Billing & Subscription
đŗ Billing & Subscription
đ Plan Management
Your current plan and options
Plan comparison and selection
đ Individual Plans (Monthly Budget)
Starter Plan - Free:
Included each month:
âââ $5 USD in AI credits
âââ Up to 3 connected projects
âââ 1 integration (Jira or GitHub)
âââ 30-day history
âââ Email support (48h)
Ideal for:
âââ Individual PMs evaluating Impulsum
âââ Very small teams (1-2 people)
âââ Side/personal projects
âââ Proof of concept
Typical usage:
âââ ~150-200 simple questions/month
âââ ~50-75 complex analyses/month
âââ ~25-35 generated reports
âââ Perfect for getting started
Pro Plan - $25/mes:
Included each month:
âââ $30 USD in AI credits
âââ Unlimited projects
âââ 3 simultaneous integrations
âââ 12-month history
âââ Priority support (4h response)
âââ Advanced analytics
Ideal for:
âââ Active professional PMs
âââ Small teams (3-5 people)
âââ Multiple concurrent projects
âââ Workflow optimization
Typical usage:
âââ ~900-1200 simple questions/month
âââ ~300-450 complex analyses/month
âââ ~150-225 generated reports
âââ Typical ROI: 300-500%
Pro+ Plan - $60/month:
Included each month:
âââ $80 USD in AI credits
âââ Everything in Pro +
âââ 5 simultaneous integrations
âââ Custom AI model training
âââ API access
âââ Phone support
Ideal for:
âââ Senior PMs and team leads
âââ Medium teams (6-10 people)
âââ Complex multi-project portfolios
âââ Custom workflow requirements
Typical usage:
âââ ~2400-3200 simple questions/month
âââ ~800-1200 complex analyses/month
âââ ~400-600 generated reports
âââ Typical ROI: 400-700%
đĨ Team Plans (Fixed requests)
Teams Plan - $40/user/month:
Included per user/month:
âââ 500 guaranteed requests
âââ All integrations
âââ Team collaboration features
âââ Advanced analytics and reporting
âââ Priority support (2h response)
âââ Admin dashboard and controls
Ideal for:
âââ Established teams (5-20 people)
âââ Consistent usage patterns
âââ Predictable monthly costs
âââ Team collaboration needs
âââ Centralized management
Request types:
âââ Simple query: 1 request
âââ Complex analysis: 3-5 requests
âââ Generated report: 2-3 requests
âââ Cross-tool correlation: 4-6 requests
âââ Custom dashboard: 1 request/view
Benefits vs Individual:
âââ 25% cost savings per user
âââ Centralized billing and management
âââ Team collaboration features
âââ Advanced admin controls
âââ Bulk usage analytics
Enterprise Plan - Custom pricing:
Included:
âââ Unlimited requests
âââ Custom integrations
âââ Dedicated customer success
âââ SLA guarantees
âââ On-premise deployment options
âââ Custom training and onboarding
Ideal for:
âââ Large organizations (20+ users)
âââ Complex integration requirements
âââ Compliance and security needs
âââ Custom development needs
âââ Strategic partnership
Custom features:
âââ White-label options
âââ Custom AI model development
âââ Advanced security and compliance
âââ Dedicated infrastructure
âââ 24/7 premium support
đĸ Enterprise Plans
Enterprise features and benefits:
Advanced Security:
âââ SSO integration (SAML, OIDC)
âââ Advanced role-based access control
âââ Audit logging and compliance reporting
âââ Data residency and sovereignty options
âââ Custom security policies
âââ Penetration testing and security reviews
Compliance & Governance:
âââ SOC 2 Type II compliance
âââ GDPR and CCPA compliance
âââ HIPAA compliance (Healthcare)
âââ Custom compliance frameworks
âââ Data governance and classification
âââ Regular compliance audits
Custom Development:
âââ Custom AI model development
âââ Proprietary integration development
âââ Custom analytics and reporting
âââ Workflow automation development
âââ API development and management
âââ White-label and branding options
Support & Success:
âââ Dedicated customer success manager
âââ 24/7 premium support
âââ Custom training and certification
