> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.edgeanalyzer.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Subscribe

> Subscribe to Edge Analyzer and manage your plan

## During the Trial

Your trial runs for 14 days with full Pro access. Before the trial expires, you can subscribe to continue using Edge Analyzer.

<Info>
  You'll receive email reminders as your trial approaches its end date.
</Info>

## Subscribing to a Plan

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Settings">
    Navigate to **Settings** in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Subscription">
    Click on the **Subscription** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Your Plan">
    Select **Basic** or **Pro** based on your needs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Billing Frequency">
    Choose **Monthly** or **Yearly** billing (yearly saves 20%).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Payment Details">
    A secure Paddle checkout overlay opens inline. Enter your payment details there.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Complete the subscription and start using Edge Analyzer.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Payment Processing

<Card title="Powered by Paddle" icon="credit-card">
  All payments are processed through **Paddle**, our Merchant of Record. Paddle handles payment processing, tax calculation, and invoicing. Edge Analyzer never sees or stores your payment details.
</Card>

## Switching Plans

### Upgrading from Basic to Pro

1. Go to **Settings** → **Subscription**
2. Click **Upgrade to Pro**
3. The price difference is prorated for the remainder of your billing period
4. Pro features are available immediately:
   * AI insights
   * Mentor sharing
   * Unlimited accounts

### Downgrading from Pro to Basic

1. Go to **Settings** → **Subscription**
2. Click **Switch to Basic**
3. The change takes effect at the end of your current billing period
4. You retain Pro access until the billing period ends

<Warning>
  After downgrading, if you exceed Basic limits (2 connections, 20 accounts), existing connections remain but you cannot add new ones until you're within limits.
</Warning>

### Switching Billing Frequency

You can switch between monthly and yearly billing:

1. Go to **Settings** → **Subscription**
2. Select the new billing frequency
3. Yearly billing gives you a **20% discount** compared to monthly

| Plan  | Monthly            | Yearly   | Savings |
| ----- | ------------------ | -------- | ------- |
| Basic | $49/mo ($588/yr)   | \$470/yr | \$118   |
| Pro   | $99/mo ($1,188/yr) | \$950/yr | \$238   |