Account & Billing
Upgrade to Pro
Pro unlocks the full BigIdeasDB suite - every database, the MCP server, TrustMRR revenue intelligence, unlimited pipelines and BuildGuide journeys, full BuildHub, and priority support. Upgrading takes a minute through Stripe.
Last updated: July 9, 2026
Quick answer
Open the upgrade page, choose Pro with monthly or yearly billing, and complete checkout through Stripe. Pro features unlock immediately once payment is confirmed.
- Pro unlocks the MCP server, TrustMRR, full BuildHub, and unlimited pipelines and BuildGuide journeys.
- Choose monthly or yearly billing; yearly saves versus monthly.
- Checkout is handled securely through Stripe.
- Access unlocks as soon as payment is confirmed.
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What Pro unlocks
Pro gives you full access to every database and analysis tool. Several capabilities are Pro-only:
- MCP server - generate credentials to connect your AI client via the hosted MCP server.
- TrustMRR / Revenue Intelligence - verified SaaS revenue, benchmarks, clusters, and deals.
- Unlimited BuildGuide journeys and unlimited Reddit pipelines.
- Full BuildHub - the visual, infinite-canvas project workspace.
- Priority support.
Where Free gives you the tools, calculators, and idea generator, and Lite adds the pain-points and SaaS-ideas databases, Pro is the tier that opens the whole suite at once. If you find yourself moving between research, revenue data, and building, Pro removes the limits that sit between those steps. The MCP overview and TrustMRR overview go deeper on the two headline features.
Current prices
For the latest Pro price and the monthly-versus-yearly comparison, check the upgrade or <a href="/docs/plans-and-pricing">pricing page</a> rather than relying on a figure quoted elsewhere.
How to upgrade
- 1
Open the upgrade page
Go to the account and billing area of your dashboard and choose to upgrade, or open the pricing page and select Pro.
- 2
Pick your billing cycle
Choose monthly or yearly billing. Yearly saves versus paying monthly.
- 3
Complete checkout
Enter your payment details in the secure Stripe checkout and confirm.
- 4
Start using Pro
Pro features unlock as soon as payment is confirmed. Generate your MCP credentials and open TrustMRR from the dashboard.
Getting the most from your first day on Pro
Once payment is confirmed, the whole suite is open, so it is worth spending a few minutes wiring up the pieces you will use most. A short setup pass now saves you looking for each feature later.
- Generate your MCP credentials so your AI client can query BigIdeasDB directly.
- Open TrustMRR to explore verified revenue, benchmarks, and clusters.
- Start a BuildGuide journey or a Reddit pipeline now that both are unlimited.
- Open BuildHub to set up your first project on the visual canvas.
If you want a guided path through the suite after upgrading, the welcome guide walks through where each feature lives and how they fit together.
Choosing monthly or yearly
Both billing cycles unlock exactly the same Pro features, so the choice is only about cost and commitment. Monthly billing keeps things flexible and is a good way to try Pro at a smaller upfront cost. Yearly billing saves versus paying monthly across the year, which suits you if you already know Pro is part of your workflow. You can switch cycles later from the billing area, so the decision is not permanent.
Not sure yet?
Start monthly if you want to try Pro first, then switch to yearly from the billing area once you know it fits, to capture the yearly saving.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Pro to use the MCP server?
Yes. The hosted BigIdeasDB MCP server requires a Pro membership to generate credentials. See <a href="/docs/what-is-the-mcp">the MCP overview</a> for details.
How soon do Pro features unlock after I upgrade?
As soon as your payment is confirmed through Stripe. You can then generate MCP credentials, open TrustMRR, and use unlimited pipelines and BuildGuide journeys.
Is there any difference in features between monthly and yearly Pro?
No. Monthly and yearly Pro unlock exactly the same features. The only difference is cost and cycle, and yearly saves versus paying monthly. You can switch cycles later from the billing area.
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