# Source: https://getlago.com/docs/guide/plans/charges/charge-models/graduated.md

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# Graduated

Select the graduated charge model if you want to define **several price tiers**.
This charge model allows you to apply a discount depending on the number of
units consumed. You can also apply a **flat fee** to an entire tier.

Let's take back the example of the API company. You could charge \$1 per unit for
the first 100 units (first 100 API calls), then \$0.50 per unit for the next 100
calls and finally, \$0.10 for any additional unit.

Please refer to the tooltip in the user interface for more information.

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