Cloud Browser Billing

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Beta Feature: Cloud Browser is currently in beta and available to staff members only.

Cloud Browser uses a dual-dimension billing model based on both session time and bandwidth consumption. This ensures you only pay for the resources you actually use.

Billing Model

Each Cloud Browser session is billed across two dimensions:

Session Time

Billed in 30-second blocks, always rounded up to the next block.

1 credit/30s

Fixed rate for all proxy types
Bandwidth

Billed per megabyte consumed, with no free threshold.

Datacenter 2 credits/MB
Residential 10 credits/MB

Cost Calculation

The total cost of a Cloud Browser session is calculated as:

Total Cost = (Time Blocks × Time Rate) + (Bandwidth MB × Bandwidth Rate)

Time Calculation

  • Session duration is measured from WebSocket connection to disconnection
  • Time is billed in 30-second blocks
  • Partial blocks are always rounded up to the next full block
  • Minimum billing: 1 block (30 seconds)
Session Duration Blocks Billed Time Cost
5 seconds 1 block 1 credit
30 seconds 1 block 1 credit
45 seconds 2 blocks 2 credits
1 minute 2 blocks 2 credits
5 minutes 10 blocks 10 credits

Bandwidth Calculation

  • All data transferred through the browser session is counted
  • Includes page loads, XHR requests, images, scripts, and other assets
  • No free threshold - bandwidth is charged from the first byte
  • Bandwidth is rounded up to the nearest whole MB for billing

Cost Examples

Quick Session (Datacenter)

Scenario:

  • Duration: 45 seconds (2 blocks)
  • Bandwidth: 3.2 MB (rounded to 4 MB)
  • Proxy: Datacenter

Calculation:

  • Time: 2 blocks × 1 = 2 credits
  • Bandwidth: 4 MB × 2 = 8 credits
Total: 10 credits
Extended Session (Residential)

Scenario:

  • Duration: 3 minutes (6 blocks)
  • Bandwidth: 15 MB
  • Proxy: Residential

Calculation:

  • Time: 6 blocks × 1 = 6 credits
  • Bandwidth: 15 MB × 10 = 150 credits
Total: 156 credits
Minimal Session

Scenario:

  • Duration: 5 seconds (1 block minimum)
  • Bandwidth: 0.5 MB (rounded to 1 MB)
  • Proxy: Datacenter

Calculation:

  • Time: 1 block × 1 = 1 credits
  • Bandwidth: 1 MB × 2 = 2 credits
Total: 3 credits
High Bandwidth Session

Scenario:

  • Duration: 1 minute (2 blocks)
  • Bandwidth: 50 MB (heavy page with media)
  • Proxy: Datacenter

Calculation:

  • Time: 2 blocks × 1 = 2 credits
  • Bandwidth: 50 MB × 2 = 100 credits
Total: 102 credits

Cost Optimization Tips

Minimize Session Time
  • Disconnect as soon as your task is complete
  • Use efficient automation scripts
  • Avoid idle connections
Reduce Bandwidth
  • Block unnecessary resources (images, fonts, media)
  • Use request interception to filter requests
  • Target specific data rather than full page loads
Choose the Right Proxy
  • Use datacenter by default (cheaper)
  • Switch to residential only when needed for specific targets
Use Sessions Wisely
  • Reuse session IDs to maintain browser state
  • Batch operations in a single session when possible

Summary