Setting Up Billing

To unlock all of Tectra's powerful features, you'll need to activate billing on your account. This process is straightforward and secure, with flexible billing based on your selected tier.

Why Set Up Billing?

While you can explore Tectra with a free account, billing activation unlocks:

• Full access to all integrations
• Unlimited workflow executions
• Advanced AI capabilities
• Premium support
• Higher usage limits for tokens, integrations, and transcription minutes

Step-by-Step Billing Setup

Step 1: Navigate to Billing Settings

1. Go to your billing settings: https://app.tectra.ai/manager/settings/?tab=billing
2. You'll see your current billing tier and available options

Step 2: Choose Your Billing Tier

1. Click the "Choose a billing tier" button

2. Review the available tiers and their features:

   • Individual tiers: Perfect for personal use and small-scale automation
   • Team tiers: Designed for collaborative teams with shared resources
   • Enterprise options: Tailored for large organizations with advanced needs

3. Select the tier that best matches your usage patterns and requirements

4. Consider factors like:

   • Number of integrations you need
   • Expected AI token usage
   • Meeting transcription requirements
   • Team size and collaboration needs

Step 3: Add Payment Information

1. Enter your credit card details securely
2. All payment information is encrypted and processed through secure payment providers
3. Billing will be based on your selected tier and actual usage

Step 4: Apply Coupon Code (Optional)

If you have a coupon code:

1. Look for the "Coupon Code" field
2. Enter your code exactly as provided
3. The discount will be applied to your billing

Step 5: Submit and Confirm

1. Review your billing information and selected tier
2. Click "Submit" to activate billing
3. You'll receive a confirmation email with your billing details

After Billing Setup

Once billing is complete, your billing page will display:

Current Billing Information

• Your selected tier and billing details
• Included features and limits:
  • Input/output token limits
  • Number of included integrations
  • Transcription minutes
  • Team collaboration features (for team tiers)

Next Payment Details

• Your selected tier details
• Current usage tracking
• Billing period information
• Next due date

Usage Monitoring

You can track your usage in real-time:

• Input Tokens: Track your AI interaction usage
• Output Tokens: Monitor AI response generation
• Integrations: See how many integrations you're using
• Transcription Minutes: Monitor meeting transcription usage

Billing History

Access all your past invoices and payments for record-keeping.

Managing Your Billing

Updating Payment Methods

You can add, remove, or set default payment methods at any time through your billing settings.

Changing Tiers

You can upgrade or downgrade your tier as your needs change:

1. Go to billing settings
2. Click "Manage" next to your current tier
3. Select a new tier
4. Changes take effect immediately

Usage Monitoring

Set up usage tracking and alerts:

• Integration usage tracking
• Token usage monitoring
• Transcription minute tracking
• Usage limit notifications

Billing Tiers Explained

Tectra offers multiple billing tiers designed to fit different usage patterns and team sizes. Each tier includes different limits and features to match your needs.

Individual Tiers

Perfect for personal use, freelancers, and individual professionals:

• Designed for single-user accounts
• Individual usage limits and features
• Great for getting started with AI automation

Team Tiers

Designed for collaborative teams and growing organizations:

• Shared resources pooled across team members
• Team management and collaboration features
• Minimum user requirements for team pricing
• Advanced workflow sharing and coordination

Enterprise Options

Tailored for large organizations with advanced requirements:

• High-volume usage limits
• Priority support and dedicated assistance
• Advanced team management capabilities
• Custom integration support

Understanding Usage Components

Input/Output Tokens

• Input tokens: Words and characters you send to Tectra
• Output tokens: AI-generated responses and content
• Team tiers pool tokens across all team members for flexible usage

Integrations

• Connect Tectra to your favorite tools and platforms
• Different tiers include different numbers of integrations
• Additional integrations available as needed

Transcription Minutes

• Used for meeting recordings and audio processing
• Essential for meeting-based workflows and documentation
• Team tiers pool minutes across all members for shared usage

What's Next?

With billing activated, you now have full access to Tectra's capabilities! Your next step is to connect your tools and platforms:

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues with billing setup or have questions about pricing, you can:

• Check your billing page for detailed usage information
• Contact support through the help section in your dashboard
• Review your usage patterns to optimize your tier selection