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title: Free vs PRO Comparison
description: "### Feature Comparison #### Smart Product Emails (Free) The free version is perfect for getting started with product-specific emails: - **Create unlimited SPE Messages** — No limit on how many messages you can create - **Processing order status** — Messages appear in…"
url: "https://smartproductemails.com/documentation/free-vs-pro-comparison/"
updated: "2026-01-17"
category: Getting Started
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# Free vs PRO Comparison

### Feature Comparison

#### Smart Product Emails (Free)

The free version is perfect for getting started with product-specific emails:

- **Create unlimited SPE Messages** — No limit on how many messages you can create
- **Processing order status** — Messages appear in Processing order emails
- **One message per product** — Assign one message to each product
- **Dynamic content tags** — Personalize with customer name, order details, etc.
- **Full message editor** — Format text, add images, include links

**Best for:** Store owners who want to add product-specific content to their order processing emails.

#### Smart Product Emails PRO

The PRO version unlocks the full power of SPE:

**Everything in Free, plus:**

- **Multiple order statuses** — Processing, On-Hold, Completed, and Refunded
- **Unlimited messages per product** — Assign as many messages as needed
- **Status-specific messages** — Different messages for different order stages
- **Priority support** — Get help quickly when you need it
- **Automatic updates** — Always have the latest features and fixes

**Best for:** Stores that want comprehensive product communication across the entire order lifecycle.

### When to Use Each Version

#### Use SPE Free When:

- You're just getting started with product-specific emails
- You mainly need messages for order confirmation/processing
- One message per product is sufficient
- You want to try SPE before committing

#### Upgrade to SPE PRO When:

- You need messages at different order stages (shipped, completed, etc.)
- You want multiple messages per product
- You need different content for On-Hold vs Completed orders
- You want priority support and automatic updates

### Upgrade Path

Ready to upgrade? It's simple:

1. Purchase SPE PRO at [smartproductemails.com/pro](https://smartproductemails.com/pro)
2. Download and install the PRO plugin
3. