Billing & Plans
PixoMonitor offers plans for every team size, from free personal use to enterprise deployments. This guide covers available plans, features, and how to manage your subscription.
Available Plans
Free Plan
Perfect for personal projects and getting started.
Includes:
- 5 monitors
- 5-minute check intervals
- 1 status page
- Email alerts
- 7-day data retention
- Community support
Limitations:
- No team members
- No custom domains
- No advanced monitor types
- Basic alerting only
The Free plan is great for trying PixoMonitor before committing. Upgrade anytime to unlock more features.
Starter Plan
For small teams and growing projects.
Includes:
- 20 monitors
- 1-minute check intervals
- 3 status pages
- Email, Slack, and webhook alerts
- 3 team members
- 30-day data retention
- Email support
Additional features:
- Custom status page domains
- Basic incident management
- Maintenance windows
Pro Plan
For professional teams who need advanced monitoring.
Includes:
- 50 monitors
- 30-second check intervals
- 10 status pages
- All alert channels (including SMS)
- 10 team members
- 90-day data retention
- Priority email support
Additional features:
- All monitor types (SSL, Domain, Transaction, etc.)
- SLA tracking
- Escalation policies
- On-call schedules
- Post-mortems
- API access
Team Plan
For larger teams with complex monitoring needs.
Includes:
- 200 monitors
- 30-second check intervals
- Unlimited status pages
- All alert channels (including voice)
- 25 team members
- 1-year data retention
- Priority support with SLA
Additional features:
- Everything in Pro
- Multiple escalation policies
- Advanced SLA reporting
- Custom integrations
- Audit logs
Enterprise Plan
For organizations requiring maximum scale and support.
Includes:
- Unlimited monitors
- 10-second check intervals
- Unlimited status pages
- All alert channels
- Unlimited team members
- Custom data retention
- Dedicated support
Additional features:
- Everything in Team
- SSO/SAML authentication
- Custom contracts
- Dedicated account manager
- On-premise deployment option
- Custom SLA
Enterprise plans are customized for your organization. Contact our sales team for a quote.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Free | Starter | Pro | Team | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monitors | 5 | 20 | 50 | 200 | Unlimited |
| Check interval | 5 min | 1 min | 30 sec | 30 sec | 10 sec |
| Team members | 1 | 3 | 10 | 25 | Unlimited |
| Status pages | 1 | 3 | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Data retention | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year | Custom |
| SMS alerts | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Voice alerts | - | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| SLA tracking | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Escalation policies | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| On-call schedules | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SSO/SAML | - | - | - | - | Yes |
Upgrading Your Plan
Go to Billing Settings
Navigate to Settings → Billing or click Upgrade in the header.
Choose your plan
Review the available plans and select the one that fits your needs.
Select billing cycle
Choose monthly or annual billing. Annual billing saves 20%.
Enter payment information
Provide your credit card or other payment method. Payments are processed securely via Stripe.
Confirm upgrade
Review your order and confirm. New features are available immediately.
Prorated Billing
When upgrading mid-cycle:
- You're charged the difference for the remainder of the billing period
- New features activate immediately
- Your next bill reflects the new plan amount
Downgrading Your Plan
You can downgrade to a lower plan at any time:
- Go to Settings → Billing
- Click Change Plan
- Select the lower plan
- Confirm the change
What happens when you downgrade:
- The change takes effect at the end of your current billing period
- You keep current plan features until then
- If you exceed new plan limits, you'll need to remove monitors/members
Before downgrading, ensure you're within the new plan's limits. If you have 30 monitors and downgrade to Starter (20 monitors), you'll need to delete 10 monitors.
