# Understanding Your Plan

> A breakdown of all plan tiers and what each one includes.

- Web page: https://documentation.federated.computer/platform/coreplatform/billing/understanding-your-plan/

You host offers three plan tiers. Each tier has a different membership fee, per-Core pricing, and included account credit. The right tier depends on your scale and how heavily you'll use the platform.

## Plan Tiers

| Feature | You host | Consultant | Pay-As-You-Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly membership fee | $400.00 | $200.00 | $0.00 |
| Per-Core / month | $10.00 | $15.00 | $55.00 |
| Included account credit | $100.00 | $40.00 | $0.00 |
| SSH key provisioning | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Provisioner API access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Technical support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Core limit | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |

## Which Tier Is Right for You?

**You host** is best for organizations running many Cores regularly. The higher membership fee is offset by significantly lower per-Core pricing ($10 vs $55), so it pays off quickly at scale.

**Consultant** is a middle ground — ideal for organizations running a moderate number of Cores, or those who want a lower commitment than the full You host tier.

**Pay-As-You-Go** has no monthly commitment. You pay only for what you use. The per-Core rate is the highest of the three tiers, but if your Core usage is low or sporadic, this can be the most cost-effective option.

## Add-on Pricing by Tier

Core add-on pricing (Monitoring, Backup, Customer Service) also varies by tier. You host accounts get the lowest add-on rates. See [Add-ons](https://documentation.federated.computer/platform/coreplatform/billing/add-ons/) for the full pricing breakdown.