> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.storehouses.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Subscription Plans

> Compare Storehouses subscription plans and choose the right tier for your portfolio

## Overview

Storehouses offers three flexible pricing tiers to fit your portfolio management needs: Free, Pro, and Lifetime. Choose the plan that best matches the size and complexity of your alternative asset collection.

<Card title="View Live Pricing" icon="dollar-sign" href="https://storehouses.app/pricing" horizontal>
  See current pricing and special offers
</Card>

## Plan Comparison

### Quick Comparison Table

| Feature                    | Free        | Pro                   | Lifetime       |
| -------------------------- | ----------- | --------------------- | -------------- |
| **Price**                  | \$0         | $12/month or $99/year | \$349 one-time |
| **Items**                  | Up to 50    | Unlimited             | Unlimited      |
| **Collections**            | 1 (default) | Unlimited             | Unlimited      |
| **Live Spot Prices**       | No          | Yes                   | Yes            |
| **Storage Locations**      | Home only   | Multiple              | Multiple       |
| **Price & Value Alerts**   | No          | Yes                   | Yes            |
| **Heir Access**            | No          | Yes\*                 | Yes\*          |
| **PDF & CSV Export**       | No          | Yes                   | Yes            |
| **Share Links**            | No          | Yes                   | Yes            |
| **Valuation History**      | No          | Yes                   | Yes            |
| **Email Support**          | Community   | Priority              | Priority       |
| **Client-side Encryption** | No          | Beta                  | Beta           |
| **Early Feature Access**   | No          | No                    | Yes            |

\*Heir Access requires both account holder and heir to have Pro/Lifetime subscriptions

## Free Plan

<Card title="Free Forever" icon="gift">
  Perfect for getting started with alternative asset tracking
</Card>

### Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="50 Items" icon="boxes">
    Track up to 50 assets across all categories
  </Card>

  <Card title="Basic Tracking" icon="clipboard-list">
    Add detailed metadata for each item
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manual Valuations" icon="calculator">
    Set and update item values manually
  </Card>

  <Card title="Home Storage" icon="house">
    Track items stored at your primary location
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dashboard" icon="chart-simple">
    View portfolio overview with charts
  </Card>

  <Card title="1 Collection" icon="folder">
    One default collection to organize your items
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mobile Access" icon="mobile">
    Progressive Web App (PWA) with offline support
  </Card>

  <Card title="Community Support" icon="users">
    Access community forums and documentation
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Limitations

The Free plan has the following restrictions:

<Warning>
  * Maximum 50 items (portfolio limit)
  * Single collection (default "My Collection")
  * No live precious metals spot pricing
  * Single storage location (home)
  * No price alerts
  * No heir access functionality
  * No PDF/CSV export
  * No portfolio sharing
  * Community support only
</Warning>

### Best For

<Card title="Ideal Users" icon="user-check">
  The Free plan is perfect for:

  * New collectors starting their portfolio
  * Hobbyists with smaller collections
  * Users evaluating Storehouses
  * Personal tracking of heirlooms or gifts
</Card>

## Pro Plan

<Card title="$12/month or $99/year" icon="star">
  Unlock unlimited items, unlimited collections, and advanced features
</Card>

### All Free Features, Plus:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Unlimited Items & Collections" icon="infinity">
    Track as many assets as you need with no limits, and organize them into unlimited custom collections
  </Card>

  <Card title="Live Spot Prices" icon="chart-line">
    Real-time pricing for gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium
  </Card>

  <Card title="Multiple Locations" icon="map-pin">
    Track items across multiple storage locations (home, bank vaults, storage facilities)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Price Alerts" icon="bell">
    Get notified when precious metals or assets reach target prices
  </Card>

  <Card title="Value Alerts" icon="dollar-sign">
    Monitor portfolio value milestones
  </Card>

  <Card title="Heir Access" icon="users">
    Emergency access system for designated beneficiaries
  </Card>

  <Card title="PDF Export" icon="file-pdf">
    Generate professional portfolio reports
  </Card>

  <Card title="CSV Export" icon="file-csv">
    Export data for spreadsheets and analysis
  </Card>

  <Card title="Share Links" icon="share">
    Create secure, read-only portfolio views
  </Card>

  <Card title="Valuation History" icon="clock-rotate-left">
    Track value changes over time
  </Card>

  <Card title="Priority Support" icon="headset">
    Email support with faster response times
  </Card>

  <Card title="Client-side Encryption" icon="lock">
    Beta access to enhanced encryption features
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Pricing Details

