Understanding VNIS Free Tier
All users with successful site additions qualify for VNIS Free tier access, enabling comprehensive platform evaluation across products and services.
Free tier provides access to most platform features including Smart load balancing, DNS, and Multi CDN services within specified usage quotas. Resources consumed within Free tier limits do not apply to Free credit or billing account charges. Usage quotas vary by subscription plan tier.
Free Tier Overview
Free Tier provides complimentary access to common VNIS products and services with usage limitations. All platform users receive Free Tier access alongside Free credit offerings.
Resources refresh at monthly intervals with plan-specific quota allocations. Consult the Pricing page for comprehensive quota information.
Free Tier allocations reset monthly without accumulation or rollover capabilities. Resource calculations apply per billing account basis.
Eligibility Requirements
Free Tier access requires an active VNIS billing account in good standing.
Contact VNIS support for assistance with Free Tier billing discrepancies or usage concerns.
Automatic Activation
Free Tier access activates automatically upon successful site addition without requiring additional user actions.
Service Coverage
Free Tier coverage varies across products and services based on usage quota specifications. Not all VNIS offerings include Free Tier access.
Duration and Continuity
Free Tier operates on monthly intervals with no termination date. VNIS reserves modification rights including quota changes or elimination with 30-day advance notice.
Free Credit Integration
Free Tier resource consumption during Free credit validity periods does not reduce Free credit allocations.
Billing Integration
During Free credit validity, charges apply in the following order: Free credit deduction first, with Free tier usage remaining unbilled.
Billing Formula: Free Credits - [Subscribed plan + enabled add-ons + usage above Free tier quota]
Positive Result - No charges applied to billing account Negative Result - Excess amounts recorded as account debt
You can learn more about debt and credit limit here.
Usage Quotas
Free Tier resource availability varies across VNIS platform services with specific scope and limitation parameters. Usage quotas differ by subscription plan tier. Consult the pricing page for detailed quota specifications.
![Figure Needed] Table showing Free tier usage quotas for different plans and services
![Figure Needed] Additional table showing Free tier quotas for various VNIS services
- *Dynamic routing add-on needs to be purchased first, before users can avail the Free tier.
- **China DNS add-on needs to be purchased first, before users can avail the Free tier.
- ***Origin shield add-on needs to be purchased first, before users can avail the Free tier.
Platform Evaluation
New users can create accounts and add sites to evaluate VNIS performance in real-world scenarios. Free Tier access enables comprehensive testing of Multi CDN, Smart load balancing, DNS, Origin Shield, and all available platform services.
Quota Overages
Usage exceeding Free Tier quotas incurs automatic billing at standard service rates.
Review billing logic and credit limits for comprehensive billing information.
Monitor usage and control costs using the Traffic and Request Tracker, and Integrated Features Tracker available in the platform Overview section.
Support and Feedback
Contact VNIS support through the Help interface for questions, comments, or feedback regarding Free Tier services.