Subscription Plans & Features 💳

Understand your subscription options and get the most out of CrittrHavens. From free features to Premium benefits - find the perfect plan for your pet care needs.

A clean subscription pricing interface displayed on a tablet screen with various feature tiers and benefits clearly outlined.

Plan Overview

Two great options to fit different needs and budgets.

Free Plan - Get Started at No Cost

Perfect for: New users, single pet owners, basic tracking needs

Core Features Included:

  • Complete pet profile management
  • Full care logging and tracking
  • Task scheduling and reminders
  • Basic inventory management
  • Standard reporting features
  • Photo storage with smart cleanup
  • Mobile app access
  • Email support

Storage & Limits:

  • Unlimited pets and habitats
  • Photo storage with 90-day cleanup of unused images
  • Standard data export capabilities
  • Community support resources

Premium Plan - Unlock Everything

Perfect for: Serious enthusiasts, multiple pets, professional breeders, detailed tracking

Everything in Free PLUS:

  • Unlimited photo storage - never lose precious memories
  • Advanced analytics - deeper insights into care patterns
  • Priority support - faster response times and phone support
  • Early access - try new features before everyone else
  • Extended exports - comprehensive data export options
  • Enhanced reporting - professional-grade veterinary reports

Premium-Only Features:

  • No photo cleanup - keep every image forever
  • Detailed trend analysis and growth charts
  • Priority customer support queue
  • Beta feature access
  • Advanced report customization

Feature Comparison

Detailed breakdown of what's included in each plan.

Core Pet Management

FeatureFreePremium
Unlimited pets
Pet profiles & details
Haven & habitat management
Species & morph tracking
Custom pet fields

Care Tracking & Logging

FeatureFreePremium
Care activity logging
Growth measurements
Health observations
Feeding schedules
Task management
Push notifications
Advanced trend analysis

Photo & Media Management

FeatureFreePremium
Photo uploads
Photo organization
Favorites system
Photo integration with care logs
Storage limit90-day cleanupUnlimited
Photo retentionFavorites preservedAll photos kept

Inventory Management

FeatureFreePremium
Equipment tracking
Consumables management
Low stock alerts
Replacement scheduling
Usage analytics

Reports & Analytics

FeatureFreePremium
Basic care reports
Veterinary report PDFs
Data export (CSV)
QR code generation
Advanced analytics
Detailed insights
Custom report fields

Support & Access

FeatureFreePremium
Email support
Documentation access
Community resources
Response time24-48 hours12 hours
Phone support
Screen sharing
Early feature access

Pricing & Billing

Simple, transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

Subscription Options

Monthly Plan:

  • $9.99/month
  • Cancel anytime
  • Immediate access to all Premium features
  • Perfect for trying Premium benefits

Annual Plan:

  • $99.99/year (2 months free!)
  • Save $20 compared to monthly
  • Best value for long-term users
  • Single yearly payment

Payment Methods

Accepted Payment Options:

  • Major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
  • Debit cards with credit processing
  • Digital wallets (where available)

Payment Security:

  • Secure processing through Stripe
  • No card details stored on our servers
  • PCI DSS compliant payment handling
  • Automatic payment encryption

Billing Cycle

How billing works:

  • Monthly: Charged on the same day each month
  • Annual: Charged once per year on upgrade date
  • Auto-renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically
  • Grace period: 3-day grace period for failed payments

Billing notifications:

  • Email receipts for all transactions
  • Renewal reminders 7 days before billing
  • Failed payment notifications with retry information
  • Subscription change confirmations

Upgrading to Premium

Start enjoying Premium benefits in minutes.

Upgrade Process

From within CrittrHavens:

  1. Navigate to SettingsAccount
  2. Find the Subscription section
  3. Click Upgrade to Premium
  4. Choose monthly or annual billing
  5. Enter payment information
  6. Complete secure checkout

Immediate benefits:

  • Premium features activate instantly
  • No waiting period or approval needed
  • Access all Premium-only functionality
  • Priority support queue placement

What Happens When You Upgrade

Instant changes:

  • Photo cleanup policy disabled - all photos preserved
  • Advanced analytics become available
  • Priority support status activated
  • Early access features unlocked

Data handling:

  • All existing data remains exactly the same
  • Photos already cleaned up cannot be recovered
  • Future photos are preserved indefinitely
  • No data migration or setup required

Trial Period

New Premium subscribers:

  • 7-day free trial for first-time upgraders
  • Full access to all Premium features during trial
  • Cancel anytime during trial for no charge
  • Billing begins after trial period ends

Trial limitations:

  • One free trial per account
  • Must provide valid payment method
  • Auto-converts to paid subscription after trial

Managing Your Subscription

Full control over your subscription and billing.

Customer Portal Access

Managing subscriptions:

  1. Go to SettingsAccountManage Subscription
  2. Access secure customer portal
  3. View billing history and upcoming charges
  4. Update payment methods
  5. Change billing cycles or cancel subscription

Portal features:

  • Download invoices and receipts
  • Update billing addresses
  • Change payment methods
  • View subscription status and renewal dates
  • Access refund and cancellation options

Changing Plans

Upgrading/downgrading:

  • Switch between monthly and annual anytime
  • Changes take effect at next billing cycle
  • Prorated billing for mid-cycle changes
  • No fees for plan changes

Plan change timing:

  • Upgrades: Immediate access to new features
  • Downgrades: Features remain until renewal
  • Billing adjustments calculated automatically

Payment Method Updates

Updating cards:

  1. Access customer portal through settings
  2. Navigate to payment methods section
  3. Add new payment method
  4. Set as primary for future billing
  5. Remove old or expired cards

Automatic retries:

  • Failed payments retry automatically over 3 days
  • Multiple retry attempts with different timing
  • Email notifications for each retry attempt
  • Account remains active during retry period

Cancellation & Refunds

Easy cancellation with no penalties or fees.

