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# Vendor plans — Free vs Pro

> Compare SpotlightVendor's free vs Pro plan for vendors — what each tier includes, pricing, and when Pro is worth it.

## Pricing

|         | **Free** | **Pro**                      |
| ------- | -------- | ---------------------------- |
| Monthly | \$0      | **\$39 / month**             |
| Annual  | \$0      | \*\*$429 / year** (save $39) |

## What's included

| Feature                                                                              | Free | Pro |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ---- | --- |
| Verified profile (W-9, COI, Workers' Comp uploaded and reviewed)                     | ✓    | ✓   |
| Appear in the vendor directory for facility managers to discover                     | ✓    | ✓   |
| Receive direct invitations from facilities                                           | ✓    | ✓   |
| Respond to RFPs you're directly invited to                                           | ✓    | ✓   |
| Compliance document tracking and expiration alerts                                   | ✓    | ✓   |
| In-app chat with facility managers on active projects                                | ✓    | ✓   |
| **See and respond to RFPs that match your services and area (not directly invited)** | —    | ✓   |
| **Priority placement in directory search results**                                   | —    | ✓   |
| **Performance metrics dashboard** (win rate, completion rate, active proposals)      | —    | ✓   |
| **Distance-aware RFP matching** showing opportunities near you                       | —    | ✓   |
| **Pro badge on profile and proposals**                                               | —    | ✓   |

## When to upgrade to Pro

**Free is fine if:**

* You're already invited to bid by facilities you have an established relationship with
* You don't need to actively grow your customer base on the platform
* You're testing whether SpotlightVendor is right for you before committing

**Pro is worth it when:**

* You want to grow — Pro is the path to discovery and matched RFPs you wouldn't otherwise see
* You're investing in your platform presence and want the credibility of priority placement and the Pro badge
* You want to track your own performance metrics over time
* You typically win at least one Pro-tier RFP per quarter — it pays for itself

## How to upgrade

In your vendor portal: Settings → Billing → Manage Subscription. Stripe handles the checkout and you can switch between monthly and annual at any renewal.

## Cancel anytime

Monthly Pro subscribers can cancel anytime — your Pro features stay active until the end of the current billing cycle. Annual subscribers can cancel at the end of the term (or contact support for early termination).

Questions? [hi@spotlightvendor.com](mailto:hi@spotlightvendor.com)