SaaS Mode is the feature that turns GoHighLevel from an agency tool into a software business you can resell under your own brand. Instead of charging one-off setup fees, you package the platform, set your own monthly price, and let GoHighLevel handle provisioning and billing automatically.

This guide walks through enabling SaaS Mode end to end so every new client becomes a recurring, automated subscription instead of a manual project.

Before you start

SaaS Mode requires the GoHighLevel $497/month Agency Pro plan and a connected Stripe account. You will also need rebilling enabled if you want to mark up usage-based features like SMS, email, and AI.

• Confirm you are on the Agency Pro ($497) plan.
• Connect your agency Stripe account under Settings > Company Billing.
• Decide on your plan tiers and monthly pricing before you build them.

Step-by-step setup

Once the prerequisites are in place, the configuration itself is straightforward:

• Enable SaaS Mode from the agency dashboard and connect Stripe when prompted.
• Create your plans with clear feature gates — control which sub-account features each tier unlocks.
• Configure rebilling so SMS, email, phone, and AI usage are marked up and passed through to clients automatically.
• Build a SaaS configurator funnel so prospects can sign up, pay, and self-provision a sub-account without you touching anything.
• Set up a snapshot that loads into every new account so clients start with pipelines, automations, and calendars already built.

Common mistakes to avoid

The most common failure point is pricing below your true cost. Always account for rebilling markups and platform fees so each subscriber is profitable from day one. The second is shipping an empty snapshot — clients churn fast when they log in to a blank account, so invest in a strong default snapshot before you open the doors.

With SaaS Mode configured correctly, you stop trading hours for setup fees and start building predictable monthly recurring revenue under your own brand.