Managing Payment Methods
Adding a Payment Method
- Go to Settings → Billing → Payment Methods
- Click Add Payment Method
- Enter card details
- Card is verified with a small temporary charge
Supported Payment Methods
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- Debit cards
- Bank transfers (Enterprise plans)
- Invoice billing (Enterprise plans)
Updating Payment Information
- Go to Settings → Billing → Payment Methods
- Click on the payment method
- Update the details or add a new card
- Set as default if needed
Removing a Payment Method
- Go to Settings → Billing → Payment Methods
- Ensure another payment method is set as default
- Click Remove on the card to delete
Billing Cycle
Monthly Billing
- Charged on the same day each month
- Example: Sign up on March 15, charged March 15, April 15, etc.
- Cancel anytime, access continues until period ends
Annual Billing
- Charged once per year
- 20% discount compared to monthly
- Cancel anytime, access continues until period ends
- No partial refunds for unused months
Changing Billing Cycle
To switch from monthly to annual (or vice versa):
- Go to Settings → Billing
- Click Change Billing Cycle
- The change applies at your next billing date
Invoices and Receipts
Viewing Invoices
- Go to Settings → Billing → Invoices
- See all past invoices with dates and amounts
- Click any invoice to view details
Downloading Invoices
- Click Download PDF on any invoice
- Invoices include all required tax information
- Use for expense reports or accounting
Invoice Details
Each invoice includes:
- Invoice number and date
- Plan details and pricing
- Any prorated charges
- Payment method used
- Tax information (if applicable)
Usage and Limits
Monitoring Usage
Track your usage against plan limits:
- Monitors used: X of Y
- Team members: X of Y
- Status pages: X of Y
Find this in Settings → Billing → Usage or on your dashboard.
Approaching Limits
When you're near your plan limits:
- You'll see a warning in the dashboard
- Email notification at 80% and 100%
- Option to upgrade or remove items
Exceeding Limits
If you exceed plan limits:
- You can't create new monitors/members/pages
- Existing items continue working
- Upgrade to increase limits
Cancellation
Canceling Your Subscription
Go to Billing Settings
Navigate to Settings → Billing.
Click Cancel Subscription
Find the cancellation option at the bottom of the page.
Provide feedback (optional)
Let us know why you're leaving — it helps us improve.
Confirm cancellation
Your subscription will be canceled at the end of the billing period.
What Happens After Cancellation
- Access continues until the billing period ends
- After that, your account reverts to the Free plan
- Monitors exceeding Free limits are paused (not deleted)
- Data is retained for 30 days, then deleted
You can reactivate anytime. Your monitors and settings are preserved for 30 days after cancellation.
Refund Policy
- Monthly plans: No refunds for unused days
- Annual plans: No partial refunds
- Exceptions: Contact support for billing errors or special circumstances
Enterprise Billing
Enterprise customers have additional billing options:
Invoice Billing
- Receive invoices instead of automatic charges
- Net-30 or custom payment terms
- Purchase orders supported
Custom Contracts
- Multi-year agreements available
- Volume discounts for large deployments
- Custom SLAs included
Dedicated Support
- Named account manager
- Direct communication channel
- Quarterly business reviews
Contact sales@pixomonitor.com for enterprise pricing.
Tax Information
Tax-Exempt Status
If your organization is tax-exempt:
- Go to Settings → Billing → Tax Information
- Upload your tax exemption certificate
- We'll review and apply exemption
VAT/GST
- VAT is charged for EU customers based on location
- GST applies for certain countries
- Business customers can provide VAT/GST number for reverse charge
Tax Invoices
All invoices include proper tax documentation for your accounting needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I try paid features before upgrading?
Yes! Contact support for a 14-day trial of any paid plan.
What happens if my payment fails?
- We'll retry the payment for 7 days
- You'll receive email notifications
- After 7 days, your account reverts to Free
Can I change plans anytime?
Yes, upgrade or downgrade whenever you need to.
Do you offer non-profit discounts?
Yes! Contact support with proof of non-profit status for 50% off.
Can I get a discount for startups?
We offer special startup pricing. Contact support with details about your startup.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for annual plans if you're not satisfied.
