Whether you're just starting your comic collection journey or you're a seasoned collector, VerseDB offers powerful tools to organize, track, and discover comics. While our Free tier provides everything you need to get started, VerseDB PRO unlocks premium features designed for serious collectors who want the ultimate comic tracking experience.

This guide breaks down the differences between Free and PRO accounts so you can decide which option fits your collecting needs.

What You Get With VerseDB (Free)

VerseDB's Free tier isn't a "trial" or limited experience—it's a fully functional comic database platform with powerful features:

Core Features (Always Free)

• Track Your Collection: Add comics to your personal collection with detailed information about condition, purchase date, and notes
• Wishlist Management: Keep track of comics you want to buy with priority levels (low, medium, high)
• Pull List Tracking: Follow ongoing series and get notified about new releases
• Reading Progress: Mark issues as read/unread and track your reading history
• 2 Custom Collection Sets: Organize your collection into two custom groups (e.g., "Must Read First" and "Signed Issues")
• Search & Discovery: Search our comprehensive database of comics, series, and creators
• Community Features: Write reviews, rate comics, and connect with other collectors

Free users get the complete VerseDB experience with access to all core tracking and discovery features. You can build your collection, manage your wishlist, and engage with the community without spending a dime.

VerseDB PRO: Premium Features for Serious Collectors

VerseDB PRO is designed for collectors who want to take their organization and tracking to the next level. For $6/month or $60/year (save $12 with annual billing), you unlock a suite of premium features:

Profile Customization

Exclusive PRO Badge Show off your PRO status with a distinctive badge displayed on your profile throughout the site. Stand out in the VerseDB community and let others know you're a dedicated collector.

Glowing Avatar Colors Make your profile pop with customizable colored glows around your avatar. Choose from any color to match your personal style or favorite comic brand.

Custom Profile Banner Upload a personalized banner image to make your profile truly yours. Showcase your favorite comic art, character, or custom design at the top of your profile page.

Enhanced Collection Management

Unlimited Collection Sets While Free users can create 2 collection sets, PRO subscribers get unlimited sets. Organize your collection exactly how you want:

• Separate physical and digital comics
• Group by publisher, era, or genre
• Create reading order sets
• Organize signed comics, graded issues, variants
• Build as many custom categories as you need

CSV Collection Export Export your entire collection as a CSV file that you can:

• Import into spreadsheet software for analysis
• Share with insurance providers for documentation
• Create backup copies of your collection data
• Filter by collection set before exporting

This is perfect for collectors who want to analyze their collection statistics, track investment value, or maintain offline records.

Pull List Power Features

CSV Pull List Export Download your pull list as a CSV file and take it directly to your local comic shop. Your shop can see exactly what series you're following and which issues you need, making pull box management effortless.

Pull List Calendar Views Visualize your upcoming releases in a dedicated calendar interface:

• Weekly View: See the next 4 weeks of releases at a glance
• Monthly View: Plan ahead with full-month release schedules
• Daily View: Focus on specific release days
• Navigate forward and backward through time periods
• See release dates, issue numbers, and cover images

Free users see their pull list in a standard list format, while PRO users get the visual calendar experience.

Bulk Read Tracking

Mark All Read/Unread One of the most powerful time-savers for PRO users: bulk read tracking actions. Instead of marking issues one-by-one:

• Mark all issues in a series as read with one click
• Quickly update your reading status for entire storylines
• Perfect for binge-readers who finish multiple issues at once
• Save hours of manual clicking when catching up on backlog

Free users must mark each issue individually, while PRO users can process dozens of issues instantly.

PRO Subscription Options

VerseDB PRO is available with two billing options—both give you identical features:

Monthly Plan

• $6 per month
• Charged monthly on your signup date
• Cancel anytime with no commitment
• Best for collectors trying PRO features

Yearly Plan (Recommended)

• $60 per year
• Save $12 compared to monthly billing (2 months free)
• Charged once annually
• Best value for committed collectors

You can switch between monthly and yearly billing anytime from your Subscription page. When switching from monthly to yearly, you're charged immediately and start saving. When switching from yearly to monthly, the change takes effect at your next billing cycle.

