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

# Change my billing cycle

> Switch your Descript plan between monthly and annual billing.

Choose to pay for your Descript subscription monthly or annually. [View our current plans and pricing](https://www.descript.com/pricing).

## Switch between monthly and annual billing

1. Log in to your account at [web.descript.com](https://web.descript.com/) or open the Descript app.
2. Open [App Settings](/account-and-app-settings/app-settings), keyboard shortcut `Command/Control + , (comma)`
3. Under the **Plan** tab, click **Edit current plan** next to your billing cycle.<br /><img src="https://mintcdn.com/descript-5bf56f3f/rKBXdXI8wIKScU9U/images/external/descript-40004318353037-ef2041173d.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=rKBXdXI8wIKScU9U&q=85&s=329814ffbd78fcf994cc5213ec9e1ef8" alt="mceclip0 (6).png" width="1620" height="1458" data-path="images/external/descript-40004318353037-ef2041173d.png" />
4. Select your preferred billing frequency (monthly or yearly). You can also update your payment method here if needed. When you're done, click **Save changes**.<br /><img src="https://mintcdn.com/descript-5bf56f3f/PCHXsjvSIJj69pdP/images/external/descript-31611432917389-f21e728dae.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PCHXsjvSIJj69pdP&q=85&s=5659de67faa214ffa851a491c1c7f5f3" alt="Save changes button in Subscription tab" width="2914" height="1444" data-path="images/external/descript-31611432917389-f21e728dae.png" />

<Note>
  **Billing changes**

  Upgrades (including switching from monthly to annual billing) take effect immediately; downgrades will apply at the end of your current billing cycle.
</Note>


## Related topics

- [How billing works in Descript](/billing-payments-plans/overview.md)
- [How can I see when my subscription renews?](/billing-payments-plans/plan-renew.md)
- [Refund policy](/billing-payments-plans/refund-policy.md)
- [Upgrade your plan](/billing-payments-plans/upgrade.md)
- [Downgrade or cancel a subscription](/billing-payments-plans/cancel.md)