# Upgrading Your Plan

### Overview

Upgrade to unlock more AI features, higher limits, and premium capabilities for your career development.

### Available Plans

| Plan             | Price                        | Best For                     |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| **Free**         | $0/month                     | Getting started, light usage |
| **Pro Basic**    | $12.99/month or $119.88/year | Active career explorers      |
| **Pro Standard** | $24.99/month or $239.88/year | Power users, job seekers     |

### How to Upgrade

#### From the Pricing Page

1. Click **Pricing** in the sidebar (or navigate to `/pricing`)
2. Choose between **Monthly** or **Annual** billing
3. Select your desired plan (Pro Basic or Pro Standard)
4. Click the upgrade button
5. Complete checkout with Stripe (credit/debit card)
6. Your new features activate immediately!

#### From Your Profile

1. Click your avatar in the sidebar
2. Select **Profile**
3. Find the plan section
4. Click **Upgrade to Pro** or **Upgrade to Standard**
5. Complete checkout

#### From the Subscription Page

1. Navigate to **Settings → Subscription**
2. Click your desired upgrade option
3. Complete checkout

### What Happens After Upgrading?

#### Immediate Changes

* ✅ Your limits increase to your new plan's levels instantly
* ✅ New features become available immediately
* ✅ Your account status updates in real-time

#### Features by Plan

**Upgrading to Pro Basic ($12.99/mo)**

* 5 AI Impact Reports (up from 1)
* 25 AI Skill Recommendations (up from 10)
* 15 AI Resume Generations (up from 3)
* **NEW:** Import resumes from PDF/DOCX
* **NEW:** DOCX Resume Export
* Email support

**Upgrading to Pro Standard ($24.99/mo)**

* **NEW: AI Career Coach (Melo)** (50 daily credits)
* 50 AI Impact Reports
* 100 AI Skill Recommendations
* 50 AI Resume Generations
* Import resumes from PDF/DOCX
* **DOCX Resume Export** (also in Pro Basic)
* **Advanced analytics & insights**
* **Priority support**
* **Early access to features**

#### Your Existing Data

* ✅ All your careers, skills, and reports remain intact
* ✅ Previously generated resumes stay available
* ✅ Nothing is lost or reset

### Payment Options

#### Monthly Billing

| Plan         | Price        |
| ------------ | ------------ |
| Pro Basic    | $12.99/month |
| Pro Standard | $24.99/month |

* Cancel anytime
* Best for: Trying a plan, short-term needs

#### Annual Billing

| Plan         | Price        | Savings     |
| ------------ | ------------ | ----------- |
| Pro Basic    | $119.88/year | Save $36.00 |
| Pro Standard | $239.88/year | Save $60.00 |

* Best for: Long-term career development
* Equivalent to \~20-23% off monthly pricing

### Billing & Invoices

* Payments processed securely by Stripe
* Automatic monthly/annual renewal
* Invoices sent to your registered email
* View payment history in Stripe Customer Portal

### Managing Your Subscription

After upgrading, you can:

* **View subscription status**: Profile → Subscription section
* **Update payment method**: Click "Manage Billing"
* **Change plans**: Upgrade or downgrade from Profile
* **Cancel subscription**: Click "Manage Billing" → Cancel
* **View invoices**: Available in Stripe portal

### Upgrading from Pro Basic to Pro Standard

Already on Pro Basic and need more? You can upgrade to Pro Standard:

1. Go to **Profile** or **Pricing**
2. Click **Upgrade to Standard**
3. You'll be charged the difference prorated for the current period
4. Limits increase immediately

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### What payment methods are accepted?

All major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover).

#### Is my payment information secure?

Yes. We use Stripe, a PCI Level 1 certified payment processor. Your card details never touch our servers.

#### Can I upgrade mid-month?

Yes! Your new limits activate immediately. You'll be charged the full monthly/annual rate, and your billing cycle starts from the upgrade date.

#### What if I'm not satisfied?

Contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Use the chat widget in your dashboard or email support.

#### Should I start with Pro Basic or Pro Standard?

* **Start with Pro Basic** if you're unsure about usage—you can always upgrade later
* **Start with Pro Standard** if you know you'll be actively job searching or analyzing many careers

#### Do you offer discounts?

* **Annual billing** saves \~20-23% over monthly
* We occasionally offer promotional discounts via email

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### Related Articles

* [Free vs Pro Comparison](/skillmelo-help-center/billing-and-subscription/readme.md)
* [Managing Your Subscription](#managing-your-subscription)
* [Cancellation Policy](/skillmelo-help-center/billing-and-subscription/cancellation-policy.md)


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