What Metered Billing is
Metered Billing is used when you want to charge customers based on usage (for example: minutes, calls, or another tracked unit). In the Partner Portal, this section includes:- Billing Plans: define what you charge
- Customer Billing: assign plans to customers (as features are released)
- Billing Settings: connect billing tools like Stripe (as required)
Important note: feature status
The Metered Billing page currently shows a Feature in Development notice. That means:- Some parts may be incomplete.
- If you need production billing today, use Billing & Invoices.
Where to find it
In the Partner Portal sidebar:- Billing & Invoices
- Metered Billing
Stripe Connect requirement
Metered Billing requires Stripe Connect. If the page shows a message like Stripe Connect Required:- Go to Settings.
- Complete Stripe onboarding.
- Return to Metered Billing.
Tabs in Metered Billing
Billing Plans
Use this tab to:- Create a plan
- Define the price model (based on your configuration)
- Update or disable plans
Customer Billing
Use this tab to:- Select a customer
- Assign them a billing plan
- Manage subscription settings
Billing Settings
Use this tab to:- Confirm Stripe is connected
- Configure billing preferences
Tips
- Start with a simple plan structure that is easy for customers to understand.
- Use Agent Analytics to validate costs before choosing your final markup.
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