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

# Billing

> Manage workspace subscriptions and billing to control team size and feature access

Billing in Dify is workspace-scoped. Your subscription determines team member limits, feature availability, and usage quotas for the entire workspace.

## Subscription Plans

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Sandbox" icon="gift">
    1 team member, basic features, community support
  </Card>

  <Card title="Professional" icon="rocket">
    Up to 3 team members, advanced features, priority support
  </Card>

  <Card title="Team" icon="users">
    Up to 50 team members, full feature set, dedicated support
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Plan Comparison

| Resource     | Sandbox          | Professional   | Team                   |
| :----------- | :--------------- | :------------- | :--------------------- |
| Team Members | 1                | 3              | 50                     |
| Applications | 5                | 50             | 200                    |
| API Calls    | 5000 calls / day | Unlimited      | Unlimited              |
| Support      | Community        | Priority Email | Priority Email & Slack |

## Manage Subscriptions

Only workspace owners and admins can access billing settings and change subscriptions.

**Upgrading**: Navigate to **Settings** > **Billing**, then click **Upgrade**. Select your desired plan and complete payment. Changes take effect immediately.

**Plan Changes**:

* **Upgrades** are prorated for the current billing period.
* **Downgrades** take effect immediately with billing adjustments on the next invoice.
* **Cancellations** continue until the end of the current cycle, then revert to the Sandbox plan.

<Warning>
  When downgrading, team members exceeding the new plan limits will lose workspace access immediately.
</Warning>

## Dify for Education

Students, teachers, and educational staff can verify their educational affiliation to use the Yearly Professional plan for free. Re-verification is required annually.

### Prerequisites

* 18 years of age or older
* Current student, teacher, or educational staff member
* School-issued educational email (e.g., `.edu`)

### Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Account">
    Register at [cloud.dify.ai](https://cloud.dify.ai/signin) with your educational email.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply for Verification">
    Go to **Settings** > **Billing** > **Get Education Verified**, then enter your school's full name and select your role. The result appears immediately.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply Discount to Workspace">
    1. After approval, select the workspace you want to use the education discount with, then click **Use education discount**.

       You'll be redirected to checkout with the Yearly Professional Plan and discount pre-applied.

           <Note>
             The education discount only applies to the Yearly Professional plan.
           </Note>

    2. Complete payment to activate the subscription.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Why was I charged $59?">
    You likely selected the Monthly Professional plan. The education discount applies only to the Yearly plan, so the Monthly plan charges the full \$59.

    To resolve this, cancel the current subscription, wait for the billing cycle to end, then subscribe to the *Yearly* Professional plan with the education discount.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I already have a paid subscription?">
    The education discount cannot be applied to an existing paid plan.

    To resolve this, cancel your current subscription, wait for the billing cycle to end, then subscribe to the *Yearly* Professional plan with the education discount.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why was my verification rejected?">
    Common reasons: non-educational email, inaccurate information, or misuse of privileges. Appeal via [support@dify.ai](mailto:support@dify.ai).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use a personal email?">
    No. Verification requires an educational email issued by your school.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>