> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.prompteus.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Billing

> Understand Prompteus billing, manage your usage, and configure billing settings.

Prompteus uses a pay-as-you-go billing model with a generous free tier. This guide explains our billing system, pricing, and how to manage your billing settings.

## Billing Overview

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### Free Tier

The free tier provides essential features to get started with Prompteus, including:

* First 50,000 Neuron executions free per month
* First team member seat free
* Basic log retention (24 hours)
* No credit card required for free tier usage

<Note>
  If you stay within the free tier limits, you can use Prompteus without providing payment information. However, your account will be paused if you exceed these limits without a payment method on file.
</Note>

### Pricing Structure

Our pricing is designed to scale with your needs, offering flexibility and transparency:

| Feature               | Free Tier       | Additional Cost                                 | Notes                                                                             |
| --------------------- | --------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Neuron Executions** | First 50k/month | \$5/100,000 additional executions               | Counted per Neuron call, including internal calls                                 |
| **Team Members**      | First seat      | \$10/member/month for additional seats          | Billed based on active seats                                                      |
| **Log Retention**     | 24h             | Extended retention available at additional cost | You will need to wait at least 30 days before you can downgrade after an upgrade. |

## Usage and Balance

### Monitoring Usage

The usage dashboard provides comprehensive insights into your Prompteus account:

* Track current usage
* View billing cycle dates
* Monitor execution counts
* See team member seat usage

### Billing Portal

The billing portal is your central hub for managing all financial aspects of your Prompteus account:

* View detailed charges
* Download invoices
* Update payment methods
* Manage billing address

## Managing Settings

### Team Member Seats

Managing team member seats is straightforward through the billing interface:

1. Navigate to Usage & Billing
2. Find "Team Members Seats"
3. Click "Adjust Seats"
4. Set desired number of seats

<Warning>
  Removing seats will not automatically remove team members, and vice versa. You'll need to manage team composition separately in [Team Settings](/features/settings/team).
</Warning>

### Log Retention

Configure your log retention settings to match your compliance and operational needs:

1. Find "Logs Retention Plan"
2. Click "Change Plan"
3. Select desired retention period

<Note>
  Changes to log retention are prorated immediately. You will need to wait at least 30 days before you can downgrade after an upgrade.
</Note>

## Payment and Billing

### Credit Card Requirement

Understanding when a credit card is required helps prevent service interruptions:

* No credit card required if staying within free tier
* Credit card required when:
  * Exceeding 50,000 executions/month
  * Adding additional team members
  * Extending log retention

<Warning>
  If you exceed free tier limits without a payment method, your account will be paused and Neurons will fail until payment is configured.
</Warning>

### Billing Cycle

Our billing system operates on a monthly cycle with clear timing and requirements:

* Monthly billing cycle
* Usage resets at the start of each cycle
* Charges processed at cycle end
* Immediate payment required when exceeding free tier