Free versus Pro
CuratedLists is an independently crafted platform built for taste makers. Explore what is included in our generous Free tier compared to our advanced Pro suite.
Pro is unlocked for all users at no charge
We are currently offering full Pro tier features—including interactive radar geometry and custom criteria weighting—to all community members for free. When subscriptions launch, upgrading will directly support the independent developer, server hosting, and new feature creation. All early adopters will receive a special promo code for a discount!
CuratedLists Free
Everything you need to organize contenders, rank items on S–D tiers, and discover community recommendations.
Included in Free:
- ✓♾️ Unlimited Public Rosters to share your taste with the world
- ✓Up to 10 Private Rosters for personal tasting drafts
- ✓✨ Multi-Axis Radar Scoring (3–5 criteria sensory polygon studio)
- ✓⚡ Simple 1-Axis Fast Rating (0–5 or 0–10 single score)
- ✓Standard S, A, B, C, D Tier Board with intuitive drag & drop
- ✓Dynamic SABCD Tier Card Generator & direct PNG sharing
- ✓Unlimited Contenders & Barcode Lookups (UPC & EAN packaging)
- ✓Up to 3 Active Unlisted Rosters for private link-sharing
- ✓Lightweight Social Layer (contender upvotes, roster likes & promotes)
- ✓Community Tier Boards & Sandboxes with live crowd alignment
- ✓Contender Queue for unranked items awaiting evaluation
- ✓Public Community Directory access & discovery
CuratedLists ProPRO
Full 6-axis radar geometry, custom criteria weight multipliers, comparative benchmark overlays, and unrestricted rosters.
Everything in Free, plus:
- ✨♾️ Unlimited Private & Unlisted Rosters (full privacy for all your archives)
- ✨♾️ Unlimited Unlisted Rosters (exclusive link-sharing for patrons & followers)
- ✨Full 6-Axis Radar Studio with custom sensory weight multipliers
- ✨Comparative Benchmark Overlays (side-by-side contender polygon comparisons)
- ✨Domain Archetype Presets (ready-to-use profiles for spirits, gear, media, places)
- ✨Full Data Export (CSV & JSON) for external analysis & personal backup
- ✨Unlimited Community Tier Boards & Sandboxes with live crowd consensus
- ✨Verified Pro Curator Badge highlighting your tasting expertise
- ✨Priority Barcode Ingestion with fast multi-source metadata resolution
Feature-by-Feature Breakdown
Compare capabilities across both tiers.
| Capability | Free | Pro (Active) |
|---|---|---|
| Curation & Rosters | ||
| Public Rosters | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Private Draft Rosters | 10 Rosters | Unlimited |
| Contenders per Roster | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| S, A, B, C, D Tier Placement | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dynamic SABCD Tier Card PNGs | ✓ | ✓ High-Res |
| Contender Queue | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public & Private Rosters | ✓ | ✓ |
Unlisted RostersShareable via direct link; hidden from feeds | 3 Active Lists | Unlimited |
| Direct Link & Social Sharing | Standard | Full Toolkit |
| Sensory Evaluation & Metrics | ||
| Simple 1-Axis Rating (0–5 / 0–10) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Axis Radar Polygon Studio | ✓ (3–5 Axes) | ✓ (3–6 Axes) |
| Custom Sensory Criteria Weighting | Standard (3–5 Axes) | ✓ Custom Weights (0.5x–2.0x) |
| Polygon Geometry Overlays | Single Contender | ✓ Multi-Contender Overlay |
| Score Step Granularity (0.25, 0.5, 1.0) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Community & Data Tools | ||
| Barcode Ingestion & Metadata Lookup | Standard | Priority Cache |
| Social Layer (Contender & Roster Upvotes 👍) | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Contender Upvoting & Catalog Sorting | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Community Tier Boards & Sandboxes | ✓ Full Access | ✓ Full Access |
| Taste Alignment Engine | ✓ Full Access | ✓ + Deep Disagreements |
| Curator Attribution Badge | — | ✨ Pro Badge |
| Export Tier Data (CSV / JSON) | — | ✓ |
| Cloudflare Global Edge Speed | ✓ | ✓ |
Built by an independent developer, supported by taste-makers
CuratedLists is an independently crafted passion project built for people who care about taste benchmarks and sensory depth. Subscribing directly supports the developer, covers edge database and server hosting, and funds packaging barcode APIs—keeping the platform completely ad-free and community-driven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding our tiers and preview period.
Why is Pro currently free for all users?
CuratedLists is actively iterating with our early community of taste-makers and reviewers. During our beta preview, everyone gets full access to multi-axis radar geometry and advanced tools so we can gather real-world sensory feedback.
How do I flip between Free and Pro mode?
You can toggle between Free and Pro at any time directly in your top navigation profile menu (under the Tier row) or right at the top of this page. Your choice is instantly saved to your profile.
Will I lose my multi-axis ratings if I switch to Free?
No. Multi-axis radar scoring (up to 5 criteria axes) is fully included on the Free tier. All existing evaluations, custom sensory axes, and contender scores remain securely saved. Pro unlocks deep 6-axis weighting, multi-contender benchmark overlays, and data exports.
What happens when paid subscriptions launch?
Official pricing for Pro is currently TBD. When subscription plans go live, subscribing will directly support the independent developer and fund server costs and barcode lookups. All early adopters will receive an exclusive promo code for a discount, and the Free tier will always remain completely free forever.