Does disabling a processor in Document AI stop the billing?

[onkardahale]

I have a layout parser processor enabled right now.
Does disabling it stop the billing on it completely?

[dawnberdan]

Hi @onkardahale,

Welcome to Google Cloud Community!

As of now, the billing structure for layout parser processors can vary depending on the specific service you're using. Billing is based on how much the service is used, and there isn’t a "pause" option for custom processors that stops billing without deleting the resources.

However, here are some strategies you can consider to manage costs when you don't need the processors:

1. Stop Requests: Ensure no requests are sent to the processors, as charges occur only with usage.
2. Export and Delete: Save configurations, models, or data, then delete the processors. You can re-import them later to avoid ongoing charges.
3. Resource Clean-Up: Regularly remove any auxiliary resources incurring costs, such as stored documents in Cloud Storage or BigQuery.
4. Cost Monitoring: Set up billing alerts to track usage and prevent unexpected charges.

For detailed instructions on how to disable processors, you can check this document. Additionally, for information on enabling and disabling services, you can also check this resource. 

I hope the above information is helpful.