Account & Billing
Manage your subscription
Your BigIdeasDB subscription is managed from the account and billing area of your dashboard, with payments handled securely through Stripe. This page shows you where everything lives and how to make changes.
Last updated: July 9, 2026
Quick answer
Open the account and billing area of your dashboard to see your current plan, switch between monthly and yearly billing, update your payment method, and open the Stripe customer portal for invoices.
- View your current tier (Free, Lite, or Pro) and renewal date.
- Change plans or switch between monthly and yearly billing.
- Update your card or payment method through Stripe.
- Open the Stripe customer portal for receipts and invoices.
On this page
Where to manage your subscription
Everything about your plan lives in the account and billing area of your dashboard. From there you can see which tier you are on, when it renews, and which billing cycle you are on. Billing itself is handled through Stripe, so your card details are stored securely with Stripe rather than on our servers.
- Current plan - see whether you are on Free, Lite, or Pro.
- Billing cycle - monthly and yearly billing are both available, and yearly saves versus monthly.
- Payment method - update the card on file through Stripe.
- Invoices - open the Stripe customer portal for receipts and past invoices.
Changing your plan or billing cycle
You can move between tiers at any time. To understand what each tier unlocks before you change, see Plans & pricing explained. To move up to Pro, see Upgrade to Pro.
Moving up a tier takes effect right away, so the features that tier includes become available as soon as your payment is confirmed. Switching between monthly and yearly billing changes how often you are charged and is a good way to lower your ongoing cost, since yearly saves versus paying monthly. If you move down a tier, you keep access to what you paid for through the end of your current period, and the lower tier applies from the next renewal.
Current prices
Prices are always shown on the pricing and upgrade page rather than here, so you see the latest figures. Check <a href="/docs/plans-and-pricing">Plans & pricing explained</a> or the upgrade page for current amounts.
What each tier includes
It helps to know where your account sits before you make a change. BigIdeasDB has three tiers, and each one builds on the one below it.
- Free - free tools, calculators, the idea generator, and limited database browsing.
- Lite - adds full access to the pain-points and SaaS-ideas databases.
- Pro - everything, including the MCP server, TrustMRR revenue intelligence, unlimited BuildGuide and Reddit pipelines, full BuildHub, and priority support.
If you are not sure which tier fits your work, the tier comparison in Plans & pricing explained lays out each one side by side so you can pick with confidence.
Keeping your payment method current
A subscription only renews cleanly when the card on file is valid, so it is worth keeping your payment method up to date, especially before a renewal date. You update your card through Stripe from the same billing area, and because Stripe processes the change directly, the new details take effect immediately for your next charge.
Update before renewal
If your card is expiring or you are switching banks, update it a few days before your renewal date so your plan renews without interruption.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I update my payment method?
In the account and billing area of your dashboard. Payment details are handled through Stripe, so updating your card is done securely via Stripe.
Can I switch between monthly and yearly billing?
Yes. Both monthly and yearly billing are available, and yearly saves versus paying monthly. You can change your cycle from the billing area.
Will changing my plan take effect immediately?
Moving up a tier takes effect as soon as your payment is confirmed, so the new features unlock right away. If you move down, you keep your current access through the end of the period you have paid for, and the lower tier applies from the next renewal.
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