Short Answer
To automate recurring billing across multiple subscription plans, you will need an advanced billing capable of handling complex contracts. Configure the billing system to handle each plan’s pricing, frequency, contract length, and invoicing schedule. Automation ensures consistent, accurate billing that minimizes revenue leakage and ensures a positive customer experience.
Trigger Logic / Key Formula
Recurring Billing = Multiple plans (monthly, annual, usage-tiered) → Each linked to a product catalog item → Automated billing run issues invoice per plan logic
How It Works
If your SaaS business supports more than one pricing plan—Starter, Pro, Enterprise, with optional add-ons or overage tiers—you’ll need billing logic that can scale cleanly. Each plan may have different:
- Billing frequency (monthly vs. annual)
- Proration behavior (for mid-cycle changes)
- Usage charges or add-ons
- Discount rules
- Taxes and currencies
- Payment terms (net 10, net 30, net 45)
To automate this across your customer base:
- Link each subscription plan to a product catalog entry with defined pricing and cadence.
- Assign the right subscription(s) to each customer account. – Schedule recurring billing runs that pick up all active subscriptions due for invoicing.
- Apply plan-specific logic: fixed, metered, or hybrid billing models.
- Generate invoices—either consolidated or split by subscription—based on your policy.
Real-World Example
A SaaS firm offering Starter, Growth, and Enterprise plans automated billing across all SKUs by building out a dynamic product catalog. Monthly and annual plans are billed on separate cycles. Add-ons and usage fees were pulled into the same invoice stream—resulting in 100% on-time invoicing with no manual edits required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one customer have multiple billing frequencies?
Yes. Advanced billing systems support monthly and annual plans under one account.
Do plan changes affect the billing schedule?
They can. Proration logic should be configured to handle mid-cycle upgrades or downgrades.
Can invoices be split or combined?
Yes. Most systems allow you to consolidate invoices across plans or keep them separate by subscription.
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