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| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive tools | 50+ tools | 50+ tools |
| Interactive template previews | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Sheets + Notion links | ✓ | ✓ |
| PowerPoint downloads | Email required | No gate |
| Premium Excel templates | $5 each | All 30+ included |
| Forge AI customization | 3 free | Unlimited |
| Deck Doctor reviews | 3 free | Unlimited |
| Handbooks & courses | ✓ | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the site really free?
Yes. Every tool, calculator, template, guide, and reference page on IdeaPlan is completely free. Interactive template previews, Google Sheets links, and Notion templates are all free with no sign-up. PowerPoint downloads require an email. Premium Excel files and AI customization require IdeaPlan Pro.
Can I buy just one template?
Yes. Every premium template (Excel spreadsheet or PowerPoint deck) can be purchased individually for $5. You get lifetime access to that template immediately after purchase.
What do I get with IdeaPlan Pro?
IdeaPlan Pro ($9/mo or $79/yr) gives you all 888+ templates without email gates, all 30+ premium Excel templates with formulas and auto-calculations, unlimited AI customization via Forge, unlimited Deck Doctor reviews, and priority access to new templates.
What is the difference between free and Pro templates?
Free templates include interactive previews on the page, Google Sheets links, and PowerPoint downloads (with email). Pro templates add multi-tab Excel spreadsheets with real formulas, conditional formatting, data validation, and auto-calculations that work in Google Sheets too.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) and PayPal.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. IdeaPlan Pro is a subscription you can cancel anytime. You keep access until the end of your billing period. We also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.
I bought Template Pro before. What happens to my access?
Existing Template Pro customers keep lifetime access to everything they purchased. Your access is grandfathered and will not change.
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