Pricing
Storage Pricing
TIR Datasets offers two storage options with different pricing models:
EOS Bucket (Object Storage)
Slab-based Pricing:
| Slab | Peak Usage per Calendar Month | Monthly Rate (excluding GST) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slab 0 | 0 GB to 250 GB | ₹625 Flat | Flat billing |
| Slab 1 | Beyond 250 GB | ₹2.5/GB | Applied on peak usage per calendar month |
Additional Costs:
- Data Transfer: ₹3/GB
Key Points:
- Scalability: Virtually unlimited capacity
- Billing: Based on peak usage during the calendar month
- First 250 GB: Fixed cost of ₹625/month regardless of actual usage within this range
Understanding Peak Usage:
Peak usage refers to the maximum amount of storage your dataset reaches at any point during the calendar month. Your bill is calculated based on this peak value, not the average or end-of-month usage.
Example:
- Day 1-10: You store 100 GB
- Day 11-20: You upload more data, reaching 400 GB (peak)
- Day 21-30: You delete some files, bringing it down to 200 GB
Billing: You'll be charged for 400 GB (the peak usage), which equals ₹1,000 (400 GB × ₹2.5).
Disk (Block Storage)
Cost: ₹5 per GB per month
- Storage: Fixed size that you allocate
- Billing: Charged for the entire allocated disk size, regardless of actual usage
- Flexibility: Can be increased anytime (up to 15000 GB), but cannot be reduced
With Disk storage, you pay for the allocated size, not the used space. For example, if you allocate 100 GB but only use 10 GB, you'll still be charged for 100 GB.
- You can use our E2E Calculator to calculate your estimate. Click here to go to calculator site.
Pricing Examples
Example 1: Small Dataset (10.5 GB)
Scenario: You need to store 10.5 GB of training data.
| Storage Type | Allocated Size | Actual Usage | Monthly Cost (excluding GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOS Bucket | N/A (unlimited) | 10.5 GB | ₹625.00 (Slab 0 flat rate) |
| Disk | 11 GB (minimum) | 10.5 GB | ₹55.00 (11 GB × ₹5) |
Recommendation: For small datasets under 250 GB, Disk storage is more cost-effective if you need predictable pricing. EOS Bucket charges a flat ₹625 regardless of usage within the first 250 GB.
Example 2: Medium Dataset (100 GB)
Scenario: You have 100 GB of image data for computer vision training.
| Storage Type | Allocated Size | Actual Usage | Monthly Cost (excluding GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOS Bucket | N/A (unlimited) | 100 GB | ₹625.00 (Slab 0 flat rate) |
| Disk | 100 GB | 100 GB | ₹500.00 (100 GB × ₹5) |
Recommendation: For datasets between 100-125 GB, Disk storage is more cost-effective. Beyond 125 GB, EOS Bucket's flat ₹625 rate becomes competitive.
Example 3: Large Dataset (500 GB)
Scenario: You're storing 500 GB of video data for ML model training.
| Storage Type | Allocated Size | Actual Usage | Monthly Cost (excluding GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOS Bucket | N/A (unlimited) | 500 GB | ₹1,250.00 (500 GB × ₹2.5) |
| Disk | 500 GB | 500 GB | ₹2,500.00 (500 GB × ₹5) |
Recommendation: For large datasets beyond 250 GB, EOS Bucket is significantly more cost-effective at ₹2.5/GB compared to Disk's ₹5/GB.
Example 4: Growing Dataset
Scenario: You start with 50 GB but expect to grow to 300 GB over time.
| Storage Type | Initial Cost | After Growth (300 GB) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOS Bucket | ₹625.00 (Slab 0) | ₹750.00 (300 GB × ₹2.5) | Automatically scales, charged on peak usage |
| Disk | ₹250.00 (50 GB) | ₹1,500.00 (300 GB) | Need to manually resize disk, charged for allocated size |
Recommendation: EOS Bucket is better for growing datasets as it scales automatically and becomes more cost-effective beyond 250 GB.
Cost Comparison Summary
| Dataset Size | EOS Bucket Cost | Disk Cost | Better Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GB | ₹625 | ₹50 | Disk |
| 50 GB | ₹625 | ₹250 | Disk |
| 125 GB | ₹625 | ₹625 | Equal |
| 250 GB | ₹625 | ₹1,250 | EOS Bucket |
| 500 GB | ₹1,250 | ₹2,500 | EOS Bucket |
| 1 TB (1024 GB) | ₹2,560 | ₹5,120 | EOS Bucket |
The breakeven point is around 125 GB. Below this, Disk storage is more cost-effective. Above 125 GB, EOS Bucket becomes increasingly cheaper.
Cost Optimization Tips
1. Choose the Right Storage Type
- Use EOS Bucket for large datasets, backups, and data that grows over time
- Use Disk only when you need high-speed local access with predictable size requirements
2. Clean Up Unused Data
- Regularly delete temporary files and outdated datasets
- Use Lifecycle Rules to automatically delete old data in EOS Buckets
3. Compress Your Data
- Compress large files before uploading to reduce storage costs
- Use efficient file formats (e.g., Parquet instead of CSV for tabular data)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Am I charged for data transfer?
A: For EOS Bucket, data transfer is charged at ₹3/GB. Check your billing details for complete transfer cost information.
Q: Can I switch from Disk to EOS Bucket to save costs?
A: You cannot convert an existing dataset from one storage type to another. You'll need to create a new dataset with the desired storage type and migrate your data.
Q: What happens if I delete data from my Disk storage?
A: You'll still be charged for the allocated disk size, not the used space. Deleting data frees up space but doesn't reduce your monthly cost unless you create a new smaller disk.
Q: Is encryption free?
A: Yes, both E2E Managed and User-Managed encryption are provided at no additional cost.