Subscription Plans
Understand CompareHeights subscription plans, features, and pricing
Overview
CompareHeights offers flexible subscription plans to fit your height comparison needs, from casual users to professional content creators and educators.
Available Plans
Free Plan
Price: $0 / forever
Perfect for trying out height comparisons and personal projects.
Features:
- ✅ 5 saved projects
- ✅ 10 custom characters
- ✅ 5MB max upload size
- ✅ All core comparison features
- ✅ Export as PNG/JPG/WebP
- ✅ Light & dark themes
- ✅ Community support
- ⚠️ Watermark on shared links
Best For:
- First-time users
- Occasional comparisons
- Testing the platform
Starter Plan
Price: $5/month or $4/month (billed annually - save 20%)
For hobbyists and content creators who need more flexibility.
Everything in Free, plus:
- ✅ 50 saved projects
- ✅ 100 custom characters
- ✅ 10MB max upload size
- ✅ 10 public gallery submissions/month
- ✅ Remove watermark
- ✅ Unlimited custom backgrounds
- ✅ Advanced styling options
- ✅ Priority email support
Best For:
- Regular content creators
- Social media influencers
- Hobbyist artists
- Small projects
Annual Savings: Save $12/year with annual billing
Premium Plan ⭐ Popular
Price: $10/month or $8/month (billed annually - save 20%)
For professionals, educators, and power users who demand the best.
Everything in Starter, plus:
- ✅ 100 saved projects
- ✅ 200 custom characters
- ✅ 20 public gallery submissions/month
- ✅ Premium support (24h response)
- ✅ Dedicated account manager
- ✅ Request custom features
- ✅ Early access to new tools
- ✅ Perfect for teams & educators
Best For:
- Professional designers
- Educational institutions
- Content production teams
- Serious enthusiasts
Annual Savings: Save $24/year with annual billing
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Free | Starter | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projects | 5 | 50 | 100 |
| Custom Characters | 10 | 100 | 200 |
| Upload Size | 5MB | 10MB | 10MB |
| Gallery Submissions/mo | 5 | 10 | 20 |
| Remove Watermark | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom Backgrounds | Limited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Advanced Styling | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Support | Community | Priority Email | Premium (24h) |
| Feature Requests | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Early Access | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Understanding Quotas
Project Limits
Projects are saved height comparison charts. Each project stores:
- Characters in the comparison
- Chart settings and styling
- Background preferences
- Title and metadata
What happens when you reach the limit:
- You'll see a warning message
- You must delete old projects or upgrade
- Existing projects remain accessible
Custom Character Limits
Custom characters are personally uploaded character images with custom heights.
What happens when you reach the limit:
- You can't create new custom characters
- Existing characters remain usable
- Delete unused characters or upgrade to continue
Upload Size Limits
This is the maximum file size per image upload for custom characters.
Recommendations:
- Compress images before uploading
- Use PNG format for transparency
- Optimize images to stay under limits
Gallery Submissions
Submit your best comparisons to the public gallery (coming soon) for others to discover.
Submission Guidelines:
- High-quality comparisons only
- Original or properly attributed content
- No inappropriate content
- Follow community guidelines
Billing & Payment
Payment Methods
We accept:
- 💳 Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- 💳 Debit cards
- 🌐 PayPal (coming soon)
Billing Cycles
Monthly:
- Billed every month
- Cancel anytime
- Changes take effect immediately
Annual:
- Billed once per year
- Save 20% compared to monthly
- Best value for long-term users
Changing Plans
Upgrade
When you upgrade:
- Your new limits take effect immediately
- You're charged a prorated amount for the current period
- Your next billing date stays the same
Downgrade
When you downgrade:
- Changes take effect at the end of your current billing period
- You keep premium features until then
- Make sure your usage fits within new limits before downgrade
Cancellation
You can cancel your subscription anytime:
- Go to Dashboard > Subscription
- Click "Manage Billing"
- Select "Cancel Subscription"
- Confirm cancellation
What happens after cancellation:
- You keep paid features until the end of your billing period
- Then you're moved to the Free plan
- All your content remains accessible
- You may need to delete projects/characters to fit Free plan limits
Managing Your Subscription
View Current Plan
- Navigate to Dashboard > Subscription
- See your current plan details:
- Plan name and price
- Billing cycle (monthly/annual)
- Valid until date
- Usage statistics
Usage Dashboard
Monitor your quota usage:
- Projects: X / Y used
- Custom Characters: X / Y used
- Storage: X MB / Y MB used
Progress bars show how close you are to limits.
Upgrade Options
When approaching or exceeding limits:
- You'll see upgrade prompts
- Compare available plans
- Click "Upgrade Plan" to view options
- Select your preferred plan and billing cycle
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I try premium features before subscribing?
Yes! Create a free account to try the core features. For premium features, we recommend starting with the Starter plan which you can cancel anytime.
What happens to my projects if I downgrade?
Your projects remain accessible, but you may need to delete some to fit within your new plan's limits. You'll receive warnings before downgrade takes effect.
Can I change from monthly to annual billing?
Yes! Contact support or cancel your current plan and resubscribe with annual billing to get the 20% discount.
Is there a free trial for paid plans?
Currently, we don't offer free trials for paid plans. However, you can start with the Free plan to test the platform, then upgrade when ready.
Can I get a refund?
We offer refunds within 7 days of purchase if you're not satisfied. Contact support with your reason and we'll process your refund.
Do you offer student or educational discounts?
Yes! Educational institutions and verified students can contact us for special pricing. Email support with proof of enrollment or institution details.
What payment information do you store?
We use secure payment processors (Stripe) and never store your full credit card details. Only the last 4 digits and expiration date are visible to you.
Can I pause my subscription?
We don't offer subscription pausing, but you can cancel and resubscribe anytime without losing your data (within reasonable storage periods).
Need Help?
- Free Plan Users: Join our Community Forum
- Starter Plan Users: Email [email protected] (48h response time)
- Premium Plan Users: Email [email protected] (24h response time) or use in-app chat