Builder Pro access can come from three different sources. Your access source determines how your subscription works and what happens if circumstances change.
The Three Access Sources
1. Self-Pay
You subscribe to Builder Pro directly through Policy Stack at $25/month ($18/month on annual billing). You manage your own billing through Stripe. Your access continues as long as your subscription is active and your payment method is valid.
This is the most straightforward access source. You are in full control of your subscription.
2. Advisor Seat
An advisor with a Policy Stack Advisor account has assigned you a client seat. Your Builder Pro access is funded by your advisor as part of their subscription. You do not pay anything directly for your Policy Stack access.
When an advisor assigns you a seat:
- Your account upgrades to Builder Pro immediately
- Your access source shows as "Advisor Seat" in Settings → Subscription
- Your advisor can see your account data based on the permissions you have accepted
- Your billing does not change — you are not charged
Advisor seat access is tied to your advisor's account status. See the What Happens When a Seat Expires article for details on what occurs if your advisor's account changes.