> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

Hardware Hunter has three tiers. The free tier is real — no trial, no credit card, no end date.

## The plans

| | Free | Pro | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $5/month | $75 one-time |
| Active hunts | 3 | 10 | unlimited |
| Scan cadence | daily | every 2 hours | every 2 hours |
| Instant alerts | — | Telegram, Discord, Slack, Pushover, ntfy + email | same as Pro |
| Notification channels | 1 (email) | 5 | 5 |

Lifetime pays for itself in 15 months of Pro and is a one-time charge, forever.

## How to upgrade

Go to **Account → Billing** and choose a plan. Upgrade is handled through a secure Stripe checkout — you never enter card details on Hardware Hunter's site.

When you upgrade:

- **Pro** activates immediately for the billing period.
- **Lifetime** is a one-time payment. If you're on an active Pro subscription when you buy Lifetime, the Pro subscription is cancelled so you're not double-billed.

## How to cancel or downgrade

Go to **Account → Billing → Manage subscription** (opens the Stripe billing portal).

- **Cancel** your Pro subscription: you keep Pro access through the end of the paid period, then drop to Free.
- **Downgrade / change plan**: also via the billing portal.

## Payments and refunds

- **Payment failed?** You'll get an email with a link to update your card in the billing portal. Until the card is updated, Pro features pause once billing lapses.
- **Refunds:** there's no automated refund flow. If you believe you're owed a refund, email `hello@hardwarehunter.io` — refunds are handled manually, not by a button.

## Billing status

You can check your current plan, subscription status, and billing portal from **Account → Billing** at any time. Status reflects Stripe in near-real time — if it ever disagrees with what you expect, email us with your account email.