âââ Strategic consulting and optimization
âââ Regular business reviews
âââ Executive escalation procedures
Enterprise pricing model:
Pricing factors:
âââ Number of users and usage volume
âââ Integration complexity and custom development
âââ Security and compliance requirements
âââ Support level and SLA requirements
âââ Deployment options (cloud, on-premise, hybrid)
âââ Strategic partnership and volume discounts
Typical enterprise pricing:
âââ Base platform: $50-100/user/month
âââ Custom integrations: $10-50K one-time
âââ Custom development: $25-100K/project
âââ Premium support: $10-25/user/month
âââ Compliance add-ons: $5-20/user/month
âââ Volume discounts: 10-40% based on size
đ Plan Comparison Matrix
Feature comparison:
Feature Comparison:
Core Features:
âââ AI Credits/Requests: Free ($5) â Pro ($30) â Pro+ ($80) â Teams (500 req) â Enterprise (â)
âââ Projects: Free (3) â Pro+ (â) â Teams (â) â Enterprise (â)
âââ Integrations: Free (1) â Pro (3) â Pro+ (5) â Teams (All) â Enterprise (Custom)
âââ History: Free (30d) â Pro+ (12m) â Teams (24m) â Enterprise (Custom)
âââ Users: Free (1) â Pro+ (1) â Teams (5-20) â Enterprise (â)
Advanced Features:
âââ Custom AI Training: Pro+ â Enterprise
âââ API Access: Pro+ â Enterprise
âââ Team Collaboration: Teams â Enterprise
âââ Admin Dashboard: Teams â Enterprise
âââ Custom Integrations: Enterprise only
âââ White-label: Enterprise only
Support Levels:
âââ Free: Email (48h)
âââ Pro: Email (4h) + Chat
âââ Pro+: Email (4h) + Chat + Phone
âââ Teams: Priority (2h) + Dedicated success
âââ Enterprise: 24/7 + Dedicated CSM + SLA
ROI Analysis:
âââ Free: Perfect for evaluation
âââ Pro: 300-500% ROI typical
âââ Pro+: 400-700% ROI typical
âââ Teams: 250-400% ROI + team benefits
âââ Enterprise: Custom ROI + strategic value
Upgrade recommendations:
When to upgrade:
Free â Pro:
âââ Using >80% of monthly credits consistently
âââ Need more than 3 projects
âââ Want faster support response
âââ Need advanced analytics
âââ ROI justifies $25/month investment
Pro â Pro+:
âââ Using >80% of monthly credits consistently
âââ Need API access for custom workflows
âââ Want custom AI model training
âââ Need phone support
âââ Managing complex multi-project portfolio
Pro+ â Teams:
âââ Team size >3 people
âââ Need centralized management
âââ Want team collaboration features
âââ Predictable usage patterns
âââ Cost optimization for multiple users
Teams â Enterprise:
âââ Team size >20 people
âââ Complex security/compliance needs
âââ Need custom integrations
âââ Want dedicated support
âââ Strategic partnership value
đŗ Payment Management
Billing and payment options
Payment methods and billing
đŗ Payment Methods
Supported payment options:
Individual Plans:
âââ Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex)
âââ PayPal (available in most regions)
âââ Apple Pay (iOS and Safari)
âââ Google Pay (Android and Chrome)
âââ Bank transfers (ACH for US customers)
âââ Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum) - Pro+ only
Team Plans:
âââ All individual payment methods
âââ Corporate credit cards
âââ Purchase orders (Net 30 terms)
âââ Wire transfers (international)
âââ Annual prepayment discounts
âââ Multi-currency billing
Enterprise Plans:
âââ All team payment methods
âââ Custom payment terms y schedules
âââ Multi-year contracts with discounts
âââ Invoice-based billing
âââ Custom procurement processes
âââ Volume-based pricing tiers
Payment security:
Security measures:
âââ PCI DSS Level 1 compliance
âââ End-to-end encryption
âââ Tokenized payment processing
âââ Fraud detection y prevention
âââ 3D Secure authentication
âââ Regular security audits
Data protection:
âââ No card details stored on our servers
âââ Stripe handles all payment processing
âââ GDPR compliant payment processing
âââ Audit trails for all transactions
