käyttöperusteisen

Käyttöperusteisen is a Finnish term that translates to "usage-based" or "pay-as-you-go" in English. It describes a pricing or licensing model where the cost or access to a product or service is determined by how much it is used. This is in contrast to traditional models that might involve a fixed subscription fee or a one-time purchase for unlimited use.

This model is increasingly common in various sectors, particularly in technology and software. For example, cloud computing services often operate on a usage-based principle, where customers are billed for the amount of storage, processing power, or data transfer they consume. Similarly, some mobile phone plans offer a usage-based component, allowing users to pay for the minutes, data, or text messages they actually use, rather than a flat monthly rate.

The advantages of a käyttöperusteinen model can include greater cost efficiency for users who have variable or low usage needs, as they only pay for what they consume. It can also offer flexibility, allowing users to scale their usage up or down as needed. However, for users with consistently high usage, a fixed-price model might be more economical. The transparency of billing is also a key factor, as users need to clearly understand how their usage is measured and priced. This model encourages efficient resource management from both the provider and the consumer.