<ParamField path="Monthly Subscription" type="currency">
  \$12 USD per month, billed monthly
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Annual Subscription" type="currency">
  \$99 USD per year, billed annually — save 31%
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Billing Cycle" type="string">
  Automatic renewal monthly or annually, depending on your plan choice
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Payment Method" type="string">
  Credit card via Stripe
</ParamField>

<Note>
  Pro subscriptions are billed monthly or annually based on your selection. You can cancel at any time and retain access until the end of your billing period. Annual plans offer significant savings - just \$8.25/month when billed annually.
</Note>

### Best For

<Card title="Ideal Users" icon="user-check">
  The Pro plan is perfect for:

  * Serious collectors with large portfolios
  * Precious metals investors tracking spot prices
  * Users needing multiple storage locations
  * Those wanting heir access planning
  * Professional collectors requiring exports for insurance
</Card>

## Lifetime Plan

<Card title="$349 USD One-Time Payment" icon="crown">
  Pay once, own forever. Limited to first 2,000 users.
</Card>

### All Pro Features, Plus:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="One-Time Payment" icon="money-bill">
    Pay once and never pay again
  </Card>

  <Card title="Priority Support" icon="headset">
    Highest priority for support requests
  </Card>

  <Card title="Early Feature Access" icon="rocket">
    Be the first to try new features in beta
  </Card>

  <Card title="Lifetime Updates" icon="arrows-rotate">
    All future features and improvements included
  </Card>

  <Card title="Founder Status" icon="medal">
    Special recognition as an early supporter
  </Card>

  <Card title="No Recurring Bills" icon="ban">
    Never worry about monthly subscriptions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Pricing Details

<ParamField path="One-Time Payment" type="currency">
  \$349 USD (single payment)
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Availability" type="string">
  Limited to first 2,000 users
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="What's Included" type="string">
  Everything in Pro, forever
</ParamField>

<Warning>
  Lifetime plan availability is limited. Once 2,000 lifetime memberships are sold, this tier will no longer be available.
</Warning>

### ROI Calculation

<Card title="Break-Even Analysis" icon="calculator">
  * Pro plan (monthly): $12/month = $144/year
  * Pro plan (annual): $99/year (save $45/year vs monthly)
  * Lifetime plan: \$349 one-time
  * **Break-even vs annual Pro: \~3.5 years**
  * **Break-even vs monthly Pro: \~29 months (under 2.5 years)**
  * After 5 years: Save $146 vs annual Pro, $371 vs monthly Pro
  * After 10 years: Save $641 vs annual Pro, $1,091 vs monthly Pro
</Card>

### Best For

<Card title="Ideal Users" icon="user-check">
  The Lifetime plan is perfect for:

  * Long-term collectors planning for the future
  * Users who want to support Storehouses development
  * Those who prefer one-time payments over subscriptions
  * Serious collectors committed to digital portfolio management
  * Users wanting early access to new features
</Card>

## Feature Details

### Live Spot Prices (Pro & Lifetime)

Get real-time precious metals pricing:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Supported Metals" icon="coins">
    * Gold (XAU)
    * Silver (XAG)
    * Platinum (XPT)
    * Palladium (XPD)
    * Rhodium (XRH)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Update Frequency" icon="clock">
    * Prices update throughout trading hours
    * Historical price tracking
    * 24-hour change percentages
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

[Learn more about Precious Metals →](/asset-types/precious-metals)

### Price Alerts (Pro & Lifetime)

Set custom alerts for asset prices:

* **Metal Spot Alerts** - Notify when gold, silver, etc. reach target prices
* **Portfolio Value Alerts** - Alert when total value hits milestones
* **Individual Item Alerts** - Track specific asset valuations
* **Delivery Options** - Email, push notifications, or both

[Learn more about Price Alerts →](/advanced/price-alerts)

### Heir Access (Pro & Lifetime)

Emergency access system for designated heirs:

* **Dual Pro Requirement**: Both account holder AND heir must have Pro/Lifetime subscriptions
* **Heir Must Have Account**: Heirs must have existing Storehouses accounts
* **Two Access Paths**:
  * Heir-initiated requests with configurable waiting periods (14-90 days)
  * Account holder pre-approval for immediate access
* **Custom Permissions**: Choose read-only or edit access per heir
* **180-Day Access**: Automatic expiration with renewal options
* **Unlimited Heirs**: Designate as many heirs as needed
* **Email Notifications**: Multiple alerts during waiting periods with one-click denial
* **Access Logging**: Audit trail of all heir access sessions

<Warning>
  Heir Access requires both the account holder AND the designated heir to maintain active Pro or Lifetime subscriptions.
</Warning>

[Learn more about Heir Access →](/advanced/heir-access)

