# Billing
Manage your billing settings, payment methods, and subscription options for Raycast in one place.
Raycast offers a number of subscription tiers in addition to free-of-charge features.
Each subscription tier unlocks features on an account basis and is valid across all platforms Raycast is available on. For instance, one Pro subscription entitles you to Pro features simultaneously on the macOS, Windows and iOS versions of Raycast, provided you are logged in to the same account on each device. You do not need separate accounts to use Raycast on different platforms.
## Plans
### Raycast
Free users have unlimited access to Raycast's core feature set, which includes Clipboard History, Snippets, Quicklinks, Calculator, Emoji Picker, Window Management, Hyper Key, and more, in addition to unlimited access to the Extensions Store and developer tooling.
Free users also receive a one-time 50 free messages to use with any Raycast Pro AI models to trial Raycast's AI features and can optionally use Raycast AI with their own compatible API key from other AI subscriptions (BYOK). Free users are also welcome to use Raycast AI with local models installed on their device via Ollama.
### Raycast Pro
Pro users receive everything included with the Free plan, plus Raycast AI, Cloud Sync, Translator, Unlimited Raycast Notes, Unlimited Clipboard History, Custom Window Management and Custom Themes.
Raycast Pro can be billed either Monthly or Yearly.
### Raycast Pro + Advanced AI
Advanced AI is an add-on to the standard Pro plan. It contains everything in the Pro plan, plus access to the best available AI models.
For more information about the AI models available on the Pro and Advanced AI plans, please refer to the [models page](https://www.raycast.com/core-features/ai/models).
### Raycast for Teams
The Free tier of Raycast for Teams gives each team member the same as an individual Free account, as well as up to 5 Shared Custom Extensions, 30 Shared Snippets and 30 Shared Quicklinks.
### Raycast for Teams Pro
Everything included in the individual Raycast Pro subscription, along with unlimited Shared Custom Extensions, Shared Snippets and Shared Quicklinks.
## Creating a free account
You can create your Raycast account from our website at [raycast.com](https://www.raycast.com/).
Alternatively, if using the iOS version of Raycast, you can create a new account when launching the app for the first time — simply tap **Create Account** on the splash screen that appears on first launch or when the app is logged out.
## Starting a new subscription
You can either create a free account first or start a new subscription right away. Head to the [Pricing](https://www.raycast.com/pricing) section of our website and choose a subscription and billing interval.
If you're using the iOS version, you can sign up for a subscription whilst creating your account, or login to your free account and open Settings. Either tap **Try Free** at the top of the Settings page to begin a 14-day trial of the Pro subscription, or tap **Subscription** to choose from other tiers.
## How you are billed
Billing works identically whether you are on an Individual plan or a Teams plan. Enterprise customers should contact us directly at [enterprise@raycast.com](mailto:enterprise@raycast.com).
### Pro
#### Trial period
When a new user starts a Yearly or Monthly Pro subscription, they begin with a 14-day free trial. When the trial period ends, you will automatically be billed either the Yearly or Monthly amount, depending on the billing cycle chosen at checkout. To avoid being charged, you can cancel before the trial period ends via your [Account Settings](https://www.raycast.com/settings/account).
Each user account is entitled to one free trial. If you end your subscription and resubscribe later, your new subscription will begin billing immediately with no new trial period.
#### Monthly billing
With a Monthly subscription, you'll first be billed on the day your trial period ends (14 days after you signed up) and then again on the same date every month. For instance, if you began your first Pro subscription on the 3rd March, you'll receive a 14-day free trial and then be billed for your first full month on 17th March, then 17th April, then 17th May, and so on until you end the subscription.
#### Yearly billing
Yearly subscriptions receive a 20% discount over Monthly subscriptions. With the Yearly subscription, you'll first be billed on the day your trial period ends (14 days after you signed up) and then again on the same date the following year. For instance, if your trial ends on 14th March 2026, you'll be automatically billed for the following year on 14th March 2027, then again on 14th March 2028, and so on until you cancel.
#### Auto-renewal
Both the Monthly and Yearly Pro subscriptions automatically renew. You'll be billed at the next billing date unless you cancel before.
#### Cancelling your subscription
You can end your subscription at any time from your [Account Settings](https://www.raycast.com/settings/account). This will end your auto-renewal. You'll continue to receive your Pro benefits right up until your renewal date and will then revert to a Free account.
### Advanced AI
Advanced AI is an add-on to your Pro subscription. You will need an existing Pro subscription in order to add it.
