Docker Scout billing

Docker Scout lets users secure their software supply chain and continuously observe and improve their security posture. Docker Scout is free for up to 3 repositories. You can buy Docker Scout Team or Docker Scout Business to turn on Docker Scout for additional repositories. See Docker Scout subscription and features to select the plan that works for you.

In this section, learn how to buy Docker Scout Team in Docker Hub for your personal account or for an organization. To buy Docker Scout Business, contact sales.

Personal account

  1. Select your avatar in the top-right corner of Docker Hub.
  2. From the drop-down menu select Billing.
  3. In the Plan section, navigate to the Docker Scout plan section. The default plan is Docker Scout Free.
  4. Next to the plan name, select Buy now.
  5. From the Purchase Scout Team drop-down menu, under Your Account, select the name of your personal account.
  6. This redirects you to the payment processing page. Enter your email if this field isn't pre-populated. Then, enter your payment information.
  7. Update the quantity of repositories you want to use with Docker Scout. See Docker Scout subscriptions to learn more about the number of repositories available for each plan.
  8. Select annual or monthly billing.
  9. Select Subscribe.
  10. Subscribing redirects you back to the billing page in Docker Hub, where you can find your active Docker Scout plan.

Once your purchase is complete, you receive a confirmation email and a copy of your invoice.

Organization

  1. In Docker Hub, select Organizations.

  2. Select the organization namespace.

  3. Select the Billing tab.

  4. In the Plan section, navigate to the Docker Scout plan section. The default plan is Docker Scout Free.

  5. Next to the plan name, select Buy now.

  6. From the Purchase Scout Team drop-down menu, select the name of your organization.

    Note

    If you're an organization with multiple teams, a Docker Scout Business plan may be better. Contact sales to learn more.

  7. This redirects you to the payment processing page. Enter your email if this field isn't pre-populated. Then, enter your payment information.

  8. Update the quantity of repositories you want to use with Docker Scout. See Docker Scout subscriptions to learn more about the number of repositories available for each plan.

  9. Select annual or monthly billing.

  10. Select Subscribe.

  11. Subscribing redirects you back to the billing page in Docker Hub, where you can find your active Docker Scout plan.

Once your purchase is complete, you receive a confirmation email and a copy of your invoice.

Manage your subscription

To access your subscription details, go to the Billing section for your personal account or organization that's subscribed. Select Payment methods and billing history to go to the billing details portal. In the billing details portal, you can find your renewal date, invoice history, and payment methods.

Renewals charge to the original credit card used to buy Docker Scout Team. You can manage your payment methods in the billing details portal.

Update number of repositories for your subscription

You can add or remove the number of repositories associated with your subscription.

To add repositories:

  1. In Docker Hub, select Organizations.
  2. Select the organization namespace.
  3. Select the Billing tab to find your active Docker Scout plan.
  4. Select Add repositories.
  5. Enter the number of repositories you want to add, then select Purchase.

This purchase charges your default payment method.

To remove repositories:

  1. In Docker Hub, select Organizations.
  2. Select the organization namespace.
  3. Select the Billing tab to find your active Docker Scout plan.
  4. Select Remove repositories.
  5. Enter the number of repositories you want to remove, then select Remove.

The number of repositories updates on your next billing cycle.

Note

You can't add repositories while repository removal is pending. You can add repositories again during the next billing cycle.

Downgrade your subscription

You can downgrade your Docker Scout Team subscription at anytime before the renewal date. Your subscription features remain available until the end of your billing cycle.

  1. In Docker Hub, select your avatar in the top-right corner and from the drop-down menu select Billing.
  2. Select the namespace of either your personal account or organization.
  3. Find your Docker Scout plan, then select Change plan.
  4. Select Downgrade, then review the warning message.
  5. To confirm the downgrade, select Continue.

Cancel your subscription downgrade

You can cancel a subscription downgrade at anytime before the end of the billing cycle. You can find this date in the details for your current plan.

  1. In Docker Hub, Select your avatar in the top-right corner and from the drop-down menu select Billing.
  2. Select the namespace of either your personal account or organization.
  3. Find your Docker Scout plan, then select Cancel the downgrade.