charge-based model

[/tʃɑːrdʒ-beɪst ˈmɑːdəl/]
nounpl: charge-based models
modelo baseado em cobrança
1. A business or pricing model in which customers are charged a fee for using a service, product, or platform, typically per transaction, per usage unit, or per time period
The software company switched to a charge-based model where users pay per API call instead of a flat monthly fee.
A empresa de software mudou para um modelo baseado em cobrança onde os usuários pagam por chamada de API em vez de uma taxa mensal fixa.
2. In physics and chemistry, a computational model that calculates properties or behaviors based on electrical charges
The charge-based model helped researchers understand the molecular interactions in the solution.
O modelo baseado em carga ajudou os pesquisadores a entender as interações moleculares na solução.
This term is increasingly prevalent in Brazilian and Portuguese tech startups and SaaS companies, reflecting the global shift toward flexible, usage-based pricing models. It's particularly common in fintech, cloud computing, and digital service discussions in both Brazil and Portugal, where businesses seek alternatives to traditional subscription models.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
usage-based modelpay-per-use modelconsumption-based modelfee-based model
Antonyms / Antônimos
subscription-based modelflat-rate modelfreemium model

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modelo baseado em cobrança
Standard term used in business and technology contexts
São Paulo
modelo de cobrança por uso
Alternative phrasing common in tech industry centers
Portugal
modelo baseado em cobrança
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in European business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
modelo de cobrança
Shortened version sometimes used informally

Related Words

pricing strategybilling modelrevenue modeltransaction feemetered usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay-as-you-go arrangement
metered billing system
transaction-based pricing
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