Upgrading your plan
Upgrade your CloudSignal plan for more connections, messages, and features.
Upgrade to a higher plan when you need more capacity, more team members, or higher SLA. Use this guide to walk through the upgrade flow, understand proration, and plan downgrades.
When to upgrade
Consider upgrading when:
- You're consistently above 80% of your connection limit
- Message usage approaches your monthly quota
- You need more team members
- You require higher SLA or priority support
Available upgrades
| From | To | Added capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Pro | 90 more connections, 900K more messages |
| Pro | Business | 900 more connections, 9M more messages |
| Business | Enterprise | Custom limits, dedicated support |
Go to billing settings
- Log into the CloudSignal dashboard
- Go to Settings → Billing
Click upgrade
Click the Upgrade Plan button.
Select new plan
Choose your new plan:
| Plan | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | Growing projects | $29/month |
| Business | Production workloads | $99/month |
| Enterprise | Large-scale deployments | Contact sales |
Enter payment details
If upgrading from Free:
- Enter credit card information
- Add billing address
- Review total
If upgrading from a paid plan:
- Review prorated charges
- Confirm payment method
Confirm upgrade
- Review the plan change
- Click Confirm Upgrade
- New limits apply immediately
Pricing
Monthly billing
| Plan | Price | Connections | Messages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 10 | 100K |
| Pro | $29/mo | 100 | 1M |
| Business | $99/mo | 1,000 | 10M |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Annual billing
Save 20% with annual billing:
| Plan | Monthly equivalent | Annual price |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $23/mo | $276/year |
| Business | $79/mo | $948/year |
What happens when you upgrade
Immediately
- New connection and message limits apply
- Access to new features unlocked
- Team member limits increased
Billing
| Change | Charge |
|---|---|
| Free to paid | Full first month charged |
| Upgrade mid-cycle | Prorated based on days remaining |
| Annual plans | Difference charged immediately |
Example proration
Upgrading from Pro ($29) to Business ($99) on day 15 of 30:
Days remaining: 15
Daily rate difference: ($99 - $29) / 30 = $2.33
Prorated charge: $2.33 x 15 = $35
You pay: $35 now
Next month: $99 full priceDowngrading
If you need to reduce your plan:
- Go to Settings → Billing
- Click Change Plan
- Select a lower tier
- Changes apply at end of current billing cycle
Downgrading may cause issues if your current usage exceeds the lower plan's limits. Review your usage first.
Before downgrading
Check that your usage fits the new limits:
| Metric | Your current | New limit | Safe to downgrade? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | 45 | 100 | Yes |
| Messages | 800K | 1M | Yes |
| Team members | 3 | 5 | Yes |
Enterprise plans
For large-scale deployments, Enterprise offers:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Custom limits | Set connection and message limits to fit your needs |
| Dedicated infrastructure | Isolated broker instances |
| Custom SLA | Up to 99.99% uptime guarantee |
| Dedicated support | Named support engineer |
| Volume discounts | Pricing based on committed usage |
| Custom contracts | Annual agreements with invoicing |
Contact sales
- Go to Settings → Billing
- Click Contact Sales under Enterprise
- Fill out the inquiry form
- Our team will reach out within 1 business day
Upgrading considerations
Plan ahead
Don't wait until you hit limits:
- Monitor usage trends weekly
- Upgrade before you reach 90%
- Consider seasonal spikes
Test in stages
For major upgrades:
- Start with monthly billing
- Verify usage fits new plan
- Switch to annual for savings
Team coordination
Before upgrading:
- Notify your team of new limits
- Update monitoring thresholds
- Review ACL rules for new capacity
FAQ
Can I try a higher plan before committing?
Contact support to request a trial upgrade for testing.
What if I upgrade and don't need it?
You can downgrade at any time. Changes take effect at cycle end.
Is there a setup fee?
No setup fees for any plan level.
Can I pause my subscription?
Not currently. You can downgrade to Free which has no charge.
How do annual plans work?
Pay upfront for 12 months at a discounted rate. Upgrades are prorated; downgrades apply at renewal.
Next steps
- Current plan - Check your usage
- Active sessions - Monitor connections
- Support - Contact us for help