âââ Secure payment method management
âââ Instant payment method updates
Managing payment methods:
Payment method management:
âââ Add/remove payment methods instantly
âââ Set primary payment method
âââ Update billing address y details
âââ View payment history y receipts
âââ Set up backup payment methods
âââ Automatic retry for failed payments
Failed payment handling:
âââ Automatic retry with exponential backoff
âââ Email notifications for payment issues
âââ Grace period before service suspension
âââ Easy payment method updates
âââ Proactive communication about issues
âââ Flexible resolution options
đ Billing Cycles & Scheduling
Billing frequency options:
Individual Plans:
âââ Monthly billing (default)
âââ Annual billing (2 months free)
âââ Quarterly billing (1 month free)
âââ Custom billing cycles (Enterprise)
âââ Prorated charges for upgrades
âââ Immediate downgrades (next cycle)
Team Plans:
âââ Monthly billing per user
âââ Annual billing (15% discount)
âââ Quarterly billing (7% discount)
âââ Seat-based billing adjustments
âââ Mid-cycle user additions (prorated)
âââ User removals (next cycle credit)
Enterprise Plans:
âââ Custom billing schedules
âââ Multi-year contract options
âââ Milestone-based billing
âââ Usage-based billing components
âââ Custom payment terms
âââ Flexible contract modifications
Billing date management:
Billing schedule control:
âââ Choose your billing date
âââ Synchronize multiple subscriptions
âââ Adjust billing dates for budget cycles
âââ Corporate billing date alignment
âââ Holiday and weekend considerations
âââ Time zone appropriate billing
Prorating and adjustments:
âââ Automatic prorating for plan changes
âââ Credit for unused portions
âââ Immediate access to upgraded features
âââ Fair usage calculations
âââ Transparent pricing adjustments
âââ Clear billing explanations
Usage tracking y billing:
Real-time usage monitoring:
âââ Current month usage dashboard
âââ Daily usage breakdowns
âââ Project-level usage attribution
âââ User-level usage analytics
âââ Integration usage patterns
âââ Predictive usage forecasting
Overage handling:
âââ Soft limits with notifications
âââ Automatic overage billing at cost + 30%
âââ Overage alerts at 80% and 100%
âââ Option to set hard limits
âââ Overage optimization recommendations
âââ Transparent overage pricing
đ Invoices & Receipts
Invoice management:
Invoice generation y delivery:
âââ Automatic invoice generation
âââ Email delivery to billing contacts
âââ PDF invoices with detailed breakdowns
âââ Multi-currency invoicing
âââ Custom invoice numbering
âââ Corporate branding options (Enterprise)
Invoice details:
âââ Itemized usage breakdowns
âââ Per-user cost allocation
âââ Integration usage costs
âââ Overage charges explanation
âââ Discount y credit applications
âââ Tax calculations y compliance
Invoice customization:
âââ Add purchase order numbers
âââ Custom billing addresses
âââ Department cost center allocation
âââ Project-based cost attribution
âââ Custom invoice notes
âââ Multi-recipient invoice delivery
Receipt y record keeping:
Receipt management:
âââ Instant payment receipts
âââ Monthly billing summaries
âââ Annual spending reports
âââ Tax-ready documentation
âââ Expense report integration
âââ Accounting system exports
Financial reporting:
âââ Monthly spending analytics
âââ Year-over-year cost comparisons
âââ ROI calculation assistance
âââ Budget vs actual reporting
âââ Cost per project analysis
âââ Team cost allocation reports
Export y integration:
âââ CSV/Excel export options
âââ QuickBooks integration
âââ Xero accounting integration
âââ SAP integration (Enterprise)
âââ Custom accounting system APIs
âââ Automated expense categorization
đĄ Cost Optimization
Usage optimization strategies:
Smart usage patterns:
âââ Batch similar queries together
