Overview
If you are currently on a monthly Pro plan and considering switching to an annual plan, you may notice differences in pricing and wonder how the transition affects your existing subscription. This article explains what to expect when you upgrade, including how promotional annual pricing is structured, what bonus credits may be included, and how your billing changes after the switch.
How Annual Plan Pricing Works
Annual plans are offered at a discounted effective monthly rate compared to the standard month-to-month price. When you switch to an annual plan, you are charged a single upfront payment that reflects this discounted rate spread across 12 months.
To verify the pricing details that apply to your account:
- During the upgrade checkout flow, review the annual total, the effective monthly equivalent, and any promotional savings displayed on the pricing screen before confirming your purchase.
- If the quoted amount looks unexpectedly high, this is typically because the annual plan is billed as a single lump sum rather than in monthly installments — the total annual cost is still lower than paying month-to-month for 12 months.
- After completing the upgrade, check the confirmation email sent to your registered address — it will itemize the amount charged, the plan term, and the renewal date.
Hyperdrive Credits Included with Annual Plans
Some annual plan upgrades include bonus Hyperdrive credits as part of a promotional offer. If your upgrade included a credit bonus, those credits are applied to your account automatically at the time of purchase — you do not need to redeem a code or take any additional action.
To check how many Hyperdrive credits are currently on your account, navigate to Avatar → Billing → Plans & Top-ups (Billing). The balance shown there will reflect any bonus credits added during your upgrade.
What Happens to Your Monthly Billing When You Switch
When you upgrade from a monthly plan to an annual plan, the following generally applies:
- Monthly subscription: Your previous monthly subscription is replaced by the annual plan at the time of upgrade. You will no longer be billed on a monthly cycle.
- Proration: If you upgrade mid-cycle, any unused days remaining in your current monthly billing period may be credited toward the annual plan cost. The exact proration amount will be shown during checkout before you confirm.
- Renewal date: Your new annual renewal date is set from the date you complete the upgrade. This date will appear in your confirmation email and in your account billing settings.
If you have already upgraded and want to confirm the changes to your billing, check the confirmation email sent to you at the time of purchase or review the billing section of your account settings for a full transaction history.
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