# LlamaIndex Documentation

Source: https://developers.llamaindex.ai/python/cloud/general/billing/

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# Billing and Usage

LlamaCloud is a subscription-based service. You can manage all billing and
usage from the Settings section in your [LlamaCloud
dashboard](https://cloud.llamaindex.ai/). You can learn more about pricing in
the [Pricing](/python/cloud/general/pricing) page.

## Accessing Billing Settings

Section titled “Accessing Billing Settings”

You can access billing and plan management in two ways:

  1. **Quick upgrade** : Click the “Upgrade now” button in the bottom left of your dashboard for immediate plan selection
  2. **Full billing management** : Click “Settings” in the left sidebar, then navigate to the “Billing” tab for comprehensive billing options

![home](/python/_astro/home.Cl5xCG6P_Z25z4oc.webp)

## Managing Your Plan

Section titled “Managing Your Plan”

### Viewing Current Plan and Upgrading

Section titled “Viewing Current Plan and Upgrading”

In the Settings → Billing → Pricing section, you can view your current plan
and available upgrade options. LlamaCloud offers several plans:

  * **Free Plan** : $0/month with 10k credits
  * **Starter Plan** : $50/month with 50k credits
  * **Pro Plan** : $500/month with 500k credits
  * **Enterprise Plan** : Custom pricing with dedicated features

![plans](/python/_astro/plans.ojPzNbcA_eMfbO.webp)

To upgrade your plan, click the “Upgrade” button on your desired plan. You’ll
be prompted to enter payment details and confirm the upgrade. Your new plan
takes effect immediately.

### Downgrading Your Plan

Section titled “Downgrading Your Plan”

You can downgrade to the Free plan at any time by managing your subscription
in the Pricing section. Click on your current plan’s settings to access
cancellation options.

## Monitoring Usage

Section titled “Monitoring Usage”

### Real-time Usage Tracking

Section titled “Real-time Usage Tracking”

Navigate to Settings → Billing → Usage to view detailed usage analytics. This
section shows:

  * Current credit usage against your monthly quota
  * Usage breakdown by parsing mode (Audio Seconds, Chart Parsing, Extraction, etc.)
  * Historical usage trends with interactive charts

![usage](/python/_astro/usage.C-2eFWgI_206oNr.webp)

You can also access real-time usage data [via the API](/cloud-api-
reference/get-project-usage-api-v-1-projects-project-id-usage-get) for
programmatic monitoring.

## Invoice Management

Section titled “Invoice Management”

### Viewing Billing History

Section titled “Viewing Billing History”

Your complete invoice history is available in Settings → Billing → Invoices.
This section displays:

  * All past invoices with dates and amounts
  * Invoice status (Draft, Issued, Paid)
  * Detailed billing periods
  * Payment method management options

![invoices](/python/_astro/invoices.DjPHUhh-_Z1Ijybo.webp)

Each invoice can be downloaded or viewed in detail, showing exact breakdowns
of your charges for the billing period.

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