Legacy per-user-per-month pricing is breaking down as AI agents do the work of entire departments. Modern AI software companies are innovating around value and compute units.
1. The Hybrid Credit Model
Charging a base platform subscription combined with flexible compute token credits protects gross margins from heavy model inference spikes.
2. Outcome-Based Monetization
Next-generation enterprise agents charge per resolved customer ticket or qualified sales lead, directly aligning vendor revenue with customer ROI.
