Overview
Enso supports four main plan types:- One Time Fixed Fee
- Recurring Fixed Fee
- License Fee
- Usage Fee
1. One Time Fixed Fee
Use this plan type if there is a single, upfront fee to be paid.Example:
A setup fee for onboarding a new customer. When to use:
- Onboarding/setup fees
- One-time purchases
- Non-recurring services
2. Recurring Fixed Fee
Use this plan type for regular, fixed payments (e.g., monthly or yearly).Example:
A monthly subscription for a SaaS product. When to use:
- Standard subscriptions
- Maintenance contracts
- Memberships
3. License Fee
Use this plan type for recurring fees based on the number of licenses, seats, or subscriptions.Example:
A software product that charges per user per month. When to use:
- User-based SaaS pricing
- Seat-based subscriptions
- Any plan where the fee scales with the number of licenses
4. Usage Fee
Use this plan type for charges based on consumption or usage of units.Example:
Charging for the number of SMS messages sent or API calls made. When to use:
- Pay-as-you-go models
- API usage
- Communication services (SMS, emails, etc.)
Choosing the Right Plan Type
| Plan Type | Best For | Example |
|---|---|---|
| One Time Fixed Fee | Single, upfront payments | Setup fee |
| Recurring Fixed Fee | Regular, fixed interval payments | Monthly subscription |
| License Fee | Recurring, per-license/seat payments | $10/user/month SaaS |
| Usage Fee | Charges based on consumption/usage | $0.01 per SMS sent |
💡 Tip:
You can combine multiple plan types for a single product (e.g., a setup fee + recurring subscription + usage charges).
Plan Type Configuration Fields
| Field | One Time Fixed Fee | Recurring Fixed Fee | License Fee | Usage Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | ✔️ | ✔️ | In prices | In prices |
| Billing Frequency | - | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Anniversary Cycle | - | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Proration | - | ✔️ | ✔️ | - |
| Meter | - | - | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Pricing Model | - | - | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Prices | - | - | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Revenue Rule | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Block Size | - | - | In prices | In prices |
| Day/Month of Cycle | ✔️ (Day) | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
ℹ️ Note:For full details, see the Plan Type Schemas.
- “✔️” means the field is directly configurable for that plan type.
- “In
prices” means the field is part of the pricing tiers array.- ”-” means not applicable.
Price Increments
Price increments allow you to automatically increase the price of a plan over time — for example, applying an annual 5% escalation to a recurring contract.Configuration Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Increment value | The amount to increase by — either a percentage (e.g. 5%) or an absolute value (e.g. $500). |
| Every | How often the increment is applied (e.g. every 1 year, every 6 months). Maps to the billing cycle cadence. |
| Starting from | Which billing period the increment first kicks in. A value of 1 means the increment starts after the 1st period (i.e. from period 2 onwards). |
How it works
The Starting from value defines a delay — the number of complete billing periods that must pass before the first increment is applied.| Starting from | Billing frequency | First increment applied |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yearly | Year 2 onwards |
| 1 | Monthly | Month 2 onwards |
| 2 | Yearly | Year 3 onwards |
Example: A contract starts in April 2026 with a 5% yearly increment set to start after 1 year.The contract view shows the exact calendar date the increment kicks in — e.g. “+5% every year starting from April 2027” — so there is no ambiguity about when the escalation begins.
- Year 1 (Apr 2026 – Mar 2027): base price, no increment.
- Year 2 (Apr 2027 onwards): base price × 1.05.
Example
A 3-year contract at $10,000/year with a 10% annual increment starting after year 1:| Year | Price |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | $10,000 |
| Year 2 | $11,000 |
| Year 3 | $12,100 |
For more details, check out the Enso Pricing Guide.