> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getenso.ai/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Plan Types > Enso supports multiple plan types to help you model your pricing and billing strategies. Understanding these plan types is essential for setting up your products and services correctly. ## Overview Enso supports **four main plan types**: * **One Time Fixed Fee** * **Recurring Fixed Fee** * **License Fee** * **Usage Fee** Below, you'll find a description of each plan type, when to use it, and practical examples. *** ## 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. ```mermaid theme={null} flowchart LR Customer-->|Pays once|Provider ``` **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. ```mermaid theme={null} timeline title Recurring Fixed Fee Example Monthly Payment : Payment occurs every month ``` **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. ```mermaid theme={null} flowchart TD Customer-->|Pays for 10 users|Provider Customer-->|Pays for 20 users|Provider ``` **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. ```mermaid theme={null} flowchart LR Customer-->|Consumes 1000 SMS|Provider Customer-->|Consumes 5000 API calls|Provider ``` **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** | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | In `prices` | In `prices` | | **Billing Frequency** | - | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | | **Anniversary Cycle** | - | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | | **Proration** | - | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | - | | **Meter** | - | - | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | | **Pricing Model** | - | - | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | | **Prices** | - | - | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | | **Revenue Rule** | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | | **Block Size** | - | - | In `prices` | In `prices` | | **Day/Month of Cycle** | ✔ī¸ (Day) | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | ✔ī¸ | > ℹī¸ **Note:** > > * "✔ī¸" 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. For full details, see the [Plan Type Schemas](../../enso-models/src/config/planTypes/jsons/). *** *** ## 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. > > * **Year 1** (Apr 2026 – Mar 2027): base price, no increment. > * **Year 2** (Apr 2027 onwards): base price × 1.05. 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. ### 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](../pricing-guide).