Upgrading Your Subscription Plan

Step-by-step guide to upgrading your LeadsFollow subscription plan. Learn when to upgrade, how to change plans, and what features unlock with each subscription tier.

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Upgrading Your Subscription Plan

Learn how to upgrade your subscription plan to get more features, higher limits, and access to advanced capabilities.

When to Upgrade

Reasons to Upgrade

  • Need more storage - Running out of space
  • Team growth - Adding more team members
  • Feature access - Want AI suggestions or advanced features
  • Limits reached - Hit your plan's limits
  • Better collaboration - Need team features

Plan Comparison

Review available plans:

  • Trial - Free 14-day trial
  • Agent - $10/month, solo agent
  • Team - $30/month, up to 5 members
  • Enterprise - Custom pricing, unlimited

Before Upgrading

Check Current Usage

  1. Go to Settings → Billing
  2. Review current usage
  3. Understand your needs
  4. Determine right plan

Compare Plans

Visit pricing page or billing settings:

  • Feature comparison
  • Limit differences
  • Pricing options
  • Support levels

Consider Your Growth

  • Current needs
  • Near-term plans
  • Long-term goals
  • Budget considerations

Upgrading Process

Step 1: Access Upgrade Options

  1. Go to SettingsBilling
  2. Find "Change Plan" or "Upgrade" button
  3. Or visit pricing page
  4. See available plans

Step 2: Select New Plan

  1. Review plan options
  2. Compare features and limits
  3. Select desired plan
  4. Review pricing details

Step 3: Review Changes

Before confirming, review:

  • New monthly/annual cost
  • What you'll gain
  • What you might lose (downgrades)
  • Effective date - Immediate or next cycle

Step 4: Confirm Upgrade

  1. Review all details
  2. Confirm payment method
  3. Accept terms if shown
  4. Click "Upgrade" or "Confirm"
  5. Processing begins

Step 5: Confirmation

After upgrade:

  • Confirmation email sent
  • New features available immediately
  • Billing updated
  • Limits increased right away

Upgrade Scenarios

Trial → Agent

Upgrade from:

  • 14-day free trial
  • Limited to 50 leads/trips
  • No AI features
  • Solo only

Upgrade to:

  • $10/month
  • Unlimited leads/trips
  • AI suggestions enabled
  • Full CRM features

When to do it:

  • Trial ending soon
  • Need more than 50 leads
  • Want AI features
  • Ready to commit

Agent → Team

Upgrade from:

  • $10/month solo plan
  • Unlimited leads/trips
  • No team features

Upgrade to:

  • $30/month
  • Up to 5 team members
  • Team collaboration
  • Shared leads and tasks

When to do it:

  • Hiring team members
  • Need collaboration
  • Want to share leads
  • Growing business

Team → Enterprise

Upgrade from:

  • $30/month team plan
  • Limited to 5 members
  • Standard support

Upgrade to:

  • Custom pricing
  • Unlimited team members
  • Dedicated support
  • Custom features

When to do it:

  • More than 5 team members
  • Need custom solutions
  • Want dedicated support
  • Large organization

Immediate vs. Next Cycle

Immediate Upgrade

Most upgrades take effect:

  • Right away - Features available instantly
  • New limits - Increased immediately
  • Prorated billing - Charge difference for remaining period
  • Full access - All features unlocked

Next Cycle Upgrade

Some changes may wait:

  • Billing cycle - Starts next month
  • Confirm timing - Check upgrade details
  • Plan accordingly - Know when it takes effect

Payment Changes

Updated Billing

After upgrade:

  • New amount charged
  • Prorated charges may apply
  • Payment method used automatically
  • Invoice generated

Prorating Explained

If upgrading mid-cycle:

  • You pay difference for remaining days
  • Next full charge at new rate
  • Fair pricing for partial period
  • Detailed on invoice

Downgrading

When Downgrading

If you downgrade:

  • Lose features - No longer available
  • Lower limits - Reduced immediately
  • Keep data - Nothing deleted
  • Billing adjusted - Credits may apply

Downgrade Process

  1. Go to Billing settings
  2. Select lower plan
  3. Review what you'll lose
  4. Confirm downgrade
  5. Changes take effect next cycle (usually)

Important: Review data that exceeds new limits before downgrading.

Team Plan Upgrades

Adding Team Members

When upgrading to Team plan:

  • Can invite team members immediately
  • Up to 5 members allowed
  • Share leads and collaborate
  • Team features enabled

Team Setup

After upgrading:

  1. Go to Team page
  2. Invite team members
  3. Set up roles
  4. Start collaborating

Enterprise Upgrades

Contacting Sales

For Enterprise:

  1. Visit pricing page
  2. Click "Contact Sales" or "Enterprise"
  3. Fill out form
  4. Sales team contacts you
  5. Discuss custom needs

Enterprise Process

  • Consultation - Discuss requirements
  • Custom quote - Pricing based on needs
  • Implementation - Setup assistance
  • Dedicated support - Ongoing help

After Upgrading

Access New Features

Immediately after upgrade:

  • New features appear
  • Limits increased
  • Team features enabled (if Team plan)
  • Full access unlocked

Verify Changes

Check that upgrade worked:

  • Go to Settings → Billing
  • Verify new plan shown
  • Check updated limits
  • Test new features
  • Confirm billing updated

Team Notification

If upgrading to Team:

  • Notify team members
  • Explain new features
  • Invite them to join
  • Set up collaboration

Troubleshooting

Upgrade Not Processing

  • Check payment method is valid
  • Verify sufficient funds
  • Try again
  • Contact support if issues persist

Features Not Available

  • Refresh the page
  • Log out and back in
  • Check plan status
  • Wait a few minutes for sync
  • Contact support

Wrong Plan Shown

  • Refresh billing page
  • Check confirmation email
  • Verify payment processed
  • Contact support to verify

Billing Questions

  • Review invoice details
  • Check prorating explanation
  • Contact billing support
  • Review plan terms

Best Practices

1. Plan Ahead

  • Upgrade before hitting limits
  • Consider growth needs
  • Budget for increase
  • Time upgrades well

2. Understand Changes

  • Read plan comparison
  • Know what you're getting
  • Understand billing changes
  • Ask questions if unsure

3. Test Features

  • Try new features after upgrade
  • Verify everything works
  • Test with team if applicable
  • Report any issues

4. Monitor Usage

  • Check new limits
  • Monitor usage patterns
  • Adjust as needed
  • Plan for future

Next: Learn about subscription plans →

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