> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dify.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Billing

> Manage your workspace subscription, plan changes, and the Dify for Education discount

Billing in Dify is workspace-scoped. Your subscription sets the team member limit, feature access, and usage quotas for the entire workspace.

For the available plans, what each includes, and pricing, see the [Dify pricing page](https://dify.ai/pricing).

## Manage Subscriptions

Only the workspace owner and admins can manage the workspace's subscription in **Settings** > **Billing**.

* **View subscription details**: see your current plan, usage, and billing history, or download invoices.

* **Upgrade**: click **Upgrade** and choose a higher plan. It takes effect immediately, once you pay the difference for the rest of the current billing period.

* **Downgrade**: click **Manage** to open the Stripe billing portal, then click **Update subscription** and choose a lower plan. It takes effect at the start of your next billing cycle; you keep your current plan until then.

* **Cancel or update billing**: click **Manage** to open the Stripe billing portal, where you can cancel the subscription or change the payment method. After cancellation, the workspace keeps its current plan until the end of the paid period, then returns to the free Sandbox plan.

## Dify for Education

Students, teachers, and educational staff can verify their educational affiliation to use the Yearly Professional plan for free. Re-verification is required annually.

### Prerequisites

* 18 years of age or older
* Current student, teacher, or educational staff member
* School-issued educational email (e.g., `.edu`)

### Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Account">
    Register at [cloud.dify.ai](https://cloud.dify.ai/signin) with your educational email.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply for Verification">
    Go to **Settings** > **Billing** > **Get Education Verified**, then enter your school's full name and select your role. The result appears immediately.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply Discount to Workspace">
    1. After approval, select the workspace you want to use the education discount with, then click **Use education discount**.

       You'll be redirected to checkout with the **Yearly Professional Plan** and discount pre-applied.

           <Note>
             The education discount only applies to the Yearly Professional plan.
           </Note>

    2. Complete payment to activate the subscription.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Why was I charged $59?">
    You likely selected the Monthly Professional plan. The education discount applies only to the Yearly plan, so the Monthly plan charges the full \$59.

    To resolve this, cancel the current subscription, wait for the billing cycle to end, then subscribe to the *Yearly* Professional plan with the education discount.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I already have a paid subscription?">
    The education discount cannot be applied to an existing paid plan.

    To resolve this, cancel your current subscription, wait for the billing cycle to end, then subscribe to the *Yearly* Professional plan with the education discount.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Why was my verification rejected?">
    Common reasons: non-educational email, inaccurate information, or misuse of privileges. Appeal via [support@dify.ai](mailto:support@dify.ai).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use a personal email?">
    No. Verification requires an educational email issued by your school.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>