Overview
The break-even point feature is available within Instance Reservation Management in Aqua. It displays the break-even point for each Reserved Instance (RI), allowing you to monitor the utilisation rate at which your RI and SP investments become ROI-positive.
How to Use
Identifying the utilisation rate needed to stay above break-even
Click the Break-Even Point tab on any instance to display the graph
Reference the Optimal Utilisation Rate (orange dotted line) on the graph — this shows the minimum utilisation rate needed for the RI or SP to remain cost-effective
For instances with low utilisation rates, cross-reference with the RI/SP Management screen for a more detailed analysis to determine whether ROI is positive or negative
Understanding when your RI or SP investment becomes cost-effective
In most cases, the cost-effectiveness of an RI or SP turns positive approximately 9 months after purchase — though this varies depending on the instance, options, and payment method chosen.
If utilisation falls below 100%, the break-even point will shift accordingly. Use this feature as a reference when evaluating the performance of your purchased RIs and SPs.
Example: Even if your utilisation rate is lower than expected, if the break-even point falls before the RI or SP expiry date, the ROI is still positive.
Graph Reference
Axes
Axis | Description |
Left Y-axis | Daily cost ($) — shows on-demand usage cost and RI/SP purchase cost per instance |
Right Y-axis | RI/SP utilisation rate (%) |
X-axis | Time |
Graph lines
Line | Description |
Public on-demand cost (blue dotted) | The cost if the instance were running entirely on public on-demand pricing |
Actual on-demand cost (blue solid) | The actual on-demand cost of running instances |
Usage cost (light blue) | The daily cost incurred as a result of purchasing the RI |
Utilisation (orange) | The optimal utilisation rate required for the RI or SP to remain ROI-positive |
Indicators
Indicator | Description |
End date | The date the RI or SP expires |
Break-even point | The point at which the RI or SP cost becomes lower than the public on-demand cost |
Estimated break-even point | The forecasted break-even point based on current trends |
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