# Billing
Workspaces require a paid subscription to access advanced features, team collaboration tools, and larger-scale operations. This page explains the key billing concepts and operations for managing your Workspace subscription.
# Trial Period
All new Workspaces begin with a 30-day trial of the Starter Plan. During the trial:
- You can explore all features available in the Starter Plan.
- No credit card information is required.
- At the end of the trial, Workspaces enter read-only mode if a subscription is not activated.
# Subscriptions
Subscribe to a paid plan to continue using a Workspace beyond the trial period. All billing and subscription options are managed directly in the Workspace Settings > Billing section.
Key points:
- Subscription costs adjust dynamically as you add and remove members.
- When members are removed, their seats remain allocated and billed until the next billing cycle begins.
- Plans and pricing details are displayed directly in the in-app billing section.
- Billing supports both monthly and annual payment options.
# Managing Billing
You can manage your Workspace subscription directly from the in-app billing interface. Available operations include:
Upgrading Plans: Easily switch to higher-tier plans as your needs evolve.
Downgrading Plans: Not yet supported in-app; contact Speckle Support to downgrade.
Adding Members:
- Adding a member immediately increases the subscription cost by one seat (if no unoccupied seats are available).
- The cost adjustment is reflected on the next invoice.
Removing Members:
- Removing a member does not immediately lower the subscription cost.
- The seat count remains unchanged for the current billing cycle, and costs will be adjusted based on the current member count at the start of the next billing cycle.
Cancelling a Subscription: Cancel your subscription to stop future charges. Workspaces will enter read-only mode after the current billing cycle ends, but all data remains intact.
# Data and Access
When a subscription lapses:
- All Workspace data remains intact and accessible in read-only mode.
- You can only create new versions, add members, or edit once the subscription is reactivated.
# Notes
- The in-app billing section provides detailed pricing and feature comparisons.
- To upgrade, manage members, or adjust your Workspace settings, visit Settings > Billing in the Workspace interface.
- For billing-related assistance, contact Speckle Support.