What type of account should I choose: Free vs. Pro?

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When setting up your BeatStars account, one of the first decisions you'll face is whether to go with the Free or Pro Page plan. Your choice depends on your goals, budget, and how seriously you plan to grow your beat business.

 Free Plan Overview

Best for: Beginners just testing BeatStars

Includes:

• 10 active beats (uploads)
• Access to the BeatStars Marketplace
• Basic analytics
• Free download feature
• Basic licensing setup

Limitations:

• No custom store (Pro Page)
• No advanced analytics or integrations
• No email list building tools
• Lower exposure and fewer marketing tools

 Pro Page Plan Overview

Best for: Producers who want to grow, brand, and sell at scale

Includes:

• Unlimited beat uploads
• Full Pro Page (customizable storefront)
• Advanced analytics (plays, conversions, traffic)
• Direct customer email capture
• Integration with Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics, email services
• Priority placement and visibility tools
• Collab Split Payments
• Discounts, coupon codes, payment plans

Cost: ~$19.99/month (discounts for yearly billing)

 Key Differences

Feature	Free Plan	Pro Page Plan
Upload Limit	10 beats	Unlimited
Pro Page Website	No	Yes
Email List Tools	No	Yes
Custom Domain	No	Yes
Analytics & Insights	Basic	Advanced
Integrations (Pixel, etc)	No	Yes
Best For	Testing the waters	Full business use

 Recommendation

• Start with Free if you're experimenting or still building beats.
• Upgrade to Pro once you're ready to build a brand, drive traffic, and convert sales consistently. The tools more than pay for themselves with just a few beat sales.