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| Feature | Free | Template Pro | IdeaPlan Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive Tools | 50+ tools | 50+ tools | 50+ tools |
| Templates, Guides & Handbooks | 888+ (email gated) | 888+ (no gates) | 888+ (no gates) |
| Premium Excel Templates | — | 30 spreadsheets | 30 spreadsheets |
| Premium Slide Decks | — | 20 decks | 20 decks |
| Google Sheets + Google Slides | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Forge AI Documents | 3 docs | 3 docs | Unlimited |
| Loop Email Assistant | Free trial | Free trial | Unlimited |
| Deck Doctor Reviews | 3 reviews | 3 reviews | Unlimited |
| PM Courses (9 courses) | — | — | All included |
| PM Prompts + Chains | 35 free | 35 free | 120+ prompts |
| SaaS Idea Playbooks | — | — | 63+ ideas |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the site really free?
Yes. Every tool, calculator, template, guide, and reference page on IdeaPlan is completely free. Templates require an email to download. Template Pro and IdeaPlan Pro are optional paid upgrades.
What do I get with Template Pro?
Template Pro is a one-time $49 payment that gives you lifetime access to all 888+ PM templates without email gates, plus 30 premium templates with multi-tab Excel spreadsheets (with real formulas and auto-calculations), professional presentation decks (12-20 slides), and Google Sheets/Slides compatibility.
What does IdeaPlan Pro include?
IdeaPlan Pro includes everything in Template Pro, plus unlimited Forge AI document generation (PRDs, stakeholder updates, and 13 more types), unlimited Loop email assistant, unlimited Deck Doctor reviews, all 9 PM courses, 120+ expert prompt templates, full SaaS idea playbooks, and all future features.
Is IdeaPlan Pro a subscription?
Yes. IdeaPlan Pro is $19/month or $149/year (save 35%). Cancel anytime and keep access until the end of your billing period. Template Pro access is kept permanently even if you cancel Pro.
What file formats do premium templates come in?
Premium templates include Excel (.xlsx) files with real formulas, conditional formatting, and data validation that also open in Google Sheets. Presentation templates come as PowerPoint (.pptx) files that also open in Google Slides. Basic templates are PowerPoint files.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) and PayPal.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on both Template Pro and IdeaPlan Pro.
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