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Understanding RosterElf's minimum staff policy

Sean Wyse By Sean Wyse Updated 15 April 2026 3 min read
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Minimum staff thresholds explained

RosterElf applies a minimum staff threshold to all plans. This means that regardless of how many active staff you have, you will be charged for at least the minimum number of staff for your billing type. The minimum differs between monthly and annual plans.

1. Monthly plan minimum (3 staff)

Monthly plans have a minimum of 3 active staff.

1.1 How the monthly minimum is applied

1.1.1 At the end of each billing month, RosterElf counts your active staff.

1.1.2 If your active staff count is 3 or more, you are charged for your actual staff count multiplied by the plan rate.

1.1.3 If your active staff count is fewer than 3, you are charged for 3 staff at your plan rate.

2. Annual plan minimum (10 seats)

Annual plans have a minimum of 10 seats.

2.1 How the annual minimum is applied

2.1.1 When switching to an annual plan, you must select at least 10 seats.

2.1.2 Your annual subscription is charged based on the number of seats selected, multiplied by the annual plan rate, for a full 12 months.

2.1.3 If your active staff count grows beyond your selected seat count, additional seats are charged on a pro-rata basis after a 5-day grace period. See updating annual plan seats for details.

Example minimum charges (annual plan)

  • Core plan ($6.00/employee/month): 10 seats × $6.00 = $60/month
  • Full Suite ($7.00/employee/month): 10 seats × $7.00 = $70/month
  • HR plan ($3.00/employee/month): 10 seats × $3.00 = $30/month

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the minimum staff count for monthly plans?

Monthly plans require a minimum of 3 active staff. If your active staff count falls below 3, you will be charged as if you have 3 active staff.

2. What is the minimum seat count for annual plans?

Annual plans require a minimum of 10 seats. When switching to annual billing, you must select at least 10 seats regardless of your current active staff count.

3. How much does the minimum cost on each plan?

The minimum charge depends on the plan you are on. For example, on the Core annual plan at $6.00/employee/month, the minimum (10 seats) is $60/month. On the Full Suite annual plan at $7.00/employee/month, the minimum is $70/month. Visit the pricing page for current rates.

4. What happens if my active staff count falls below the minimum?

If your active staff count falls below the minimum threshold for your plan, you will be billed based on the minimum. For monthly plans, the minimum is 3 staff. For annual plans, the minimum is determined by the number of seats you selected when subscribing.

5. Can I set fewer than 10 seats on an annual plan?

No. Annual plans require a minimum of 10 seats. This minimum applies when you first switch to annual billing and when you update your seat count.

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