âââ Use specific vs broad questions
âââ Leverage cached results when possible
âââ Optimize integration sync frequency
âââ Use dashboard views vs repeated queries
âââ Train team on efficient usage patterns
Cost-saving techniques:
âââ Annual billing discounts (up to 20%)
âââ Team plan economies of scale
âââ Efficient query formulation training
âââ Usage pattern optimization
âââ Integration efficiency improvements
âââ Automated cost monitoring alerts
ROI maximization:
âââ Focus on high-value use cases
âââ Measure time savings quantitatively
âââ Track decision quality improvements
âââ Monitor team productivity gains
âââ Calculate process efficiency improvements
âââ Document business value achievements
Budget management:
Budget planning y control:
âââ Monthly budget setting y alerts
âââ Department budget allocation
âââ Project-based cost tracking
âââ Predictive budget forecasting
âââ Overage prevention strategies
âââ Cost optimization recommendations
Spending analytics:
âââ Real-time spending dashboards
âââ Usage trend analysis
âââ Cost per value metrics
âââ Team efficiency comparisons
âââ ROI tracking y reporting
âââ Budget variance analysis
Cost alerts y controls:
âââ Budget threshold alerts (50%, 80%, 95%)
âââ Unusual usage pattern detection
âââ Automatic spending limits (optional)
âââ Manager approval workflows
âââ Cost center charge-backs
âââ Proactive optimization suggestions
Enterprise cost management:
Advanced cost controls:
âââ Multi-level budget approvals
âââ Department cost allocation
âââ Project-based billing
âââ Custom cost center mapping
âââ Advanced usage analytics
âââ Strategic cost optimization consulting
Volume discounts y incentives:
âââ Usage-based discount tiers
âââ Multi-year contract discounts
âââ Volume commitment incentives
âââ Strategic partnership pricing
âââ Custom pricing negotiations
âââ Performance-based pricing models
đ Usage Analytics & Monitoring
Understand and optimize your Impulsum usage
Usage insights and optimization
đ Usage Dashboard
Real-time usage monitoring:
Current month overview:
âââ Total queries executed
âââ Credits/requests consumed
âââ Most active projects
âââ Peak usage times
âââ Integration activity levels
âââ Team member contributions
Usage breakdown by type:
âââ Simple queries: Count y cost
âââ Complex analysis: Count y cost
âââ Generated reports: Count y cost
âââ Cross-tool correlations: Count y cost
âââ Dashboard views: Count y frequency
âââ API calls: Count y rate limiting
Historical usage trends:
âââ Month-over-month growth
âââ Seasonal usage patterns
âââ Project lifecycle correlations
âââ Team adoption curves
âââ Feature usage evolution
âââ Efficiency improvements over time
Usage visualization:
Interactive charts y graphs:
âââ Daily usage heatmaps
âââ Query type distribution
âââ Project usage comparison
âââ Team member activity
âââ Integration usage patterns
âââ Cost trend analysis
Customizable dashboards:
âââ Personal usage views
âââ Team manager dashboards
âââ Executive summary views
âââ Project-specific analytics
âââ Integration performance metrics
âââ ROI tracking displays
Export y sharing:
âââ PDF usage reports
âââ CSV data exports
âââ Scheduled report delivery
âââ Dashboard sharing links
âââ Presentation-ready charts
âââ Custom report generation
đ° Cost Analysis
Detailed cost breakdowns:
Cost attribution:
âââ Per-user cost analysis
âââ Per-project cost allocation
âââ Per-integration cost tracking
âââ Feature usage costs
âââ Time-based cost analysis
âââ Department cost allocation
Cost efficiency metrics:
âââ Cost per query optimization
âââ Value per dollar spent
âââ Time savings per cost
âââ Decision quality per cost
âââ Productivity gain per cost
âââ ROI per feature usage
Comparative analysis:
âââ Plan cost comparison
âââ Usage efficiency vs peers
