per-connection pricing

Per-connection pricing is a billing model where costs are based on the number of active connections or sessions rather than per-user or flat-rate fees. In the context of identity and access management, this model can affect total cost of ownership for single sign-on (SSO) solutions, especially in Windows environments using Microsoft Entra ID. Discussions on WindowsForum highlight that per-connection pricing may lead to unpredictable expenses for organizations with fluctuating user activity or high session turnover. When evaluating SSO providers, Windows administrators should compare per-connection pricing against per-user or per-feature models to align with their usage patterns and budget. Understanding these pricing structures helps in selecting cost-effective authentication solutions for enterprise IT.