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How to Upgrade Your Plan
Step-by-step guide to upgrading from FREE to PRO or BUSINESS plan.
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TranscribeNext Team
Updated Jan 15, 2025
Upgrading to PRO or BUSINESS unlocks powerful features and removes limits. The process takes less than 2 minutes.
Upgrade Steps
- 1Navigate to Settings → Billing tab
- 2Click the "Upgrade Now" button
- 3Choose between PRO ($19.99/mo) or BUSINESS ($29.99/mo)
- 4Toggle between Monthly or Yearly billing (save with yearly)
- 5Click "Upgrade to [Plan Name]"
- 6Complete Stripe checkout with your payment details
- 7You'll be redirected back after successful payment
- 8Your plan is active immediately!
Upgrade page with plan selection
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Payment Processing
We use Stripe for secure payment processing:
- Industry-leading security standards
- Supports all major credit cards
- PCI DSS compliant
- Your card details never touch our servers
- Automatic receipts via email
When Does My Plan Start?
Your upgraded plan activates immediately after payment:
- Instant access to all features
- Limits are removed right away
- Storage quota increases immediately
- Billing cycle starts from upgrade date
Monthly vs. Yearly Billing
Compare billing options:
- Monthly - $19.99/mo or $29.99/mo • Cancel anytime • Best for testing
- Yearly - $99.99/year or $149.99/year • Save 17-50% • Best value
Pro Tip
Annual plans offer the best value! PRO saves you $140/year, BUSINESS saves you $210/year.
What If Checkout Fails?
If payment fails:
- 1Check if your card has sufficient funds
- 2Verify card details are entered correctly
- 3Try a different payment method
- 4Contact your bank if card is being declined
- 5Reach out to support if issues persist
Important
If you cancel checkout, you can always return to the upgrade page later. Your FREE plan remains active until you successfully upgrade.
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