Billing Overview
Learn how to manage your Kindship subscription, view invoices, and understand your billing options.
Kindship offers flexible subscription plans to fit your needs. This guide covers everything you need to know about billing, subscriptions, and payments.
Understanding Your Subscription
What's Included
Your subscription determines:
- Number of agents — How many agents you can create
- Features available — Basic vs. advanced capabilities
- Usage limits — Conversation and planning limits
- Team size — For team plans, how many members can join
- Support level — Community vs. priority support
Current Plan
View your current subscription:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- See your active plan and status
- Review usage against your limits
Plan Types
Free Plan
Get started at no cost:
- Create a limited number of agents
- Access core features
- Community support
Great for exploring Kindship and personal use.
Pro Plan
For individuals who need more:
- More agents and higher limits
- Advanced features
- Email support
- Monthly or annual billing
Team Plan
For teams and organizations:
- Shared team workspace
- Multiple team members
- Collaborative agents
- Priority support
- Team billing and admin
Subscription Lifecycle
Starting a Subscription
- Choose a plan from the pricing page or settings
- Enter payment information
- Confirm your subscription
- Access is granted immediately
Renewal
Subscriptions renew automatically:
- Monthly plans renew each month
- Annual plans renew each year
- You'll receive renewal reminders
Cancellation
You can cancel anytime:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- Click Cancel Subscription
- Access continues until the end of your billing period
- You can resubscribe later
No penalties for canceling. Your data is retained for a period after cancellation.
Billing Details
Viewing Your Billing
Access billing information:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- See current plan, next billing date, and payment method
- Access invoice history
Invoices
Invoices are generated for each payment:
- Automatically emailed to your billing email
- Available in billing settings
- Download PDF for records
Payment Methods
Kindship accepts:
- Credit and debit cards
- Some plans may accept additional methods
Update your payment method in billing settings.
Billing Cycle
Choose your billing cycle:
- Monthly — Pay each month
- Annual — Pay for the year upfront (usually at a discount)
Switch between cycles from billing settings.
Managing Your Subscription
Upgrading
Move to a higher plan:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- Click Upgrade Plan
- Select your new plan
- Confirm the change
Upgrades take effect immediately. You'll receive credit for unused time on your current plan.
Downgrading
Move to a lower plan:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- Click Change Plan
- Select a lower tier
- Confirm the change
Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing period. Make sure you're within the new plan's limits.
Updating Payment Method
Change your card or payment details:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- Find Payment Method
- Click Update
- Enter new payment information
- Save changes
Updating Billing Email
Change where invoices are sent:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- Find Billing Email
- Update the email address
- Confirm the change
Team Billing
For team plans, billing works differently:
Team Owner Pays
The team owner manages billing for the entire team. Team members don't pay individually.
Per-Seat Pricing
Some team plans charge per member:
- Adding members increases your bill
- Removing members decreases your bill
- Prorated charges apply
Team Billing Access
Only team owners can:
- View and pay invoices
- Update payment methods
- Change the team plan
- Cancel the team subscription
Common Questions
What happens if payment fails?
- You'll receive a notification
- We'll retry the payment
- If payment can't be processed, your subscription may pause
- Update your payment method to restore access
Can I get a refund?
- Annual plans may be eligible for prorated refunds
- Contact support to discuss your situation
Is there a free trial?
- Check the pricing page for current trial offers
- Trials let you try paid features before committing
Do you offer discounts?
- Annual billing typically includes a discount
- Check for special offers on the pricing page
- Nonprofits and educational organizations may qualify for discounts
What happens to my data if I cancel?
- Your data is retained for a period after cancellation
- You can export your data before or after canceling
- After the retention period, data may be deleted
Troubleshooting
Can't Update Payment Method
- Make sure you're the account owner (for personal) or team owner (for teams)
- Try a different card
- Check that the card isn't expired
Invoice Not Received
- Check spam/junk folders
- Verify your billing email is correct
- Download directly from billing settings
Subscription Shows Wrong Status
- Wait a few minutes for updates to process
- Refresh the page
- Contact support if the issue persists
Next Steps
- Pricing Plans — Compare available plans
- Managing Subscriptions — Detailed subscription management
- Team Accounts — Team billing and management