> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.condense.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# frequently-asked-questions

## General

### Which pricing model should I choose?

Condense supports both **Flat Pricing** and **Tiered Pricing**. The most suitable pricing model depends on your workload characteristics, infrastructure requirements, and commercial agreement.

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### Can I change my pricing model later?

Yes. If your business or technical requirements change, contact the Condense Sales team to discuss the pricing options available for your organization.

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### Does the Pricing Calculator generate the final bill?

No. The Pricing Calculator provides an estimate based on your selected configuration. Actual billing is determined by your organization's subscription and commercial agreement.

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### Is pricing different for each cloud provider?

Pricing may vary depending on the selected deployment model, infrastructure configuration, and commercial agreement.

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## Billing

### How is billing calculated?

Billing is based on the pricing model configured for your organization and the resources included in your subscription.

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### Where can I view my pricing information?

Your pricing information is available as part of your organization's subscription and commercial agreement.

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### Are there any hidden charges?

No. Condense provides transparent pricing based on your selected pricing model and subscription.

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### Does Try Condense for Free require payment?

No. The Try Condense for Free experience allows you to evaluate Condense before upgrading to a production deployment.

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### When does billing begin?

Billing begins after your organization upgrades from the evaluation experience and a commercial subscription is established.

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## Pricing Calculator

### Is the Pricing Calculator accurate?

The Pricing Calculator provides an estimate based on your selected configuration. It is intended to help with planning and cost estimation before deployment.

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### Can I compare different deployment configurations?

Yes. The Pricing Calculator allows you to estimate pricing for different deployment configurations before making a deployment decision.

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## Support

### Who should I contact for pricing questions?

For pricing, subscriptions, or commercial inquiries, contact the Condense Sales team.

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### Where can I learn more about Condense pricing?

For additional information, refer to the Pricing Calculator or contact the Condense Sales team.

### What is a Master Rate Card?

Starting with **Condense v2.4.1**, the Master Rate Card serves as the central pricing definition for an organization. It determines how pricing is applied for Flat Pricing and Tiered Pricing models.

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### Who manages the Master Rate Card?

The Master Rate Card is configured as part of the organization's commercial agreement and is managed by the Condense team.

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### Does changing the Master Rate Card affect existing pricing?

Yes. Updates to the Master Rate Card apply according to the organization's commercial agreement and may change future pricing calculations.

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### Does the Pricing Calculator use the Master Rate Card?

Yes. Pricing estimates are generated using the organization's configured Master Rate Card together with the selected pricing model.