Vercel Edge Config Pro Plan Moves to Per-Unit Pricing for Reads and Writes
Executive Summary
The billing model for Edge Config on the Pro plan is changing from package-based to per-unit pricing for reads and writes, effective November 6, 2025. While the effective rates for both operations remain the same, this new structure bills users for each individual read and write. The stated goal is to align costs more directly with usage, provide smoother scaling, and help teams better manage their monthly usage credits.
Key Takeaways
* Billing Model Change: Pricing is shifting from bulk packages (e.g., per 1M reads) to a per-unit model.
* New Read Price: $0.000003 per read (previously $3 per 1 million reads).
* New Write Price: $0.01 per write (previously $5 per 500 writes).
* Target Plan: This change applies specifically to customers on the Pro plan.
* Effective Date: The new pricing structure will be implemented on November 6, 2025.
Strategic Importance
This move to granular, per-unit billing offers customers greater cost transparency and predictability, aligning their expenses directly with their actual consumption of the service.