Understanding and Managing the Starter Plan on Storyboarder.ai
The Starter plan on Storyboarder.ai is designed for individuals and teams with relatively modest project requirements. While it offers essential functionality, it comes with a few limitations. This article highlights those limitations and provides actionable steps for managing them.
Starter Plan Limitations
Shot Limits per Project - Each project has a limit of 80 shots, which typically accommodates a story of about 10 pages. Projects exceeding this limit will require adjustments to manage within the constraints.
Active Project Slots - Users can have up to 5 active projects at any given time. If you need to start a new project and have already used all 5 slots, you must archive or delete finished projects to free up space, when the next billing cycle starts.
No Rollover of Unused Slots - Project slots do not reset or roll over to the next billing cycle. Active projects remain intact across months, but the limit of 5 active projects remains constant. This means that users must proactively manage their slots before the start of a new billing period.
Managing Starter Plan Limitations
Managing Shot Limits
Delete Unnecessary Shots: Review and delete unneeded shots to ensure your project stays within the 80-shot limit. This can make hidden or otherwise unused shots visible again.
Managing Active Project Slots
Archive or Delete Finished Projects: Free up active slots by archiving or permanently deleting projects you no longer need. Archiving provides a way to retain a project's work while removing it from the list of active projects.
Ensure Payment is Up-to-Date: If your billing fails, project slots will not reset. Make sure payment is successful to avoid limitations stemming from failed transactions.
Upgrading for Greater Flexibility
For users who find the Starter plan's constraints too restrictive:
Upgrade to the Pro Unlimited Plan. This plan eliminates the 5-active-project limit and increases the number of shots per project to 250. This option provides more flexibility for handling larger stories or multiple projects.
Summary
The Starter plan offers an affordable solution for smaller projects but requires proactive management of shot and project slot limits. By archiving, deleting, or upgrading, users can align the plan's constraints with their project needs. Feel free to explore these strategies to make the most of your Starter plan experience. For detailed plan comparisons or to upgrade, visit the Storyboarder.ai subscription settings.