Which Stripe object is used to define usage limits in a usage-based pricing model?

Which Stripe object is used to define usage limits in a usage-based pricing model?

• A. Meter Events
• B. Meters
• C. Prices
• D. Subscriptions

Answer: (B)

Meters define the unit of usage and the included amount for a metered price. In a usage-based pricing setup, you attach a metered price to a subscription and Stripe uses the Meter as the boundary for how much of that unit the customer is allowed to use within a billing period. Usage is then recorded against that Meter through Meter Events, which are the actual usage data points. Prices determine how much you charge per unit, and Subscriptions tie the customer to the plan and cycle, but they don’t define what unit or limit is being tracked—that role belongs to the Meter. So, the object that represents and defines the usage limit is the Meter (Meters).

Meters define the unit of usage and the included amount for a metered price. In a usage-based pricing setup, you attach a metered price to a subscription and Stripe uses the Meter as the boundary for how much of that unit the customer is allowed to use within a billing period. Usage is then recorded against that Meter through Meter Events, which are the actual usage data points. Prices determine how much you charge per unit, and Subscriptions tie the customer to the plan and cycle, but they don’t define what unit or limit is being tracked—that role belongs to the Meter. So, the object that represents and defines the usage limit is the Meter (Meters).