> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.samsearch.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Subscription Plans & Upgrades
> Choose the right plan for your business and upgrade as you grow
SamSearch offers flexible subscription plans designed to grow with your business.
## Subscription Plans Overview
SamSearch offers three subscription tiers designed to grow with your business:
**Get started with GovCon using our starter plan.**
Perfect for individuals and small businesses getting started with government contracting.
**Boost your GovCon sales to the next level.**
Ideal for growing businesses that need comprehensive opportunity coverage and AI-powered tools.
**Elevate your GovCon sales with our solution.**
For large organizations requiring team collaboration, dedicated support, and custom training.
## Plan Comparison
### Feature Matrix
| Feature | Starter | Pro | Enterprise |
| ------------------------------------------------ | ------- | --- | ---------- |
| **AI Federal Opportunity Search** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AI Profile** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AI Opportunity Chat** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Opportunity Insights** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AI Attachment Summary** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Scheduled Search Queries** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Project Management Journey** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AI Chat With Your Documents** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Chat Support** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AI-Powered State, Local and Education Search** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AI-Powered DIBBS & Forecasts** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AI-Powered Prime & Subcontractor Search** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AI-Powered Partnership Search** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AI-Powered Grants Search** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AI-Powered SBIR/STTR Search** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AI-Powered Proposal Generator** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **AI-Powered Proposal Editor** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Deep-AI Opportunity Match Analysis** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Government Contracting CRM** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **Video Support** | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| **5 Seats** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| **Dedicated Support** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| **Custom Proposal Templates** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| **Team 1:1 Onboarding** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| **Custom Training for Your Team** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
## Choosing the Right Plan
### For Individual Contractors
**Start with Starter Plan:**
* **Starter Plan**: Perfect for getting started with government contracting
* Includes all core AI features for federal opportunities
* AI-powered search, chat, and document analysis
* Project management journey tracking
**Consider upgrading to Pro when:**
* You need access to state, local, and education opportunities
* You want AI-powered proposal generation
* You need partnership and subcontractor search capabilities
* You require grants and SBIR/STTR search features
### For Small Businesses
**Start with Starter or Pro Plan:**
* **Starter Plan**: If you focus primarily on federal opportunities
* **Pro Plan**: If you need comprehensive opportunity coverage across all sectors
**Consider upgrading to Enterprise when:**
* You have a team of 5+ people
* You need custom proposal templates
* You want dedicated support and training
* You require team onboarding and collaboration features
### For Large Organizations
**Start with Pro or Enterprise Plan:**
* **Pro Plan**: If you need comprehensive AI tools and multi-sector search
* **Enterprise Plan**: If you need team collaboration and dedicated support
**Enterprise features include:**
* 5 team seats included
* Dedicated support (priority chat + video)
* Custom proposal templates
* Team 1:1 onboarding
* Custom training for your team
## Upgrading Your Plan
### How to Upgrade
1. **Access Upgrade Page**: Go to the Upgrade tab in your account
2. **Choose Your Plan**: Select the plan that best fits your needs
3. **Review Features**: Compare features and pricing
4. **Enter Payment Info**: Provide credit card or payment method
5. **Confirm Upgrade**: Review and confirm your upgrade
6. **Start Using**: Access new features immediately
### Upgrade Benefits
#### Immediate Access
* **New Features**: Access all features in your new plan immediately
* **No Downtime**: Seamless transition with no service interruption
* **Data Preservation**: All your existing data and settings are preserved
* **Pro-Rated Billing**: Only pay for the portion of the month you use
#### Enhanced Capabilities
* **More Searches**: Save unlimited searches and queries
* **Better Alerts**: Customize notification preferences
* **AI Tools**: Generate proposals and get AI assistance
* **Team Features**: Collaborate with team members
* **Advanced Analytics**: Track performance and optimize
### Upgrade Considerations
#### Business Needs
* **Current Usage**: Are you hitting limits on your current plan?
* **Feature Requirements**: Do you need features not in your current plan?
* **Team Growth**: Are you adding team members?
* **Business Goals**: Will the upgrade help achieve your objectives?
#### Cost Analysis
* **ROI Calculation**: Will the upgrade pay for itself?
* **Feature Value**: Are the new features worth the additional cost?
* **Usage Patterns**: Will you use the new features enough?
* **Competitive Advantage**: Does the upgrade give you an edge?
## Managing Your Subscription
### Account Management
#### Current Plan Details
* **Plan Type**: See your current plan and features
* **Billing Cycle**: Monthly or annual billing information
* **Next Billing Date**: When your next payment is due
* **Usage Statistics**: How you're using your current plan
* **Feature Limits**: Current usage vs. plan limits
#### Billing Information
* **Payment Methods**: Manage credit cards and payment methods
* **Billing Address**: Update billing and tax information
* **Invoices**: Access and download billing invoices
* **Payment History**: View past payment transactions
* **Tax Documents**: Access tax-related documents
### Subscription Changes
#### Upgrading
* **Plan Selection**: Choose a higher tier plan
* **Feature Access**: Get immediate access to new features
* **Billing Adjustment**: Pro-rated billing for the current month
* **Data Migration**: Seamless transition of all data
#### Downgrading
* **Plan Selection**: Choose a lower tier plan
* **Feature Loss**: Some features may become unavailable
* **Data Preservation**: Your data is preserved
* **Billing Adjustment**: Changes take effect at next billing cycle
#### Cancellation
* **Service Continuation**: Service continues until end of billing period
* **Data Export**: Export your data before cancellation
* **Reactivation**: Easy to reactivate if you change your mind
* **Final Billing**: No additional charges after cancellation
* \*\* You can cancel by going to settings, and cancel from there.
## Getting Help
### Upgrade Support
If you need help with subscription plans:
1. **Check the Help Button**: Use the help icon for guided tours
2. **Review Documentation**: Refer to this guide for detailed information
3. **Contact Support**: Reach out to our support team
4. **Watch Tutorials**: Access video guides and demonstrations
### Common Questions
**Q: Can I change plans at any time?**
A: Yes, you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your plan at any time.
**Q: What happens to my data if I downgrade?**
A: Your data is preserved, but some features may become unavailable.
**Q: Can I have multiple users on one account?**
A: Professional and Enterprise plans support multiple team members.
**Q: What payment methods do you accept?**
A: We accept all major credit cards and can accommodate other payment methods for Enterprise plans.
Choose the plan that best fits your current needs and upgrade as your business grows. SamSearch is designed to scale with you!