Transparent, resource-based pricing with Elastic Enterprise Search

Elastic has introduced a new resource-based pricing model for its Enterprise Search products on Elastic Cloud, aiming to address the complexities and hidden costs associated with traditional search solution pricing. Unlike previous models that often rely on arbitrary criteria like the number of documents, queries, or users, Elastic's new approach charges customers based on actual resource consumption, such as RAM, disk, and CPU. This model allows for more transparent and scalable pricing, enabling customers to pay only for the resources they use and easily scale their search capabilities as their needs grow. By eliminating the need for complex contracts and pricing tiers, Elastic's approach is designed to be more fair and cost-effective, potentially resulting in lower costs for customers over time. This shift in pricing strategy reflects Elastic's commitment to customer-first principles, offering a straightforward and flexible solution that aligns costs with actual usage and encourages experimentation with their services.