Billing¶
Manage your Parapet Security subscription, view usage, and download invoices.
Billing Overview¶
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Plans & Pricing
Compare subscription plans and features.
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Usage Limits
Understand alert quotas and rate limits.
Accessing Billing¶
- Log in to app.parapetsecurity.com
- Go to Settings → Account & Billing
Owner Access Required
Only organization owners can access billing settings.
Subscription Management¶
Current Subscription¶
View your current plan:
- Plan name - Starter, Professional, or Team
- Status - Active, Trialing, Canceled
- Billing period - Monthly
- Renewal date - When next payment is due
Usage Summary¶
See your alert consumption:
- Alerts this period - Current usage
- Plan limit - Maximum alerts allowed
- Usage percentage - Visual progress bar
- Overage - If you've exceeded your limit
Billing Portal¶
Click Manage Billing to access the Paddle billing portal:
- Update payment method
- Download invoices
- View payment history
- Cancel subscription
Upgrading Your Plan¶
From Dashboard¶
- Go to Settings → Account & Billing
- Click Upgrade Plan
- Select your new plan
- Complete checkout
What Happens¶
- Upgrade takes effect immediately
- You're charged the prorated difference
- New limits apply right away
Downgrading¶
- Go to Settings → Account & Billing
- Click Change Plan
- Select a lower tier
- Confirm the change
Downgrade Timing
Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing period. You keep current features until then.
Cancellation¶
How to Cancel¶
- Go to Settings → Account & Billing
- Click Manage Billing to open Paddle portal
- Click Cancel Subscription
- Choose immediate or end-of-period
- Confirm cancellation
What Happens¶
| Option | Effect |
|---|---|
| End of period | Access until period ends, no renewal |
| Immediate | Access stops, partial refund may apply |
After Cancellation¶
- Alerts stop being processed
- Historical data retained for 30 days
- Can resubscribe anytime
- Data permanently deleted after 30 days
Payment Methods¶
Accepted¶
- Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
- PayPal (in some regions)
Updating Payment¶
- Click Manage Billing
- In Paddle portal, click Update Payment
- Enter new card details
- Save changes
Failed Payments¶
If a payment fails:
- Email notification sent
- 3 retry attempts over 7 days
- After final failure, subscription canceled
- Resubscribe anytime after updating payment
Invoices¶
Downloading Invoices¶
- Click Manage Billing
- In Paddle portal, click Invoices
- Click Download for any invoice
Invoice Details¶
Each invoice includes:
- Invoice number
- Billing period
- Itemized charges
- Tax information
- Payment status
VAT/Tax¶
- Prices shown exclude tax
- Tax calculated at checkout
- EU customers: VAT applied based on country
- Business customers: Provide VAT ID for reverse charge
Common Questions¶
How is usage calculated?¶
Each alert that's successfully received counts as 1 alert, regardless of size or processing time.
What happens if I exceed my limit?¶
Alerts are queued until the next billing period or until you upgrade.
Can I get a refund?¶
Monthly plans are non-refundable. You can cancel anytime and your subscription will remain active until the end of the billing period.
Is there a free trial?¶
New accounts include a 14-day trial of the Professional plan.
Getting Help¶
For billing questions:
- Email: billing@parapetsecurity.com
- Include your organization name and email