# Gordon plans


[Gordon](/ai/gordon/) is an AI assistant for Docker workflows. For pricing details, see the [Gordon product page](https://www.docker.com/products/gordon/).

- Gordon Base is included at no cost with Docker plans. It covers everyday Docker workflow questions with a baseline monthly usage allowance.
- Gordon Plus is for developers who use Gordon regularly. It increases your monthly usage allowance above Base.
- Gordon Max is for power users who rely on Gordon throughout their workflow. It offers a significantly higher usage allowance than Plus.
- Gordon Ultra is for developers with the highest usage needs. It provides the maximum monthly allowance available on a self-serve plan.

To upgrade to a Gordon paid plan, see [Manage plans](/subscription/manage/).

## Usage

Gordon usage is measured in questions. When you upgrade from Gordon Base to a paid plan, your usage multiplies the Base allowance. Usage is capped across three time windows: 4-hour, daily, and monthly. For full limit details, see [Gordon usage limits](/ai/gordon/usage-limits/).

> [!IMPORTANT]
> Gordon plans apply to personal Docker accounts only. If you purchase a Gordon
> plan while signed in with an organization account, the plan applies
> to your personal account automatically.

## Billing behaviors

Gordon plans are billed monthly at the first of the month. If you purchase after the first of the month, your invoice reflects prorated charges for the remaining days in the cycle. Subscribing to a Gordon plan charges you at the time of purchase. When you upgrade your Gordon plan, usage limits are immediately effective after payment. 

## Downgrade or disable auto-renewal

When you downgrade a Gordon plan, the change takes effect on the 1st of the following month. Disabling auto-renewal for a Gordon plan returns your paid Gordon plan to Gordon Base in the same pattern. For example, if you downgrade from Gordon Ultra to Gordon Plus on April 15:

- From April 15 through April 30, you retain Ultra access and usage limits.
- On May 1, you are charged the Gordon Plus plan rate and Gordon Plus usage limits take effect.

To downgrade or disable auto-renewal:

1. Sign in to [Docker Home](https://app.docker.com/) and go to **Billing**.
1. From **Active plans**, select **Manage** next to your Gordon plan.
1. Select **Downgrade plan** to switch to a lower tier, or **Disable auto renewal** to end your plan after the current billing cycle.

> [!IMPORTANT]
> Docker does not issue refunds or credits
> for remaining days in the current cycle.