### Export & Reporting (Pro & Lifetime)

Professional portfolio documentation:

* **PDF Reports** - Formatted documents with images and charts
* **CSV Data** - Spreadsheet-compatible data exports
* **Insurance Documentation** - Reports suitable for insurance claims
* **Tax Preparation** - Valuation summaries for tax purposes

[Learn more about Export & Reporting →](/portfolio/export-reporting)

### Share Links (Pro & Lifetime)

Secure, customizable share links for portfolio sharing:

* **Required Name**: Each link has a descriptive name for easy identification
* **QR Codes**: Auto-generated QR codes for each link (generated locally for security)
* **Password Protection**: Optional password security with bcrypt encryption
* **Expiration Dates**: Set automatic expiration for temporary access
* **View Limits**: Limit how many times a link can be accessed
* **Edit Permissions**: Choose between read-only and editable access
* **Search & Filter**: Quickly find links by name or URL
* **Inline Editing**: Modify link settings after creation
* **Copy to Clipboard**: One-click copying with visual confirmation
* **Status Badges**: Visual indicators for active, inactive, and editable links

**No Account Required**: Recipients don't need Storehouses accounts to view shared portfolios

[Learn more about Share Links →](/advanced/sharing)

## Upgrading Your Plan

### From Free to Pro

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Billing">
    Navigate to [storehouses.app/billing](https://storehouses.app/billing)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Pro Plan">
    Click "Upgrade to Pro" button
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Payment Info">
    Provide credit card details via Stripe
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Upgrade">
    Review and confirm your subscription
  </Step>

  <Step title="Instant Access">
    Pro features are immediately available
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Your first Pro payment is charged immediately. Subsequent payments occur monthly on the same day.
</Note>

### From Free to Lifetime

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Pricing">
    Visit [storehouses.app/pricing](https://storehouses.app/pricing)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Lifetime">
    Click "Get Lifetime Access" button
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Payment">
    Pay the one-time \$349 fee via Stripe
  </Step>

  <Step title="Lifetime Access Activated">
    All Pro features are immediately available, forever
  </Step>
</Steps>

### From Pro to Lifetime

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Billing">
    Navigate to your billing settings
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Upgrade to Lifetime">
    Choose the lifetime upgrade option
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Payment">
    Pay the one-time fee (Pro subscription will be canceled)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirmation">
    Your monthly subscription is canceled, lifetime access granted
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  If you upgrade from Pro to Lifetime mid-cycle, your Pro subscription is canceled immediately and you won't be charged for the next month.
</Tip>

## Downgrading Your Plan

### From Pro to Free

<Warning>
  Downgrading from Pro to Free will:

  * Disable advanced features immediately
  * Require you to reduce items to 15 or fewer
  * Preserve all your data (items remain but are inaccessible if over limit)
  * Stop future billing
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Billing">
    Navigate to [storehouses.app/billing](https://storehouses.app/billing)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Cancel Subscription">
    Click "Cancel Subscription" button
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Downgrade Reason">
    Optionally provide feedback
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Cancellation">
    Confirm you want to downgrade to Free
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Until Period End">
    Pro features remain active until the end of your billing period
  </Step>
</Steps>

### What Happens When You Downgrade

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Items Over 50" icon="boxes">
    If you have more than 50 items:

    * All items are preserved in the database
    * You can view items but cannot add new ones
    * You must delete items to get under the 50-item limit
    * Re-upgrading to Pro instantly restores full access
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Advanced Features" icon="sparkles">
    Pro features become unavailable:

    * Live spot prices stop updating (last prices shown)
    * Price alerts are paused
    * Heir access links are deactivated
    * Export features are disabled
    * Additional storage locations remain but cannot be edited
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Data Preservation" icon="database">
    Your data is never deleted:

    * All items, collections, and locations are preserved
    * Upgrade at any time to restore full access
    * Export data before downgrading if needed
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Pro-Rated Billing

### Mid-Cycle Upgrades

When you upgrade to Pro mid-cycle:

* You're charged the full monthly Pro fee immediately
* Your next billing date is set to one month from the upgrade date
* No partial month charges or credits

### Refunds on Downgrades

<Warning>
  Downgrades from Pro to Free:

  * Do not receive partial refunds
  * Maintain Pro access until the end of the current billing period
  * Stop all future billing
</Warning>

### Lifetime Upgrades

When upgrading to Lifetime:

* Pro subscriptions are canceled immediately
* No partial month refunds for unused Pro time
* Lifetime access begins immediately

## Payment Methods

Storehouses accepts the following payment methods via Stripe:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Credit Cards" icon="credit-card">
    * Visa
    * Mastercard
    * American Express
    * Discover
  </Card>

