scenario.
No Long-Term Commitment
Month-to-month flexibility, no lock-in. Adjust your capacity selection or cancel at any time without breaking a contract.
How PAYG Pricing Works
Simple, transparent, hourly billing
Hourly Billing Model
Select your capacity upfront (bandwidth, bundle, vService limit). We track your active hours throughout the month. At month-end you pay only for the hours your appliance was running.
- Select bandwidth, bundle, and vService limit upfront
- The hourly rate is set by your capacity selection
- Each month, pay only for active hours
- Active Operations (ActiveOps) included in the hourly price
- No minimum hours or commitment required
Which Model Is Right for You? — Three Commercial Approaches
TR7 Enterprise is offered through three commercial models. This page covers the selected model; below is a quick comparison with the other two.
Perpetual
Lifetime ownership, one-time CapEx
- One-time purchase, lifetime use
- ActiveOps Year 1 included, renewal optional
- Hardware or virtual
- Lowest TCO for 5+ year deployments
Fixed-Term
Contracted OpEx, ActiveOps included for the term
- Hardware: 1–5 years · Virtual: 3 months to 5 years
- ActiveOps included throughout the term
- Lower upfront cost, predictable OpEx
- 30-day grace period at term end
Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG)
Hourly billing, no commitment, virtual only
- Hourly metering, paid at month-end
- Active Operations included throughout
- Virtual deployment only
- Ideal for dev/test, PoC, and intermittent workloads
Ideal For
Organizations that get the most out of the PAYG license
Development and Test
Dev/test environments that need enterprise features with full flexibility. Pay only for the hours you actually use the appliance, cancel anytime.
Proof of Concept (POC)
Evaluate TR7 with real workloads before committing. Start small, test thoroughly, and upgrade to a fixed-term or perpetual license when you're ready.
Startups and New Projects
Launch new services without a long-term commitment. A fit for validating business models before scaling to fixed-term licensing.
Intermittent Workloads
Services that don't run continuously — batch processing, scheduled jobs, or environments that only need to be active during specific hours.
Compare License Models
Pick the model that best fits your needs
| Feature | Perpetual | Fixed-Term | PAYG |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Minimum Commitment | |||
| ActiveOps Included | |||
| Pay Only for What You Use | |||
| Predictable Monthly Cost | |||
| Best for Intermittent Use | |||
| Upfront Capital Required |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does PAYG billing work?
Is there a minimum commitment on the PAYG license?
Can I change my bandwidth or bundle selection?
Is Active Operations (ActiveOps) included in PAYG pricing?
Can I switch from PAYG to a fixed-term license?
Let's Model Your PAYG Usage Scenario Together
In a PAYG demo, let's calculate the right bundle, bandwidth, vService limit, and the threshold at which a fixed-term license becomes more economical — together.