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Understanding Fin Outcomes

Learn about the transition from Resolutions to Outcomes effective March 12, 2026.

Written by Dawn
Updated this week

Effective March 12, 2026, Fin’s core pricing metric is changing from Resolutions to Outcomes. This change reflects the natural evolution of Fin’s growing capabilities. Fin has always been priced based on the value it delivers (you pay only when Fin successfully delivers value for you). As Fin handles more complex conversations, we’re making some changes to reinforce our commitment to our outcome-based model.

From March 12 onward, you will see Fin Outcomes in your invoices, billing pages, and documentation, instead of Resolutions, although Resolutions remain as one of the outcome types Fin can deliver.

For those using Fin Procedures or Fin Tasks, you can now choose to configure a Procedure to end in a resolution or a handoff. This gives you more control over how Fin handles your most complex queries in line with your support policies and oversight needs and ensures you’re charged only when Fin delivers a successful result.


Why the change from Resolutions to Outcomes?

Fin’s capabilities have expanded

Fin now handles more complex, multi-step support queries (for example, subscription changes or transaction disputes in a Procedure) where a Fin resolution isn’t always the outcome you want. With Procedures, customers can configure Fin to resolve issues end-to-end, or to gather context, take actions, and seamlessly hand off when needed. In these cases, Fin still delivers value based on what customers define as success. So the terminology is evolving to capture the broader range of outcomes Fin now supports.

Reinforcing Outcome based pricing

We’ve always priced Fin on the value it delivers, which until now meant resolutions. That isn’t changing. By shifting to “Outcomes,” we now capture the different ways customers choose to get value from Fin today, and as its capabilities grow. Whether Fin fully resolves the conversation or handles a complex interaction and hands off with context, if that’s the right outcome for your business, it still counts as a valuable outcome. Our pricing model remains value-driven: you pay only for the outcome Fin delivers.


What is an Outcome?

An Outcome will be counted when Fin successfully completes the action it was configured to perform, as part of a conversation.

Currently, Fin delivers the following outcomes:

Resolution:

A Resolution is an outcome where the customer confirms Fin resolved the issue or does not request more help after Fin answers.

Procedure handoff:

A Procedure handoff is an outcome where Fin successfully executes a Procedure that you've configured to end in a handoff to a human or a workflow.


Pricing and billing

Even with the terminology change from Resolutions to Outcomes, the fundamentals of Fin’s pricing remain the same:

  • Unit price: You will continue to be charged $0.99 (USD) per conversation for outcomes that are either:

    • a Resolution, where Fin fully resolves the customer’s issue, or

    • a Procedure handoff, where Fin successfully executes a Procedure that ends in a handoff to a human or a workflow.

  • Charged once per conversation: You will only be charged at most once per conversation, regardless of how many questions the customer asks or how many Procedures Fin runs in that conversation. For example, if a customer asks multiple questions or Fin performs several steps, and Fin resolves the issue (or completes a handoff) by the end of the conversation, it’s still just one Outcome charge of $0.99.

  • Resolution rate metric: Fin’s Resolution Rate (the percentage of conversations that Fin resolves without human involvement) is unaffected by this change.

  • No charge for unsuccessful attempts: You will never be charged for an outcome that didn’t happen. If a customer explicitly asks to speak with a human agent at any point, or if a Fin Procedure fails to complete for any reason, it does not count as an Outcome and you are not billed for it. We only count Outcomes (and charge for them) when Fin actually delivers a successful result. This means you’re never paying for Fin’s “attempts” – only for the outcomes you get.

How billable Outcomes are determined

To understand what you will be charged for it helps to look at what caused the conversation to be passed over to a teammate:

  1. A Procedure handoff occurs when a conversation is passed to a teammate because Fin followed a Procedure's configured instructions or guidance to hand off to a team, teammate or workflow. This is a billable outcome.

  2. An escalation occurs when Fin hands off based on default behavior or workspace rules, such as:

    • Fin's default behaviour triggers an escalation: if a customer asks for a human or shows frustration, Fin escalates based on its default logic. You are not billed for these escalations.

    • Fin follows workspace-level escalation rules: When Fin escalates based on global instructions set at workspace level (under Train > Escalation) you are not billed for these escalations.

The table below outlines common conversation scenarios with Fin and whether they are billed as Fin Outcomes:

Scenario

Status

Billed

Fin handoffs to a human because of instructions you added in Procedure-specific guidance.

Procedure Handoff

Yes

Fin uses a configured @handoff to a workflow.

Procedure Handoff

Yes

Fin uses a configured @handoff to a team or teammate.

Procedure Handoff

Yes

Fin escalates due to workspace level guidance or escalation rules.

Escalated - Not an Outcome

No

Procedure Failure: A technical error or logic issue prevents a Procedure from finishing.

Escalated - Not an Outcome

No

Standard workflow: Fin will hand over if it's unable to resolve the customer's question, a customer asks for human support, or an escalation rule or guidance applies.

Escalated - Not an Outcome

No

Tip: For details on how Fin's escalation logic works, see Manage Fin AI Agent's escalation guidance and rules.


FAQs

What is the difference between a "Resolution" and an "Outcome"?

A Resolution is now just one specific type of successful Outcome Fin delivers. While a Resolution occurs when Fin answers a question directly, an Outcome is a broader term that includes both those answers and successful Procedure handoffs.

What's the difference between a Workflow hand over and a Procedure handoff?

These are two separate systems, and only one triggers billing:

Workflows with Fin blocks (NOT billable):

In a standard Workflow, you can add a "Let Fin handle" or "Let Fin answer" block. If Fin can't resolve the customer's question, the conversation follows your designated escalation path (e.g., "Assign to Support Team"). This is a non-billable escalation because Fin is using its default behavior, it simply couldn't help.

