Free vs Pro: Feature Comparison
Decide which version of Auto Featured Image is right for your needs. This guide compares features, use cases, and helps you calculate ROI.
Quick Comparison Table
| Feature | Free Version | Pro Version |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Features | ||
| First image from content | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto-assign on publish | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basic post types support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bulk generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manual generation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Advanced Features | ||
| Generate from post title | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom fonts & styling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stock image search (Unsplash, Pixabay) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Customization | ||
| Default/fallback images | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom image dimensions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Post Types | ||
| Posts & Pages | ✓ | ✓ |
| WooCommerce products | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom post types | ✗ | ✓ Full |
| Automation | ||
| Auto-generate on update | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRON scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bulk regeneration | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✗ | ✓ |
| Support | ||
| Community forum | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email support | ✗ | ✓ Priority |
| Documentation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Updates | ✓ | ✓ Priority |
| Licensing | ||
| Price | Free | From $39/year |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I try Pro features before buying?
While we don't offer a free trial for Pro version, we have 30 days no questions asked refund policy, you can use that to try the product.
What happens if I don't renew?
- Plugin continues to work
- No updates or support
- Pro features may be disabled
- Free features remain active
Can I downgrade back to Free?
Yes, simply deactivate the Pro version and reinstall the Free version. Your posts keep their featured images.
Do you offer nonprofit discounts?
Contact support for nonprofit and educational pricing.
Decision Matrix
Choose Free if:
- [ ] Budget is $0
- [ ] Blog has <100 posts
- [ ] Content has embedded images
- [ ] Basic automation is enough
Choose Pro if:
- [ ] Budget allows $29+/year
- [ ] Need stock images
- [ ] Want title-based generation
- [ ] Have 100+ posts
- [ ] Use WooCommerce/custom post types
- [ ] Need priority support