Billing & Plans

Backdrop offers different plans designed to suit various needs, from individual users to teams. You can start with a free plan that gives you access to core features, then upgrade to a paid plan when you need more capacity. Each plan comes with its own set of limits and features. You can compare plans side by side from the Billing page.

Each plan has specific limits on key resources including the number of archives you can create, storage space, team members, public collections, and AI credits. If you reach a limit, you will see a banner in your dashboard and will need to upgrade or free up resources to continue. Upgrading to a higher plan increases your limits across all categories.

You can upgrade your plan at any time from the Billing section in Settings. When you upgrade, the new limits take effect immediately so you can continue working without interruption. Payment is processed securely, and your billing period starts from the upgrade date.

If you need more storage than your plan provides, you can purchase additional storage addons. Storage addons are available on paid plans and can be upgraded or canceled at any time. Each addon adds extra space to your account on top of your plan's base storage allocation.

AI credit packs let you purchase additional AI credits as a one-time addon. Unlike plan credits that reset each billing cycle, purchased credits never expire. You can buy credit packs from the Billing page whenever you need more AI capacity. Credits are used when you interact with the AI chat feature.

You can cancel your subscription at any time from the Billing section. When you cancel, your plan reverts to the free plan at the end of your current billing period. Until then, you retain full access to all paid features. After the downgrade, any archives or content that exceed free plan limits remain accessible but you will not be able to create new content until you free up space or upgrade again.

All payments are processed securely through Stripe, a leading payment processor. Backdrop does not store or handle your payment details directly. Your card information is managed entirely by Stripe using industry-standard encryption and compliance practices. Receipts are available from the Billing page after each successful payment.