> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.mercury360.com/llms.txt
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# Billing & Plans Overview | Mercury Recruit Pricing

> Understand Mercury Recruit's pricing plans, free trial, and billing management options — everything you need to make the right choice for your team.

Mercury Recruit offers straightforward, per-user monthly or annual pricing across three plans — Growth, Professional, and Enterprise. Whether you're a startup hiring your first few roles or a scaling company managing dozens of open positions, there's a plan built for your stage. Every plan includes core ATS features like job posting, pipeline management, AI resume parsing, and a hosted career page, with more advanced automation and analytics unlocked as you move up.

There are no hidden fees, no long-term contracts, and you can change your plan at any time. If you're new to Mercury Recruit, a 15-day free trial gives you full Professional-level access with no credit card required — so you can evaluate the platform before committing.

Use the sections below to explore your options in detail.

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  <Card title="Compare Plans" icon="chart-bar" href="/getting-started/billing/compare-plans">
    See a full side-by-side breakdown of Growth, Professional, and Enterprise features and pricing to find the right fit for your team.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Free Trial" icon="flask" href="/getting-started/billing/free-trial">
    Learn what's included in the 15-day free trial, how to get started with no credit card, and how to convert to a paid plan when you're ready.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Upgrade & Downgrade" icon="arrows-up-down" href="/getting-started/billing/upgrade-downgrade">
    Understand how to change your plan, how proration works mid-cycle, and what happens to your data and active jobs when you switch.
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## Quick plan summary

| Plan             | Price            | Best for                                                                    |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Growth**       | \$49/user/month  | Startups building structured hiring processes                               |
| **Professional** | \$129/user/month | Growing teams that need automation and deep analytics                       |
| **Enterprise**   | Custom           | Organizations requiring compliance, custom workflows, and dedicated support |

<Tip>
  Not sure which plan is right for you? Start with the free trial — you get full Professional access for 15 days, and you can [contact the sales team](https://mercury360.com/recruit/contact-us?forSales=true) at any time to discuss your needs before choosing a plan.
</Tip>

## Frequently asked questions

<Accordion title="Do I need a credit card to get started?">
  No. The 15-day free trial requires no credit card. You only need to provide payment information when you choose to upgrade to a paid plan.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Are there long-term contracts?">
  No long-term contracts are required. You can subscribe month-to-month and cancel at any time. Annual billing is available at a discounted effective rate if you prefer to commit for a full year.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Are there any hidden fees?">
  No. The price you see per user per month is what you pay. AI Actions are included in every plan (150/month on Growth, 1,000/month on Professional), and additional credits can be purchased if needed. Enterprise plans include a custom AI credit allocation agreed upon at contract time.
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<Accordion title="What happens to my data if I cancel?">
  Your data is retained for 30 days after cancellation. During that window you can export candidates, reports, and other records. After 30 days, your data is permanently deleted from Mercury Recruit's systems.
</Accordion>