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8 changes: 4 additions & 4 deletions docs/Modes-and-Licensing.md
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## Web - Self-hosted

Stirling PDF running in Docker, Kubernetes, or as a bare-metal JAR, accessed via a browser. **No credits ever.** License tier determines which advanced features (unlimited users, SSO, SAML, audit logs, etc.) are unlocked - see [Paid Offerings](./Paid-Offerings.md).
Stirling PDF running in Docker, Kubernetes, or as a bare-metal JAR, accessed via a browser. **No credits ever.** License tier determines your user capacity and which advanced features (SSO, SAML, audit logs, etc.) are unlocked - see [Paid Offerings](./Paid-Offerings.md).

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## More than 5 users

The free tier covers up to 5 users. Once you have more than 5, you need a paid Server or Enterprise plan. A paid plan also adds:
The free tier covers up to 5 users. Once you have more than 5, you need a paid Server or Enterprise plan. Server includes 100 users and adds capacity in blocks of 100; Enterprise is sized to your organization under a custom agreement. A paid plan also adds:

- Official support (tickets, SLA, priority responses)
- Official support (tickets, SLAs, priority responses)
- SSO, SAML, audit logging, and other paid-tier features

See [Paid Offerings](./Paid-Offerings.md) for the full feature comparison or [contact us](https://www.stirling.com/book-a-demo) if you're not sure which plan fits.
See [Paid Offerings](./Paid-Offerings.md) for the full feature comparison, [book a demo](https://www.stirling.com/book-a-demo) to see the paid features first-hand, or [contact us](https://www.stirling.com/contact-us) if you're not sure which plan fits.
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Stirling PDF offers Server and Enterprise paid plans. These provide the same great software with added features, streamlined license management, and support options.

> This page covers **self-hosted** Server and Enterprise licensing (a flat-rate or per-seat license key, no credits). Stirling Cloud is a separate, credit-based offering - see [Modes](./Modes-and-Licensing.md) for how the deployment modes compare.
> This page covers **self-hosted** Server and Enterprise licensing (a license key, no credits). Stirling Cloud and the credit-based Processor plan are separate offerings - see [Modes](./Modes-and-Licensing.md) for how the deployment modes compare, and [stirling.com/pricing](https://www.stirling.com/pricing) for the full plan lineup.

## Available Plans

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### Server Plan
- **Cost**: $99/month or $999/year (save $189 with annual billing)
- **Available billing**: Monthly or Yearly
- **Users**: Unlimited users (flat rate regardless of user count)
- **Value**: The more users you have, the better the value (e.g., 100 users = $1/user/month)
- **Users**: 100 users included. Add capacity in blocks of 100 users as your team grows
- **Value**: One bill for the whole team instead of per-seat licenses (100 users works out under $1 per user per month)
- **Features**:
- Self-hosted deployment
- All PDF operations
- Unlimited users - no per-seat charges
- 100 users included, with capacity added in blocks of 100
- One bill instead of per-seat licenses
- Community support
- Regular updates
- Support tickets via support@stirlingpdf.com
- [External Database](./Configuration/Storage/External%20Database.md) support for optimized deployments and load-balancing
- Google Drive integration
- [OAuth2 SSO](./Configuration/Security/OAuth%20SSO%20Configuration.md) (Google, GitHub, Keycloak, any OIDC provider)
- **Perfect for**: Organizations with many users who want predictable, flat-rate pricing
- **Perfect for**: Teams and organizations that want predictable, block-based pricing without tracking individual seats

### Enterprise Plan
- **Cost**: Base server price + per-seat licensing (check [stirling.com/pricing](https://stirling.com/pricing))
- **Available billing**: Monthly or Yearly (save with annual billing)
- **Users**: Per-seat licensing (flexible scaling)
- **Cost**: Custom pricing - [contact sales](https://www.stirling.com/contact-us) for a quote
- **Available billing**: Agreed as part of your contract
- **Users**: Sized to your organization, with volume discounts as you scale
- **Features**:
- All Server Plan features, plus:
- Air-gapped / offline deployment, activated with a [certificate file](#option-2-certificate-file-air-gapped-offline) instead of an online key check
- Uptime SLAs
- Custom procurement, security review, and contract terms
- Volume discounts
- [SAML2 SSO](./Configuration/Security/SAML%20SSO%20Configuration.md) (Okta, Azure AD, etc.) with automated login handling
- Custom automated metadata handling
- Priority support tickets via support@stirlingpdf.com
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- Prometheus endpoint for advanced usage monitoring
- Usage Monitoring UI
- Audit logs
- SLA guarantee
- Custom integrations support
- Dedicated account manager
- **Perfect for**: Large enterprises requiring priority support, SLA guarantees, and per-seat licensing
- **Perfect for**: Regulated environments and large organizations that need air-gapped deployment, uptime SLAs, and an agreement to match
- **Evaluating?** [Book a demo](https://www.stirling.com/book-a-demo) to see the Enterprise features in action

## Purchasing a License

### In-App Purchase (Recommended)

Stirling PDF offers streamlined in-app purchasing and license activation:
Stirling PDF offers streamlined in-app purchasing and license activation. This covers the Server plan; Enterprise is quoted and issued by sales rather than bought in-app.

