InfluxDB Cloud now offers a usage-based pricing plan that allows customers to control their cloud database spend by fine-tuning their budget based on four vectors of usage: Data In, Queries, Storage, and Data Out. This change aims to provide more flexibility and transparency, allowing users to adjust their spending according to their business needs. The new pricing model eliminates the need for per-server pricing, which can be complex and prone to errors, such as overestimating or underestimating workload profiles. By pricing based on data usage, InfluxDB Cloud encourages customers to store only what they need, reducing wasted budget and making it easier to forecast monthly expenses. The free tier remains available, providing a pace for developers to explore InfluxDB Cloud at their own speed, while the annual plan offers additional discounts and flexibility for businesses with varying usage patterns.