Tiered Pricing
Tiered pricing applies different rates to different quantity ranges, with each tier priced independently.
When should I read this?
Read this if you want to offer graduated pricing where the rate decreases (or increases) as quantity grows.
How it works
Floatless uses a "Graduated" logic, meaning the price changes only for the units that fall into that tier.
Example: Per-seat pricing
| Tier | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-10 seats | $15/seat |
| 2 | 11-50 seats | $12/seat |
| 3 | 51+ seats | $10/seat |
For 25 seats:
- Tier 1: 10 seats × $15 = $150
- Tier 2: 15 seats × $12 = $180
- Total: $330
Tiered vs. Volume pricing
| Model | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Tiered | Each tier priced separately, cumulative |
| Volume | Single rate applies to ALL units based on total |
Setting up tiered pricing
When creating a price:
- Select "Tiered" pricing model
- Define tier ranges and rates
- Set billing interval
Best practices
- Reward growth — lower rates for higher tiers
- Clear boundaries — avoid confusing tier structures
- Communicate value — show savings at higher tiers
Common patterns
| Pattern | Description |
|---|---|
| Graduated discount | Lower per-unit cost as quantity increases |
| Graduated premium | Higher per-unit cost for specialized tiers |
| Flat + tiered | Base fee plus tiered add-ons |
(Average cost per unit: $0.093)
Volume vs. Tiered: Unlike "Volume Pricing" (where all units get the lower price once a threshold is reached), Tiered Pricing protects your margins on the initial units.