## **📋 Overview**

This article explains the key differences between the **Community** and **Starter** plans, and outlines Search Atlas's promotional calendar so you always know when to expect discounts and special offers.

## **🆚 Community Plan vs. Starter Plan**

Both plans give you access to the Search Atlas platform, but they differ significantly in quotas, tool access, and capabilities. Use the breakdown below to decide which plan fits your needs.

## **🆓 Community Plan**

The Community plan is a **free, entry-level tier** designed for individuals who want to explore the platform before committing to a paid subscription. It includes limited access to core tools with lower usage quotas.

- **Content Genius:** Limited runs per month; suitable for light content drafting and experimentation.
- **Google Business Profile (GBP) Management:** Restricted access; basic GBP features only.
- **OTTO SEO:** OTTO quota is not available on the Community plan. OTTO activations require a paid plan.
- **Projects:** Limited number of active projects allowed.
- **Keyword Research & Site Explorer:** Reduced daily query limits.
- **Link Building Tools:** View-only or heavily capped access.
- **Support:** Community-level support via the in-platform chat.

## **🚀 Starter Plan**

The Starter plan is the **first paid tier** and is designed for freelancers, small agencies, and growing businesses that need consistent, reliable SEO tooling with meaningful quotas.

- **Content Genius:** Higher monthly run allowance; full editor access including AI-assisted briefs and outlines.
- **Google Business Profile (GBP) Management:** Full GBP management features enabled, including post scheduling and review tracking.
- **OTTO SEO:** OTTO quota is included and activated on the Starter plan, allowing automated on-page SEO deployments.
- **Projects:** Increased number of active projects compared to Community.
- **Keyword Research & Site Explorer:** Substantially higher daily and monthly query limits.
- **Link Building Tools:** Full access to prospecting, outreach, and reporting features.
- **Support:** Priority support via the in-platform chat widget.

## **📊 Quick Feature Comparison**

- **OTTO SEO Quota:** Community — Not available | Starter — Included
- **Content Genius Runs:** Community — Limited | Starter — Higher monthly allowance
- **GBP Management:** Community — Basic only | Starter — Full access
- **Active Projects:** Community — Restricted | Starter — Expanded
- **Keyword & Research Queries:** Community — Capped | Starter — Significantly higher limits
- **Link Building:** Community — Capped/view-only | Starter — Full access
- **Pricing:** Community — Free | Starter — Paid monthly or annual subscription

For the most current quota numbers and a full side-by-side plan matrix, visit the **Pricing** page on the Search Atlas website or navigate to **Avatar (top-right) → Billing** (Plans & Top-ups) inside the platform.

## **🎁 Search Atlas Promotions**

Search Atlas runs promotions periodically, including seasonal sales and limited-time offers. We cannot confirm a fixed, guaranteed annual promotional calendar (specific campaign names, exact dates, or a guarantee that any particular sale period is or is not run) — this can change from year to year. The most reliable way to see current and upcoming offers is:

- Check the **Pricing** page on the Search Atlas website for any active promotion banners.
- Make sure your email newsletter and in-platform notification preferences are enabled so you are alerted to time-limited offers as they are announced.
- Ask our support team via the chat widget whether a promotion is currently running before you upgrade or renew, if timing matters to you.

To stay informed about upcoming promotions, make sure you are subscribed to the Search Atlas newsletter and have in-platform notifications turned on under **Settings → Notifications**.

## **💬 Need More Help?**

If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type **human teammate** to be connected with a member of our team.