Free vs PRO: Quick Comparison

Here's a side-by-side look at what you get with each tier:

Who Should Upgrade to PRO?

VerseDB PRO is perfect for:

Collectors with Large Libraries

If you have hundreds or thousands of comics, unlimited collection sets and bulk actions save massive amounts of time. Organize your collection in as many ways as you need without hitting limits.

Weekly Pull Box Subscribers

If you visit your local comic shop weekly or monthly, the CSV pull list export makes coordination effortless. No more forgotten titles or miscommunication—just hand your shop the exported list.

Data-Driven Collectors

Collectors who track value, maintain insurance records, or analyze their collection statistics need CSV export capabilities. PRO gives you full data portability.

Binge Readers

If you read multiple issues in one sitting, bulk read tracking is a game-changer. Mark entire series read instantly instead of clicking through dozens of individual issues.

Community Members Who Want to Stand Out

If you're active in VerseDB reviews and discussions, the PRO badge and custom profile show your dedication to the community.

Is Free Enough?

Absolutely! Many collectors will be perfectly happy with the Free tier. You can:

• Track unlimited comics in your collection
• Manage your wishlist with priority levels
• Follow ongoing series with pull lists
• Track what you've read
• Create 2 collection sets for basic organization
• Search the entire comic database
• Write and read reviews

The Free tier has no artificial limits on the number of comics you can track. You get the full VerseDB experience for organizing and discovering comics.

How to Upgrade to PRO

Upgrading to VerseDB PRO takes just a few clicks:

1. Log in to your VerseDB account
2. Navigate to Subscription from your dashboard menu
3. Choose your plan: Monthly ($6/month) or Yearly ($60/year)
4. Enter your payment information (we use secure Stripe processing)
5. Start using PRO features immediately

Your PRO features activate the moment your payment processes. You'll see the PRO badge on your profile, gain access to unlimited collection sets, and unlock all export and calendar features instantly.

Managing Your Subscription

Canceling Your Subscription

You can cancel VerseDB PRO anytime:

• Go to your Subscription page
• Click "Cancel Subscription"
• Confirm your decision

Important: When you cancel, you keep PRO features until the end of your current billing period. If you cancel on day 10 of a monthly subscription, you'll have PRO access until day 30. No partial refunds are provided, but you get full access through your paid period.

Switching Plans

You can switch between monthly and yearly billing at any time:

• Monthly to Yearly: Charged $60 immediately, next billing in one year
• Yearly to Monthly: Change takes effect at next billing cycle

Payment Methods

VerseDB accepts all major credit cards through Stripe:

• Visa, Mastercard, American Express
• Discover, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay
• Secure SSL/TLS encryption
• Industry-standard payment security

Try VerseDB Free First

Not sure if you need PRO? Start with our Free tier and explore VerseDB's core features:

• Build your collection
• Create your first 2 collection sets
• Set up your pull list
• Track your reading progress

As your collection grows and you discover how you want to organize it, you'll know whether PRO's unlimited sets, exports, and bulk actions will save you time. You can upgrade to PRO anytime with just a few clicks.

Questions?

Can I downgrade from PRO to Free? Yes, cancel your subscription and you'll return to the Free tier at the end of your billing period. Your collection data stays intact, but you'll be limited to 2 collection sets (you can choose which ones to keep).

What happens to my collection sets if I downgrade? You'll be able to select which 2 collection sets to keep. Your collection items don't disappear—they just won't be grouped into sets beyond the 2-set limit.

Do prices include tax? Taxes may apply depending on your location and will be calculated at checkout.

Is there a free trial? VerseDB Free is our permanent free tier—think of it as an unlimited trial of the core platform. Try it as long as you want, and upgrade to PRO when you're ready for premium features.

VerseDB PRO enhances your comic collecting experience with time-saving automation, unlimited organization, and powerful export tools. Whether you stick with Free or upgrade to PRO, you'll have everything you need to build, track, and enjoy your comic collection.

Ready to unlock PRO features? Learn more about PRO or visit your Subscription page if you're already a member.