  <Card title="Debit Cards" icon="money-check">
    * Visa Debit
    * Mastercard Debit
    * Other debit cards with major networks
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  All payments are processed securely through Stripe. Storehouses never stores your full credit card information.
</Note>

## Billing Cycle

<ParamField path="Pro Plan Billing" type="string">
  Monthly on the same calendar day you subscribed
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Billing Retries" type="string">
  If payment fails, Stripe retries automatically for up to 2 weeks
</ParamField>

<ParamField path="Failed Payment" type="string">
  Account downgraded to Free if payment cannot be collected
</ParamField>

## Special Offers

### Early Adopter Benefits

<Card title="Limited Time Offers" icon="tag">
  Watch for:

  * Discounted annual Pro subscriptions
  * Lifetime plan flash sales
  * Referral bonuses
  * Seasonal promotions
</Card>

<Tip>
  Follow [@getstorehouses](https://x.com/getstorehouses) on X/Twitter for announcements about special offers and promotions.
</Tip>

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I pause my Pro subscription?" icon="pause">
    Subscriptions cannot be paused, but you can cancel and re-subscribe at any time. When you cancel, you retain Pro access until the end of your billing period.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there an annual Pro plan?" icon="calendar">
    Yes! Pro is available as both monthly ($12/month) and annual ($99/year) subscriptions. The annual plan saves you \$45 per year compared to monthly billing - that's over 30% savings.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I switch between monthly and annual Pro billing?" icon="arrows-rotate">
    Yes! You can switch your billing cycle at any time. [Contact support](https://storehouses.app/dashboard?support=true) to switch from monthly to annual (or vice versa). When switching, your current plan will end and the new billing cycle will begin immediately.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if the Lifetime plan sells out?" icon="hourglass">
    Once 2,000 lifetime memberships are sold, the Lifetime tier will no longer be available. Existing lifetime members retain their access forever.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I transfer my Lifetime membership?" icon="arrow-right-arrow-left">
    Lifetime memberships are non-transferable and tied to your account email address.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do you offer refunds?" icon="money-bill-transfer">
    See our [refund policy](/account/billing#refund-policy) for details on Pro and Lifetime refunds.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I upgrade from Pro to Lifetime later?" icon="arrow-up">
    Yes! You can upgrade to Lifetime at any time while it's still available. Your Pro subscription will be canceled and you'll receive lifetime access.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Compare Plans Side-by-Side

### Storage & Organization

| Feature           | Free        | Pro       | Lifetime  |
| ----------------- | ----------- | --------- | --------- |
| Items             | 50          | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Collections       | 1 (default) | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Storage Locations | 1 (home)    | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Search & Filters  | Yes         | Yes       | Yes       |

### Pricing & Valuation

| Feature             | Free  | Pro      | Lifetime |
| ------------------- | ----- | -------- | -------- |
| Manual Valuations   | Yes   | Yes      | Yes      |
| Live Spot Prices    | No    | Yes      | Yes      |
| Valuation History   | No    | Yes      | Yes      |
| Price Alerts        | No    | Yes      | Yes      |
| Portfolio Analytics | Basic | Advanced | Advanced |

### Sharing & Access

| Feature     | Free | Pro | Lifetime |
| ----------- | ---- | --- | -------- |
| Share Links | No   | Yes | Yes      |
| Heir Access | No   | Yes | Yes      |
| PDF Export  | No   | Yes | Yes      |
| CSV Export  | No   | Yes | Yes      |

### Support & Features

| Feature                | Free      | Pro            | Lifetime       |
| ---------------------- | --------- | -------------- | -------------- |
| Support Level          | Community | Priority Email | Priority Email |
| Offline Mode (PWA)     | Yes       | Yes            | Yes            |
| Client-side Encryption | No        | Beta           | Beta           |
| Early Feature Access   | No        | No             | Yes            |

## Need Help Choosing?

<Card title="Contact Support" icon="headset" href="https://storehouses.app/dashboard?support=true">
  Not sure which plan is right for you? Contact our team for personalized guidance.
</Card>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Upgrade Now" icon="arrow-up" href="https://storehouses.app/billing">
    Upgrade to Pro or Lifetime
  </Card>

  <Card title="Billing Settings" icon="credit-card" href="/account/billing">
    Manage your subscription
  </Card>

  <Card title="Account Settings" icon="user" href="/account/settings">
    Configure your account
  </Card>

  <Card title="Feature Guides" icon="book" href="/features/dashboard">
    Learn about Pro features
  </Card>
</CardGroup>