How to Cancel

Cancellation process:

  1. Access SettingsAccountManage Subscription
  2. Navigate to customer portal
  3. Click Cancel Subscription
  4. Confirm cancellation (optional feedback)
  5. Receive email confirmation

Immediate effects:

  • No future charges to your payment method
  • Premium features remain until current period ends
  • Account automatically converts to Free plan
  • All data and pets remain completely intact

What Happens After Cancellation

During remaining billing period:

  • Keep all Premium features until expiration
  • Continue receiving priority support
  • Maintain unlimited photo storage
  • Access early features until period ends

After subscription expires:

  • Account reverts to Free plan automatically
  • Photo cleanup policy resumes (favorites preserved)
  • Standard support response times
  • Core features remain fully functional

Data Retention

Your data is safe:

  • All pet profiles and care data remain intact
  • Photos marked as favorites are never deleted
  • Care logs and measurements preserved
  • Inventory and task data remains available

Photo storage changes:

  • New 90-day cleanup policy applies to future uploads
  • Existing photos remain for 90 days after cancellation
  • Mark important photos as favorites to preserve
  • Consider downloading photos before cancellation

Refund Policy

Refund eligibility:

  • Full refund within 30 days of first subscription
  • Prorated refunds for annual subscriptions (case-by-case)
  • No refunds for monthly subscriptions after 30 days
  • Refunds processed within 5-7 business days

Refund process:

  1. Contact support within refund period
  2. Provide account email and reason for refund
  3. Support team reviews request
  4. Refund processed to original payment method

Resubscribing

Easy to come back anytime.

Returning to Premium

Resubscription benefits:

  • Immediate restoration of Premium features
  • All previous data remains intact
  • Same account and settings preserved
  • No setup or migration required

Reactivation process:

  1. Navigate to SettingsAccount
  2. Click Upgrade to Premium
  3. Complete payment setup
  4. Instant access to Premium features

Data Recovery

What's restored:

  • All pet and care data (always preserved)
  • Favorite photos (never deleted)
  • Recent photos within 90-day window
  • Settings and customizations

What may be lost:

  • Non-favorite photos older than 90 days
  • Premium-specific reports generated during gap
  • Early access features used previously

Troubleshooting Billing Issues

Common billing problems and solutions.

Payment Failed

Common causes:

  • Expired or invalid credit card
  • Insufficient funds or credit limit reached
  • Bank declining international/online transactions
  • Incorrect billing address information

Solutions:

  1. Update payment method in customer portal
  2. Contact your bank to approve the transaction
  3. Verify billing address matches bank records
  4. Try different payment method as alternative

Subscription Not Upgrading

If Premium features aren't available:

  1. Wait 5-10 minutes for changes to take effect
  2. Refresh your browser or restart the app
  3. Check payment confirmation email
  4. Log out and back in to refresh account status
  5. Contact support if issues persist

Billing Address Issues

International billing:

  • Use billing address exactly as it appears on bank statements
  • Include postal codes in correct format for your country
  • Contact support for assistance with non-US billing
  • Consider using PayPal if direct card billing fails

Duplicate Charges

If you see unexpected charges:

  1. Check if you have multiple accounts
  2. Verify family members didn't create subscriptions
  3. Look for subscription changes or upgrades
  4. Contact support with transaction details

Resolution:

  • Support team investigates all billing disputes
  • Duplicate charges refunded within 5-7 business days
  • Account adjustments made to prevent future issues

Business & Multi-User Accounts

Special considerations for professional use.

Professional Features

Premium benefits for businesses:

  • Unlimited pet tracking for large collections
  • Professional veterinary reports
  • Priority support for business continuity
  • Enhanced data export for record keeping

Volume Discounts

For large operations:

  • Custom pricing available for 25+ pets
  • Multiple user access (planned feature)
  • Enhanced reporting and analytics
  • Dedicated account management

Contact us for:

  • Custom implementation assistance
  • Integration with existing systems
  • Training for multiple users
  • Service level agreements

Getting Help with Subscriptions

Support for all subscription-related questions.

Subscription Support

Common questions:

  • Plan comparison and feature questions
  • Billing and payment assistance
  • Upgrade and cancellation help
  • Refund and billing dispute resolution

Contact methods:

  • Email support for billing questions
  • Live chat for immediate assistance
  • Phone support for Premium subscribers
  • Customer portal for self-service

Priority Support

Premium subscriber benefits:

  • Skip the support queue
  • Faster response times (12 hours vs 24-48)
  • Phone support for complex issues
  • Screen sharing for technical problems

Account Recovery

Billing-related account issues:

  • Payment method updates
  • Subscription reactivation
  • Billing history access
  • Invoice and receipt requests

Ready to upgrade? Visit Settings → Account in CrittrHavens to explore Premium features and start your subscription. Questions about plans? Contact our support team for personalized guidance!