Usage ingestion
Without Sanka
Logs and CSVs are aggregated manually, creating missed billable usage
With Sanka
Ingest and trace usage by customer and contract
Meter usage-based billing, automated and accurate
Turn CRM contract terms and actual usage into billable line items — with pre-invoice review and accounting sync.
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Meter Billing
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Overview
Turn usage into billable line items
Ingest usage
Bring in usage from APIs, CSVs, databases, and external services.
Rate by contract
Apply unit price, free allowance, caps, overage, tiers, and minimum fees from contract terms.
Explain invoice lines
Output usage, price, allowance, overage, and calculation basis in a customer-ready format.
Workflow
Govern usage from meter to invoice
- 01Collect usage dataImport usage from APIs, CSVs, logs, and external systems.
- 02Match contract termsLink customer, contract, period, allowance, price, and caps.
- 03Calculate billable amountsApply overage, tiered pricing, minimums, and discounts.
- 04Connect to billing and accountingMove reviewed usage lines into invoices, revenue management, and accounting prep.
Compare
Usage billing breaks when usage and contract terms drift
| Workflow | Without Sanka | With Sanka |
|---|---|---|
| Usage ingestion | Logs and CSVs are aggregated manually, creating missed billable usage | Ingest and trace usage by customer and contract |
| Rating | Free allowances, caps, and tiers are calculated manually | Apply contract terms automatically |
| Pre-invoice review | Teams cannot explain the basis before sending invoices | Review usage, rate, and calculation basis before billing |
| Accounting connection | Invoice lines and revenue data drift apart | Connect the same rated lines to billing, revenue, and accounting prep |
Rating
Without Sanka
Free allowances, caps, and tiers are calculated manually
With Sanka
Apply contract terms automatically
Pre-invoice review
Without Sanka
Teams cannot explain the basis before sending invoices
With Sanka
Review usage, rate, and calculation basis before billing
Accounting connection
Without Sanka
Invoice lines and revenue data drift apart
With Sanka
Connect the same rated lines to billing, revenue, and accounting prep
Customer quotes
Don't take our word for it.
We want inventory, sales management, tax, and accounting to connect smoothly while keeping operating cost and time low.
At first, we managed everything in Excel. Human error was a constant problem, and our inventory value did not match at fiscal close.
Sanka does more than inventory control. It can manage purchasing, billing, orders, and shipping in one place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What usage data can be ingested?
Usage can come from APIs, CSVs, databases, logs, or external services depending on your workflow.
Can allowances and overage fees be handled?
Yes. Free allowances, caps, overage fees, tiers, and minimum fees can be modeled as contract terms.
Can usage be reviewed before invoicing?
Yes. Usage, rates, calculation basis, and exceptions can be reviewed before invoice creation.
Can this work with subscription billing?
Yes. Fixed recurring fees and usage-based lines can be handled in the same billing workflow.