âââ Historical cost trends
âââ Budget vs actual analysis
âââ Forecast vs reality tracking
âââ Optimization opportunity identification
Cost optimization insights:
Automated recommendations:
âââ Plan optimization suggestions
âââ Usage pattern improvements
âââ Integration efficiency tips
âââ Query optimization advice
âââ Team training recommendations
âââ Process improvement suggestions
Cost-saving opportunities:
âââ Underutilized feature identification
âââ Redundant query detection
âââ Integration optimization potential
âââ Plan downgrade opportunities
âââ Usage consolidation benefits
âââ Bulk discount eligibility
Budget planning assistance:
âââ Usage growth projections
âââ Seasonal adjustment recommendations
âââ Team expansion cost modeling
âââ Feature adoption impact analysis
âââ ROI-based budget justification
âââ Cost-benefit scenario planning
đ ROI Tracking
Return on investment measurement:
Time savings quantification:
âââ Hours saved per week/month
âââ Meeting time reduction
âââ Report generation time savings
âââ Decision-making speed improvement
âââ Context switching reduction
âââ Information gathering efficiency
Productivity improvements:
âââ Project delivery speed increase
âââ Quality improvement metrics
âââ Team collaboration enhancement
âââ Process efficiency gains
âââ Error reduction measurements
âââ Innovation acceleration tracking
Business value metrics:
âââ Revenue impact correlation
âââ Customer satisfaction improvements
âââ Team satisfaction increases
âââ Competitive advantage gains
âââ Strategic decision quality
âââ Market responsiveness improvement
ROI calculation framework:
Direct benefits:
âââ Salary cost savings from time efficiency
âââ Reduced meeting costs
âââ Faster project delivery value
âââ Improved decision quality impact
âââ Reduced rework and errors
âââ Process automation savings
Indirect benefits:
âââ Improved team morale y retention
âââ Better stakeholder satisfaction
âââ Enhanced competitive positioning
âââ Increased innovation capacity
âââ Better risk management
âââ Strategic agility improvements
ROI calculation:
âââ Total benefits quantification
âââ Total cost of ownership
âââ Payback period calculation
âââ Net present value analysis
âââ Internal rate of return
âââ Sensitivity analysis
đĄ Optimization Tips
Usage efficiency best practices:
Query optimization:
âââ Use specific vs broad questions
âââ Leverage context from previous queries
âââ Batch related questions together
âââ Use dashboard views for repeated info
âââ Optimize integration sync frequency
âââ Train team on efficient patterns
Cost management:
âââ Monitor usage trends regularly
âââ Set up budget alerts y limits
âââ Review plan optimization monthly
âââ Track ROI metrics consistently
âââ Optimize team usage patterns
âââ Leverage volume discounts
Performance optimization:
âââ Use cached results when appropriate
âââ Optimize integration configurations
âââ Streamline workflow processes
âââ Eliminate redundant queries
âââ Improve team collaboration
âââ Automate routine tasks
Advanced optimization strategies:
Team optimization:
âââ Usage pattern analysis y training
âââ Role-based access optimization
âââ Collaboration workflow improvement
âââ Knowledge sharing enhancement
âââ Skill development programs
âââ Performance incentive alignment
Process optimization:
âââ Workflow automation opportunities
âââ Integration efficiency improvements
âââ Data quality enhancement
âââ Decision process streamlining
âââ Communication optimization
âââ Continuous improvement culture
Strategic optimization:
âââ Business value alignment
âââ Competitive advantage focus
âââ Innovation acceleration
âââ Risk management improvement
âââ Stakeholder satisfaction enhancement
âââ Long-term strategic planning
đ¯ Next Steps
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