Monetizing an application through subscription plans can be complex, but Clerk Billing simplifies this process by integrating subscription management directly into an existing authentication stack. Clerk Billing provides a user-friendly interface and helper functions, allowing developers to implement subscriptions without writing custom billing logic, as it integrates seamlessly with Stripe for payment processing. Through the Clerk dashboard, developers can define subscription plans and features, which are easily displayed in applications using the <PricingTable /> component, and are able to verify user access using the has() helper function. This tool enhances user experience by enabling them to select, manage, and cancel subscriptions within the app, and it centralizes authentication, profile management, and billing into one cohesive platform. The article demonstrates the ease of implementing Clerk Billing with a real-world example using Quillmate, a writing platform, showing how premium features like an AI chat assistant can be gated based on subscription status, streamlining the path from concept to monetization.