# Billing (/en/introduction/billing)

> For AI agents: see the complete documentation index at [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

This is the single place to understand how Agora charges for usage and how to manage payment. For product-specific rates, see the **Pricing** page of each product.

## Billing center [#billing-center]

In Agora Console, the **Billing** page lets you check your balance, add funds, and view or export invoices and transactions. Access is limited to members assigned to **Admin**, **Finance**, or an authorized custom team.

## How usage is billed [#how-usage-is-billed]

Most Agora products bill by usage (for example, by minutes, message volume, storage, or peak concurrent users), with a free tier before charges begin. The exact unit and rate depend on the product, so check the product's own **Pricing** page for current numbers.

Before you ship to production, confirm:

* the billing unit makes sense for your expected usage pattern
* the right people on your team can access billing and financial records

## Billing policies and management [#billing-policies-and-management]

* [Billing policies](/en/introduction/billing/billing-policies) — free-usage allowance and product lifecycle rules.
* [Account settlement](/en/introduction/billing/account-settlement) — balance reservation, auto-recharge, and suspension.
* [Subscription packages](/en/introduction/billing/subscription-packages) — package tiers and upgrades.