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Change to annual subscription | RosterElf billing guide

Sean Wyse By Sean Wyse Updated 19 March 2026 3 min read
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Change subscription to annual in RosterElf settings (Stripe)

This article explains how to change your subscription to annual in RosterElf. Switching to an annual plan allows you to manage your billing more efficiently and save 30% compared to monthly billing. It is ideal for businesses that are confident in using RosterElf long term and want a more streamlined billing cycle.

Changing your subscription is simple and can be completed directly from your account settings. You can access your subscription details, update your plan type, and confirm the number of seats required for your team. Once completed, your subscription will switch to an annual plan and your billing will update accordingly.

In this guide, you will learn how to open your account settings, access your subscription, and switch your plan to annual. Following these steps ensures your subscription is updated correctly and without disruption. You can also update your annual plan seats at any time after switching, and update your billing details if your payment information changes.

1. Change subscription to annual in settings

This section explains how to change your subscription to annual using your account settings in RosterElf. You will learn how to navigate to your subscription settings, update your plan, and confirm your changes.

Updating your subscription through the settings ensures your billing preferences are applied correctly. It also allows you to select the correct number of seats for your team, helping you manage costs and access effectively. Follow the steps below to switch your subscription to an annual plan.

1.1 Change subscription to annual in RosterElf

1.1.1 Open RosterElf in your web browser.

RosterElf dashboard showing the main interface with navigation menu at the top

1.1.2 Press the welcome message in the top right corner of the screen.

RosterElf dashboard with arrow pointing to the Welcome Sean message in the top right corner

1.1.3 Press account overview from the dropdown menu.

RosterElf dropdown menu open showing Account Overview option highlighted with an arrow

1.1.4 Press subscription settings.

RosterElf Account Overview modal showing the Subscription Settings button circled in red

1.1.5 Press update subscription.

RosterElf Subscription modal showing the Upgrade Subscription button circled in red

1.1.6 Select annually.

RosterElf change subscription tier page showing Annually toggle selected and circled, with plan options and save 30% with annual billing message

1.1.7 Select your number of seats using the + and – controls.

RosterElf annual plan selection showing number of seats adjuster with arrow pointing to the plus button on the Full Suite plan

1.1.8 Press switch plan to confirm.

RosterElf annual plan selection showing the Switch Plan button highlighted in green on the Full Suite plan card

Xero App Store subscribers:

If you subscribed through the Xero App Store, you will need to manage your subscription through Xero's platform instead. See our guide on Xero subscriptions for more information.

Frequently asked questions

1. What happens when I change subscription to annual in RosterElf?

When you change your subscription to annual in RosterElf, your billing switches from monthly to yearly. You will be charged annually instead of each month. Your access to features remains the same, but your billing cycle updates immediately after confirming the change.

2. Can I change subscription to annual at any time in RosterElf?

Yes, you can change your subscription to annual at any time through your account settings. You can access your subscription settings, select the annual plan, and confirm the update without needing to contact support.

3. How do I select seats when I change subscription to annual?

When you change your subscription to annual, you must select the number of seats for your team. The number of seats should match or exceed your active staff count. This ensures all staff members are included in your subscription.

4. Will my subscription change to annual immediately after updating?

Yes, your subscription will update to annual as soon as you confirm the change by pressing switch plan. Your billing will adjust accordingly, and your account will reflect the new annual plan straight away.

5. Where do I change subscription to annual in RosterElf?

You can change your subscription to annual in the account overview section of RosterElf. Press the welcome message, go to account overview, select subscription settings, and press update subscription to switch to annual.

6. Why do I have two invoices for my annual subscription?

The first invoice is a pro-rata charge for the remaining days in the current month. On the 1st of the following month, you will be charged for the full annual subscription.

7. Can I have fewer seats than active staff on my annual subscription?

No. The number of seats on your annual subscription cannot be less than your active staff count.

8. When will I be charged for adding additional seats?

You will be charged 5 days after increasing your subscription seats.

9. Will I be charged if I reactivate a staff member for reporting?

No. You will only be charged if the staff member remains active 5 days after reactivation. To avoid charges, archive the staff member after completing your report.

10. Can I update my billing email in Stripe?

No. Currently, there is no option to update the billing email in Stripe.

11. Why am I charged GST if I am not in Australia?

The Stripe platform is identifying you as located in Australia. To change this and provide the correct Tax ID, you will need to update your billing information in Stripe.

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