Introduction to Billing
What Is Billing?
Billing is where your content turns into revenue. It’s your hub for seeing how much you earn, who’s subscribed, and when money lands in your account so you can focus on creating while SprintUp handles the money side. Schools use it to pay you and keep their subscriptions in one place.
What You’ll Find Here
- Dashboard — Your earnings at a glance: what you’ve made, what’s coming this month, and how your products are performing. One place to see if your content is paying off.
- My Invoices — For schools: all invoices in one spot. Pay when it suits you and keep a clear record.
- Payment Settings — Where you connect your bank and payment details so you actually get paid. Set it once and forget it.
- Products & Subscriptions — Which products earn what, how many schools use them, and the full story behind each number.
How Often Do Schools Pay?
You choose the rhythm that fits your product and their budget:
| Option | In plain English |
|---|---|
| One-time | They pay once and get access (for a set period or ongoing, depending on your setup). |
| Monthly | They pay every month predictable for them, steady for you. |
| Yearly | They commit for the year; you can reward that with a better price and fewer admin headaches. |
This is set when you define your pricing plans, so schools know what to expect from day one.
Pricing Models: Two Ways to Earn
We keep it simple: two models that cover how schools like to buy.
| Model | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Pay As You Go | Schools only pay for the students who actually use your content. Great when adoption grows over time—they’re not locked in before they’re sure, and your revenue scales with real usage. |
| Bulk Plans | Fixed price, fixed student limit. Schools love it for predictable budgets; you love it for clear tiers (e.g. Starter vs Growth). Set the price, the cap, and what’s included—no surprises. |
You can offer both on the same product (e.g. a Pay As You Go option plus a couple of bulk tiers). For the full how-to, see Pricing & Plans.
Where’s My Invoice At?
A quick way to know what’s happening with each invoice:
| Status | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Draft | You’re still preparing it; not sent yet. |
| Open | Sent and waiting for payment. You’re on track to get paid. |
| Paid | Money received. Done. |
| Void | Invoice was canceled—no payment expected. |
| Uncollectible | Payment didn’t go through; may need a nudge or a different payment method. |
You can create, send, and download invoices from billing. Open ones can be retried automatically on the next cycle so you don’t have to chase every time.
How Are Subscriptions Doing?
Quick health check on school subscriptions:
| Status | In plain English |
|---|---|
| Active | All good—they’re in and paying. |
| Paused | Temporarily on hold (e.g. summer break). |
| Canceled | They’ve ended the subscription; no more charges. |
| Expired | The access period is over. |
You can set things like trials and grace periods so schools get a smooth start and you keep control.
When Will I Get My Money?
Payouts are how earnings move from the platform to your bank. Statuses tell you where you stand:
| Status | What it means |
|---|---|
| Pending | Queued; not sent yet. |
| Processing | On its way to your account. |
| Paid | In your bank. |
| Failed | Something went wrong; you’ll need to fix details or retry. |
| Canceled | That payout was canceled. |
So you always know whether to wait a bit or check your settings.
Why Billing Matters for You
If you’re a creator
- See the impact — Dashboard shows whether your content is earning and which products lead.
- Stay in control — Invoices and subscriptions in one place, so nothing slips through the cracks.
- Get paid reliably — Set up payment details once; then focus on creating while payouts run in the background.
If you’re a school
- One place for all bills — Platform and product invoices together, so finance stays simple.
- Pay and track — Pay when it works for you and keep a clear history for your records.
Connect your payment details in Payment Settings so payouts can reach you. Once that’s done, your dashboard numbers and real earnings stay in sync.