Why Doesn't 30dps Bill by the Hour?

Hourly billing can create tension between efficiency and cost. If a team becomes more efficient, an hourly model can actually generate less revenue. It can also make costs difficult for clients to predict.

Story Points shift the conversation from:
"How many hours did this take?"
to:
"What should we accomplish with the resources available this month?"

The monthly investment is known in advance, and the team can focus on outcomes rather than tracking every increment of time.