devActivity Billing & Plan Management: An Overview
The devActivity Billing section is your central hub for managing all aspects of your subscription, contributor usage, and payment settings. Accessible within the 'Settings' menu, this area provides transparency and control over your devActivity costs and team growth.
Users can effectively control their devActivity costs by monitoring active contributors and choosing appropriate plans. The automatic billing feature simplifies team growth by automatically adjusting billing as new members join, while GitHub integration provides a familiar and secure payment portal.
The devActivity.com application provides a dedicated "Billing" section within its overall "Settings" area. This section is easily accessible via the top navigation bar, which lists several configuration tabs including "General", "Teams / Users", "Integrations", "Public Dashboard", and "Embeddables", with "Billing" currently highlighted.
The primary function of this page is to enable users to manage their subscription plans and contributor billing. A prominent display at the top of the content area indicates the current contributor status, for instance, "Contributors: 7 of 10". This signifies that 7 out of a maximum allowed 10 contributors are presently active and contributing.
Key to managing team growth, the page features a toggle switch labeled "Enable new Org Contributors as billed users automatically". This control, accompanied by an informational 'i' icon, automates the billing process. When activated, any new software developers or team members who are onboarded to the organization will automatically be added to the billed user count, consequently increasing the subscription cost by one user per addition. This feature simplifies administrative overhead for expanding teams.
Users can select from different billing plans presented as radio button options:
- Free Plan: This plan is offered at "$0 / mo per Contributor", providing a zero-cost option for basic usage.
- Your Current Plan - Premium: The screenshot shows this plan as currently active. It's priced at "
$20$10 / mo ($100/yr) per Contributor", with a strikethrough on "$20" indicating a promotional rate or discount, bringing the effective monthly cost to $10 per contributor (or an annual equivalent of $100).
To modify their subscription, users simply select their desired plan. The system then redirects them to GitHub, where all payment processing, transactions, and billing details are securely handled and recorded within their existing GitHub account. This integration ensures a seamless and familiar experience for managing financial aspects of the devActivity subscription.
Key Use Cases for devActivity Billing
- Monitoring the number of active contributors
- Switching between Free and Premium subscription plans
- Enabling or disabling automatic billing for new organization contributors
- Understanding the cost structure of different plans
- Processing billing and payments via GitHub
Frequently Asked Questions
How many contributors are currently active on my plan?
You can view your current contributor usage, typically displayed as 'Contributors: X of Y', at the top of the Billing section in your devActivity settings.
What are the available billing plans and their pricing details?
devActivity offers a 'Free' plan at $0/mo per Contributor and a 'Premium' plan, currently priced at $10/mo ($100/yr) per Contributor, often with promotional discounts.
Where are my devActivity billing transactions processed and stored?
All payment transactions and billing details for devActivity subscriptions are securely handled and stored within your GitHub account, ensuring a familiar and integrated experience.
Who can manage billing settings in devActivity?
Typically, Organization Admins and Billing Managers are the primary personas responsible for managing billing and plan settings within devActivity.
Can I switch between Free and Premium plans?
Yes, you can easily switch between the Free and Premium subscription plans directly from the Billing section. Changes are finalized through GitHub's secure payment portal.
