Can I switch from HERE Base Plan to HERE Limited Plan?

Summary
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This article explains whether it is possible to switch from the HERE Base Plan to the HERE Limited Plan and outlines the current status of the Limited Plan.

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Answer
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Switching from the HERE Base Plan to the HERE Limited Plan is not supported, because the Limited Plan has been fully retired.

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Limited Plan status
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### Retirement announcement

HERE announced the retirement of the Limited Plan in platform release notes.
The Limited Plan was officially retired on August 31, 2025. [here.com], [here.com]

### Impact after retirement

After this date:
+ Users can no longer use the Limited Plan
+ Access to HERE services under the Limited Plan is revoked unless upgraded to another plan [here.com], [here.com]

### Key implication

The Limited Plan is no longer available for any customers
+ Not for new sign-ups
+ Not for existing customers
It is not possible to assign, restore, or downgrade to the Limited Plan

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What should customers do instead?
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### Option 1: Use the Base Plan

The Base Plan is now the standard entry plan for HERE platform
It offers:
+ Free monthly service transaction thresholds
+ Pay-as-you-go pricing
+ Access to current platform services [here.com]

### Option 2: Optimize usage

Review API usage and reduce unnecessary calls to control costs

### Option 3: Contact HERE

Customers with specific requirements can contact HERE for guidance: https://www.here.com/contact

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Additional context (timeline)
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| Date | Change |
| --- | --- |
| March 27, 2025 | Limited Plan removed for new customers [here.com] |
| August 31, 2025 | Limited Plan fully retired for all customers [here.com], [here.com] |

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Reference
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April 2025 Platform Release Notes: https://www.here.com/learn/blog/april-2025-platform-release-notes
July 2025 Platform Release Notes: https://www.here.com/learn/blog/july-2025-platform-release-notes
August 2025 Platform Release Notes: https://www.here.com/learn/blog/august-2025-platform-release-notes
* Learn more about how we can help your business: https://www.here.com/contact

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pricing plans limited-plan base-plan migration