Billing & Credits

Manage your subscription, purchase AI credits, and view billing history.

10 min readUpdated 2026-01-17

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Managing Billing & Credits

The Billing page is where you manage your QuotrPro subscription, purchase AI credits, and view your payment history. Keep your account in good standing to maintain access to all features.

In This Tutorial

Billing Page Overview

Navigate to Billing from the sidebar to manage your account:

  • Subscription status card
  • Credit balance card
  • Credit purchase options
  • Billing history section
  • Sidebar > Settings > Billing
  • Or Profile dropdown > Billing
  • Direct URL: /billing
  • Current subscription plan
  • Credit balance
  • Purchase options
  • Payment history
  • Manage subscription link

Subscription Status

View and manage your subscription:

  • Current plan name
  • Status (Active, Trial, Cancelled)
  • Renewal date
  • Price per month/year

Subscription Statuses:

  • Full access to features
  • Billing automatic
  • Green status badge
  • Free trial period
  • Days remaining shown
  • Upgrade prompt
  • Limited credits
  • Payment failed
  • Update payment method
  • Orange warning
  • Grace period
  • Subscription ended
  • Limited access
  • Resubscribe prompt
  • Red status
  • Click "Manage" button
  • Opens Stripe portal
  • Change plan
  • Update payment method
  • Cancel subscription
  • "Trial: X days left"
  • Progress bar
  • Upgrade CTA
  • Features available

Pro Tip

Set up autopay and keep your payment method current to avoid any interruption in service.

Credit Balance

View and understand your AI credit balance:

  • Large number: "15 credits"
  • Progress bar (optional)
  • Usage visualization
  • Purchase button
  • AI Quote generation
  • 1 credit per AI quote
  • After images (optional)
  • AI features

Credit States:

  • Green indicator
  • No warnings
  • Normal operation
  • Orange warning
  • "Running low" message
  • Prompt to purchase
  • Red indicator
  • Cannot start AI quotes
  • Purchase required
  • Manual quotes still work
  • Credits used this month
  • Credits used all-time
  • Usage patterns
  • Average per quote

Purchasing Credits

Buy AI credits for quote generation:

Credit Packs Available:

PackCreditsPricePer Credit
Starter5$15$3.00
Standard10$25$2.50
Pro25$50$2.00
Business50$80$1.60
  • Larger packs = lower per-credit cost
  • Business pack: 47% savings
  • Credits never expire
  • Add to existing balance

Purchase Process: 1. Select credit pack 2. Click "Buy Now" 3. Stripe checkout opens 4. Enter payment info 5. Complete purchase 6. Credits added instantly

  • Confirmation toast
  • Balance updates
  • Receipt emailed
  • Appears in history
  • Credit/Debit cards
  • Saved payment methods
  • Secure Stripe checkout
1

Choose Pack Size

Select the credit pack that fits your needs.

2

Click Buy Now

Opens secure Stripe checkout.

3

Complete Payment

Enter or confirm payment details.

4

Credits Added

Balance updates immediately. Start using AI quotes!

URL Parameter Alerts

Special alerts based on URL parameters:

  • Shows success message
  • "Subscription activated!"
  • Green success banner
  • Redirected from Stripe
  • "Credits purchased!"
  • Shows new balance
  • Green success banner
  • After credit purchase
  • "Purchase cancelled"
  • Info message
  • No charge made
  • Can try again
  • Stripe redirects back with params
  • Page detects and shows alert
  • Auto-dismiss after viewing
  • Clears from URL
  • After subscribing: success=true
  • After buying credits: pack_success=true
  • If you cancel checkout: cancelled=true

Stripe Portal Integration

Access Stripe's billing portal:

  • Click "Manage Subscription"
  • Or "Update Payment Method"
  • Opens Stripe's portal
  • Secure, hosted by Stripe

Portal Features:

  • Add new card
  • Remove old cards
  • Set default method
  • Secure entry
  • Upgrade/downgrade
  • See plan options
  • Prorated charges
  • Immediate effect
  • Download receipts
  • View all payments
  • PDF format
  • For accounting
  • Cancel future billing
  • Keep access until period ends
  • Confirmation required
  • Can resubscribe later
  • Hosted by Stripe
  • PCI compliant
  • Secure connection
  • No card data in QuotrPro

Billing History

View your payment history:

  • Date
  • Description
  • Amount
  • Status
  • Receipt link
  • Subscription payment
  • Credit pack purchase
  • Plan upgrade
  • Refund (if any)

Example Entry: `` Jan 15, 2026 | Pro Subscription | $29.00 | Paid | [Receipt] Jan 10, 2026 | 25 Credit Pack | $50.00 | Paid | [Receipt] Dec 15, 2025 | Pro Subscription | $29.00 | Paid | [Receipt] ``

  • Click "Receipt" link
  • PDF downloads
  • Stripe-generated
  • For your records
  • Shows recent first
  • Load more option
  • Or page numbers
  • Full history available

Trial Period

Understanding the free trial:

  • Full access to features
  • Limited starter credits
  • No payment required
  • Ends after X days
  • "Trial" badge on subscription
  • Days remaining countdown
  • Progress bar
  • Upgrade CTA
  • Create unlimited manual quotes
  • Use provided AI credits
  • Full feature access
  • Build your profile
  • Email reminders
  • Banner on billing page
  • Upgrade prompt
  • Don't lose work!
  • Must subscribe to continue
  • Quotes preserved
  • Limited access until payment
  • Can upgrade anytime
  • Click "Upgrade" or "Subscribe"
  • Choose plan
  • Enter payment
  • Instant activation

Plans & Pricing

Available subscription plans:

Plan Comparison:

  • $X/month
  • Basic features
  • X credits/month included
  • Email support
  • $X/month
  • All features
  • X credits/month included
  • Priority support
  • $X/month
  • Advanced features
  • X credits/month included
  • Phone support
  • Team features (if available)
  • Pay yearly, save X%
  • All plans available annually
  • Billed once per year
  • Best value
  • Unlimited manual quotes
  • Included AI credits
  • Client management
  • Invoice generation
  • Public profile
  • Portfolio hosting
  • Upgrade anytime
  • Downgrade at period end
  • Prorated charges
  • Via Stripe portal

Payment Issues

Handling payment problems:

  • Email notification
  • Banner on billing page
  • Grace period provided
  • Update payment method

Resolving Issues: 1. Go to Billing page 2. Click "Update Payment Method" 3. Enter new card details 4. Retry charge

  • Check card details
  • Ensure funds available
  • Try different card
  • Contact your bank
  • Add new card
  • Remove expired card
  • Set as default
  • Automatic retry
  • Limited access
  • Cannot create new quotes
  • Existing data preserved
  • Pay to restore

Important

Keep your payment method current to avoid any interruption in service. Failed payments may limit your access.

Receipts & Accounting

Managing billing records:

  • Billing history section
  • Click "Receipt" link
  • Downloads PDF
  • Stripe-generated
  • QuotrPro company info
  • Your business info
  • Transaction details
  • Amount paid
  • Date
  • Invoice number
  • Download all receipts
  • Export for tax purposes
  • Track as business expense
  • Keep for records
  • Available in January
  • Total spent previous year
  • All transactions
  • For tax filing
  • Subscription is deductible*
  • Credit purchases deductible*
  • Consult your accountant
  • *Not tax advice
  • Business name for receipts
  • Address for invoices
  • Via Stripe portal
  • Updates future receipts