brick'em Free vs Paid: Which Plan Do You Need?

You have been using brick'em on the free plan and now you are wondering if upgrading is worth it. Or you are looking at the pricing page and trying to figure out which tier makes sense for your volume. Here is the honest breakdown.

What Do You Get for Free?

The free plan is not a demo. It is a real tool you can use indefinitely.

• 10 single scans per day. Draw a crop box over one figure, get instant ID and pricing.
• 4 bulk scan credits per month. Each credit scans one figure in a bulk photo. So 4 credits handles a small group.
• 1 inventory collection. Add scanned figures to your inventory and track their value.
• CSV, BrickLink, and BrickStore import. Bring in existing inventory from other tools.
• No exporting. You can see everything but cannot download formatted files for platforms.

If you sell fewer than 20 minifigures a month and do not need multi-platform exports, the free plan is genuinely enough.

When Should You Upgrade to Starter?

Starter is $10 per month (or $7 per month billed yearly). It is for sellers who are getting serious but not yet full time.

• Unlimited single scans. No daily cap.
• 50 bulk credits per month. That handles roughly 1,000 figures if you are scanning groups of 20.
• 3 inventory collections. Separate your eBay stock from your Whatnot stock from your personal collection.
• Full exporting. CSV, BrickLink XML, Whatnot, and eBay formats.

The trigger to upgrade is when you start losing time to the free plan limits. If you are hitting the 10 scan daily cap or wishing you had exports, Starter pays for itself in the first sorting session.

When Does Pro Make Sense?

Pro is $30 per month (or $20 per month billed yearly). This is for sellers processing 100+ figures a week.

• 200 bulk credits per month. Roughly 4,000 figures. Enough for weekly bulk lot processing.
• 10 inventory collections. One per platform, one for personal, extras for special projects.
• Founding Members Community. Direct access to other serious sellers.
• Group Q&A calls. Live sessions with the community.
• brick'em verified seller badge.
• 1 extra team seat. Add a partner or employee.

The math: if Pro saves you 5 hours a month (and it will if you process 400+ figures), that is $6 per hour saved. Most sellers make more than that per figure.

Is Business Worth the Price?

Business is $100 per month (or $70 per month billed yearly). This is for operations processing thousands of figures per month.

• Unlimited bulk credits. No cap. Scan as much as you want.
• Unlimited inventory collections.
• 5 team member seats. Scale your operation with employees.
• Priority support.

If you have employees or process more than 1,000 figures a week, Business removes all limits. The team seats alone justify the upgrade if you have people helping you sort and list.

How to Pick the Right Plan

Here is the simple version:

• Under 20 figures per month: Free
• 20 to 200 figures per month: Starter
• 200 to 1,000 figures per month: Pro
• 1,000+ figures per month or team: Business

Every paid plan comes with a 14-day free trial. No payment due until the trial ends. You can scan a real lot, test the exports, and decide if the time savings justify the cost before spending a dollar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I switch plans later?

Yes. Upgrade or downgrade from your settings page at any time. No contracts, no cancellation fees, no questions asked. Your inventory data stays regardless of plan.

Do unused credits expire?

No. Unused bulk scan credits roll over to the next month. If you have a quiet month, those credits accumulate for when you pick up a larger lot.

Is there a yearly discount?

Yes. Annual billing saves roughly 30% compared to monthly. Starter drops to $7 per month, Pro to $20, and Business to $70.

Do I need a credit card for the free plan?

No. Sign up with email or Google. No card required. Upgrade whenever you are ready.

Start with the free plan. Process a real lot. If you find yourself wanting more credits, faster scanning, or exports, you will know exactly which tier to pick.