paypersession

Pay-per-session is a pricing model in which customers are charged for each individual service session rather than a flat subscription or bundled package. A session is typically a defined time interval or activity unit, such as 30 or 60 minutes of instruction, therapy, or consultation, and the exact definition is set by the provider.

Applications include tutoring, healthcare telemedicine, mental health counseling, coaching, fitness training, and professional services delivered online or in person. Some software or platforms also bill providers or users per session for usage-based access.

Pricing and administration: the provider sets a rate per session, possibly with different rates by service type, duration, or provider. Scheduling systems may pre-authorize payment or collect payment after the session, with terms for cancellations, no-shows, or rescheduling. In many cases an invoice is generated post-session.

Advantages: for customers, pay-per-session offers flexibility and cost-control, particularly for irregular usage or trial periods. For providers, it offers straightforward revenue and easier scaling. Challenges: revenue variability, session definition disputes, and customer commitment.

Billing and security: payments are processed via PCI-compliant gateways; refunds and chargebacks may occur; privacy and data protection obligations apply, especially for sensitive services like health or legal advice.

See also: pay-per-use, metered billing, subscription pricing, on-demand pricing.