1. **Navigate to Settings**: Log in as an admin and go to Settings → Plan
2. **Select Your Plan**: Choose between Server (unlimited users) or Enterprise (per-seat) plans
2. **Select Your Plan**: Choose the Server plan (100 users included, capacity added in blocks of 100)
3. **Choose Billing Period**: Select monthly or yearly billing (yearly saves money)
4. **Complete Checkout**: You'll be redirected to Stripe's secure checkout
5. **Automatic Activation**: After payment, your license key is automatically retrieved and activated
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If you prefer to purchase outside the app or have questions:

1. Visit [stirling.com/contact](https://stirling.com/contact) or email support@stirlingpdf.com
1. Visit [stirling.com/contact-us](https://www.stirling.com/contact-us) or email support@stirlingpdf.com
2. Our team will assist you with your purchase
3. You'll receive your license key via email
4. Follow manual activation steps below
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Stirling PDF uses an **installation-based licensing model**:

- Each license is tied to a specific installation (identified by machine fingerprint)
- **Server Plan**: Flat-rate pricing with unlimited users for one installation
- $99/month = unlimited users (great value for larger teams)
- Example: 100 users = only $1 per user per month
- Example: 500 users = only $0.20 per user per month
- **Enterprise Plan**: Base installation license + per-seat user licensing
- **Named User Model**: For Enterprise, seats represent unique users who can log in
- Example: A company with 10 employees who use Stirling PDF needs 10 seats
- **Server Plan**: $99/month covers one installation with 100 users included
- Capacity is added in blocks of 100 users, so you get one bill instead of per-seat licenses
- Example: 100 users = under $1 per user per month
- **Enterprise Plan**: Capacity and terms are set in your contract, with volume discounts as you scale
- [Contact sales](https://www.stirling.com/contact-us) for a quote covering your user count, deployment model, and SLA

## Upgrading Your Plan

You can upgrade from Free → Server or Server → Enterprise at any time:
You can upgrade from Free → Server at any time:

1. Navigate to Settings → Plan
2. On the plan tier you want, click "Upgrade"
3. Complete checkout
4. Your existing license will be automatically upgraded

Moving Server → Enterprise goes through sales - use the "Contact Us" button on the Enterprise tier in Settings → Plan, or [contact sales](https://www.stirling.com/contact-us).

Adding more user capacity to an existing Server plan is coming soon as an in-app feature. Until it lands, email support@stirlingpdf.com and we'll add the block for you.

**Note**: When upgrading, your new plan starts immediately and you'll be credited for any unused time on your previous plan.

## Support
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- Priority email support
- 1:1 meetings with Stirling PDF team
- Dedicated account manager
- SLA guarantees
- Uptime SLAs agreed in your contract

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Can I try before I buy?**
A: Yes! The Free plan includes all features for up to 5 users. Test thoroughly before upgrading.
A: Yes! The Free plan includes all features for up to 5 users. Test thoroughly before upgrading. If you'd rather be walked through the paid features first, [book a demo](https://www.stirling.com/book-a-demo).

**Q: What happens if I cancel?**
A: Your license remains active until the end of your billing period, then reverts to Free plan limits.

**Q: What happens when we pass 100 users?**
A: The Server plan includes 100 users. When you need more, capacity is added in blocks of 100 - you stay on one bill rather than buying individual seats. Adding a block from inside the app is coming soon; in the meantime, email support@stirlingpdf.com.

**Q: How is Enterprise priced?**
A: Custom, based on your user count, deployment model, and the terms you need. It is not sold in-app - [contact sales](https://www.stirling.com/contact-us) for a quote. Volume discounts apply as you scale. If you want to see it working first, [book a demo](https://www.stirling.com/book-a-demo).

**Q: Can I move my license to a different server?**
A: Contact support@stirlingpdf.com for license transfers. Enterprise customers have more flexibility.

**Q: Do I need an internet connection?**
A: License activation requires internet for initial verification. Enterprise customers can request offline certificate files.
A: License activation requires internet for initial verification. Enterprise customers running air-gapped can request offline certificate files instead.

**Q: What's the difference between monthly and yearly billing?**
A: Yearly billing offers significant savings. For Server plan: $999/year vs $1,188/year monthly (save $189 = almost 2 months free).
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