Procedures with configured handoffs (IS billable):

A Fin Procedure is a multi-step process you design to handle specific scenarios. If you configure a Procedure to include a @handoff step (e.g., "@handoff to billing team"), that handoff is a billable Procedure Handoff ($0.99) because Fin successfully executed the exact outcome you designed.

The key difference:

  • Workflow escalation = Fin couldn't help (safety net) = Not charged

  • Procedure handoff = You designed Fin to hand off (intentional outcome) = Charged

What is a "Procedure handoff” ?

A Procedure handoff is a billable Outcome that is counted when Fin follows a Procedure’s configured handoff during a conversation, such as handing off to a workflow, team, or teammate using @handoff.

Are handoffs configured within a Task counted as a Procedure handoff?

Yes, a successful handoff triggered from a Task is considered a Procedure handoff. Since Fin followed your instructions and executed your chosen outcome, it is counted as a successful, billable Outcome.

Will I be charged if Fin fails to complete a Procedure?

No. If a Procedure fails at any step or cannot finish, you will not be charged as it does not count as an outcome and is not billable. Similarly, if a customer asks for a human agent and Fin stops, you are not charged in that case either.

Do I need to sign a new contract to use Procedures?

No. If Fin is already part of your contract, you can begin using Procedures (subject to access in Managed Availability) without a new contract.

I don’t use Fin Tasks or Procedures at all – does this change affect me in any way?

The only thing you’ll notice is updated wording. If you’re only using Fin to answer customer questions (and not using the Procedures/Tasks), then the switch to Outcomes is purely cosmetic in terms of billing. You’ll still pay $0.99 for each conversation Fin resolves, exactly as before. The product will simply say “Fin Outcomes” instead of “Fin Resolutions.”

What happens if a customer asks to speak to a human in the middle of a procedure?

No, if the customer explicitly asks for a human at any point, you will not be billed, this does not count as a resolution or Procedure handoff.

Are assumed resolutions still billable after the move to Outcomes?

Yes, assumed resolutions are still billable after March 12, 2026. The move from Resolutions to Outcomes does not change how assumed resolutions are billed.

Both confirmed resolutions (where the customer explicitly confirms Fin helped) and assumed resolutions (where the customer doesn't ask for more help after Fin's answer) remain billable at $0.99 each. They are both counted as successful "Resolution" outcomes—Fin successfully resolved the customer's issue regardless of whether they explicitly confirmed it.

What hasn't changed: If a customer receives an answer from Fin and doesn't ask for additional help, this is still treated as a successful resolution and is billed.

What IS non-billable: If a customer explicitly asks to speak with a human at any point in the conversation, you will not be charged—this has always been the case and remains true under Outcomes.

What happens if a customer abandons the chat after a Procedure is complete?

If a customer abandons the conversation after a Procedure is complete, it is considered an Assumed Resolution and is a billable outcome. Since Fin AI Agent successfully reached the end of the designed steps and the customer did not require further assistance, it counts as a successful $0.99 Outcome.

Can I be charged for more than one Outcome in a conversation?

No, you cannot be charged for more than one Outcome in a single conversation. You are only ever charged once per conversation.

Is a handoff triggered by "Custom guidance" in a specific Procedure billable?

Yes, a handoff triggered by Custom guidance within a specific Procedure is billable. Because you have provided unique instructions in the Custom guidance text box to tell Fin exactly how to handle that specific task, the resulting handoff is considered a successful execution of your support policy and is billed as a Procedure Handoff.

Are conversations that Fin escalated due to workspace-level escalation rules or guidance billable?

No, workspace-level escalation rules are not billable. When Fin AI Agent escalates based on global instructions set at the workspace level (under Train > Escalations), it is treated as a safety net to ensure your customers are always supported, and therefore, it is categorized as a non-billable Escalation.

What is the difference between a Procedure Handoff and a Fin workflow else path ?

The difference between a Procedure Handoff and a Fin workflow fallback is the level of intentional design. A Procedure Handoff is billable because it is a step you specifically designed to handle a task. A Workflow Fallback (such as routing to a human or creating a ticket) is a non-billable Escalation because it serves as a safety net for when Fin does not have a specific answer.

What is a Fin Voice Outcome?

A Fin Voice Outcome is counted when a person asks a question and receives at least one answer from Fin (based on your knowledge base content) during a phone call, and the call then ends.

What is an Outcome?

An Outcome will be counted when Fin successfully completes the action it was configured to perform, as part of a conversation.

Currently, Fin delivers the following outcomes:

  • Resolution: A Resolution is an outcome where the customer confirms Fin resolved the issue or does not request more help after Fin answers.

  • Procedure handoff: A Procedure handoff is an outcome where Fin successfully executes a Procedure that you've configured to end in a handoff to a human or a workflow.

What happens if Fin hands off in a standard workflow?

In a standard workflow after the Let Fin handle or the Let Fin answer block, Fin will hand over if it's unable to resolve the customer's question, a customer asks for human support, or an escalation rule or guidance applies. This is not a billable Outcome. The image below is a workflow with the Let Fin handle or the Let Fin answer block.

Is a handoff from a standard workflow or workspace-level escalation billable?

No, a handoff that occurs via a standard workflow, workspace-level escalation rule, or workspace level guidance is considered a non-billable escalation. This happens when Fin is unable to resolve a question, a customer asks for human support, or a "safety net" rule is triggered. In contrast, a handoff is only billable as a Procedure Handoff if it is a specific step you intentionally designed and configured within a Procedure using @handoff or custom procedure-specific guidance.


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