# FAQ

### Can I use Reader Mode for free?

Absolutely! Reader Mode is free to use indefinitely. However, there are some limitation in term of features and usage which require you to upgrade to the [Premium](https://readermode.io/upgrade) plan

#### How is the Premium plan different from the Free?

In short you can save more bookmarks, will have permanent copies of your bookmarks, more highlights and more space for uploads and tools/features for your reading and research

#### Do you have monthly and yearly billing options?

Yes! We offer either monthly or yearly billing options. The yearly billing option is always cheaper (usually \~25% discount).

#### How is the payment being processed? Can I pay with Paypal?

We handle billing via [FastSpring](https://fastspring.com/). It's the same payment provider used in companies such as Adobe, Sketch, DaisyDisk and other. We do not handle your credit card information directly.\
Paypal is fully supported, select it as your payment method on checkout.

#### What happens if I cancel my paid plan?

When you cancel your plan, you will remain on the plan until the end of your billing cycle, at which time the plan will be canceled.

#### What happens if my payment fails? E.g. an expired credit card.

Your account email will be notified after each failed payment. Payments may be retried up to 4 times within the next week. After this, if the payment did not succeed, you will be downgraded to the Free plan.


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