Choosing a Plan
Understand the types of plans a creator can offer — recurring, one-time, time-limited passes, lifetime, trial — so you know exactly what you're signing up for.
When you open a creator's bot or portal, you'll see a list of plans to pick from. Each plan has a name, price, billing cycle, and a list of included resources (the Telegram channels, groups, or other perks you'll unlock). This page helps you read that list and pick the right one.
Plan types you'll encounter
The standard subscription model. You're charged automatically at the end of each billing period (weekly, monthly, yearly, or whatever cycle the creator configured).
- Billing cycle — every 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 1 year, or a custom multiple (e.g. every 3 months).
- Auto-renew — at the end of each cycle, your saved payment method is charged and access continues.
- You can cancel anytime — access continues until the end of the current paid period. See Cancel a subscription.
Recurring is the right choice if you want ongoing access and prefer not to think about renewing manually.
Audience filters
Creators can restrict who sees each plan. You'll only see plans that match you — but knowing the filters exists helps if you see different options from a friend.
| Filter | Who sees it |
|---|---|
| Newcomers only | People who've never subscribed to this project before. Hidden from returning customers. |
| Customers only | People with an active subscription. Used for add-on or upgrade plans. |
| Churned only | People whose subscription has ended. Used for win-back offers. |
| Single use | Hidden from you once you've bought it. No duplicate purchases. |
| Access codes only | Never shown publicly. Only reachable by redeeming an access code. |
If a friend sees a plan you don't, it's almost always because of these filters. Common example: they're a returning customer and the creator offered "Welcome back — 50% off for 3 months" for churned members; that plan is invisible to new visitors.
What to compare before you pick
Frequently asked
Related
- Making payments — what happens after you pick a plan.
- Trial memberships — trial specifics.
- Redeem an access code — skip payment if you have a code.
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