# Use cases

Learn about common uses cases for usage-based billing.

Find the guide that matches your pricing model to learn how to implement it, set up subscriptions for your customers, and record their usage data.

| Use case                                                                                                                         | Description                                                                                   |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Pay as you go](https://docs.stripe.com/billing/subscriptions/usage-based/implementation-guide.md)                               | Charge customers according to how much they consume on your platform.                         |
| [Flat fee and overages](https://docs.stripe.com/billing/subscriptions/usage-based-v1/use-cases/flat-fee-and-overages.md)         | Charge customers a flat rate up front with the option to pay for additional usage in arrears. |
| [Credit-based pricing model](https://docs.stripe.com/billing/subscriptions/usage-based/use-cases/credits-based-pricing-model.md) | Charge customers for pre-purchase credits.                                                    |