You can begin and end an Advanced AI subscription at any point during your Pro subscription. You will always be billed on the same renewal cycle as your Pro subscription — for instance, if you are on a Yearly Pro subscription, you will be billed for a Yearly Advanced AI subscription.
Because you can begin and end your Advanced AI subscription at any point, if you add Advanced AI part-way through your Pro subscription, you will be billed a pro-rata amount for the time remaining until your next Pro renewal date. If you end your Advanced AI add-on before your next Pro renewal date, you'll be automatically issued a pro-rata refund for the time unused.
## Managing your subscription
**For subscriptions started from the Raycast website**
Head to your [Account Settings](https://www.raycast.com/settings/account). From here, you'll be able to:
- Upgrade your subscription tier with Advanced AI.
- Remove Advanced AI from your subscription.
- Change your billing cycle from Monthly to Yearly.
- View and update your billing card/method.
- View your invoices.
- Cancel your subscription.
Please note, you cannot make changes to a subscription if you have an invoice that is currently open.
**For subscriptions started from the Raycast iOS app**
Open the Raycast app, then head into Settings (the icon on the top right of the screen — usually your initials or profile photo). Tap **Subscription**, then **Manage Subscription**. This will take you to the App Store, where you'll be able to change your plan, your billing cycle, or cancel your subscription.
Alternatively, open the iOS App Store, tap Settings (top-right icon), then tap **Subscriptions**.
> [!WARNING]
> If you created a subscription on iOS, you must manage it via your iOS device. We cannot cancel or
> make changes to subscriptions created via the iOS App Store.
## Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a subscription to use Raycast?
No, our Free plan is totally free, forever!
Do I need separate accounts to use Raycast on Mac, Windows and iOS?
No, you only need one Raycast account to access the same features on each platform that account is logged into.
Which payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major payment cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, and UnionPay through our billing partner, Stripe. We also accept PayPal.
How do I change the payment method for my subscription?
Head to your [Account Settings](https://www.raycast.com/settings/account) and click **View Billing Info**. You'll be able to update your payment method there.
Which currencies do you support?
We support payments in US dollars (USD).
Do you offer any trials or discounts?
New users can trial Raycast Pro free for 14 days.
Raycast offers a Pro plan 50% discount to verified students. You can apply by completing [this form](https://raycastapp.typeform.com/to/hSoIknLJ). Please note that the student discount only applies to the Raycast Pro plan, and not the Advanced AI add-on.
Something went wrong at checkout?
Please contact us at [billing@raycast.com](mailto:billing@raycast.com) and we'll sort it out for you as soon as possible!
What happens if a payment fails?
We'll send an email to the billing contact if a payment doesn't go through. You can easily update your card details anytime from your [Account Settings](https://www.raycast.com/settings/account).
Our system will automatically retry the payment over the next few days. If payment still does not go through, you'll be reverted back to our free plan. Please reach out to us at [billing@raycast.com](mailto:billing@raycast.com) if you need any assistance.
I paid my overdue invoice but my Pro subscription did not reactivate?
Pro subscriptions don't automatically renew after paying an overdue invoice. Reach out to us at [billing@raycast.com](mailto:billing@raycast.com) and we'll get this reactivated for you.
My student discount code shows invalid at checkout?
Student discount codes can only be used once, so if you previously used one for a Pro subscription that you've since ended, it will not work again if you resubscribe. If you're still a verified student, contact us at [billing@raycast.com](mailto:billing@raycast.com) and we can issue you with a new one.
I've paid for a Pro subscription, but don't seem to have unlimited Clipboard History?
You need to enable unlimited Clipboard History manually. Head into Raycast's Settings → Clipboard History and change the **Keep history for…** setting to your liking ("unlimited" is one of the options).
I'm unable to upgrade to Advanced AI?
If you've set your Pro subscription to cancel, or if you have an outstanding invoice, you won't be able to upgrade to Advanced AI. Please check your [Account Settings](https://www.raycast.com/settings/account).
- If your Pro subscription is set to cancel, you can reverse this there.
- If you have an outstanding invoice, you'll be able to check and correct your billing details there.
Who can I contact if I have other issues?
Please reach out to us at [billing@raycast.com](mailto:billing@raycast.com).
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## Need Help?
Contact Raycast Support if you have any questions or would like help with Billing. Use the **Send Feedback** command directly in Raycast to report bugs and billing issues, log feature requests, or any other queries you would like to speak to us about.
You can view all Raycast Support contact options at https://manual.raycast.com/contact-support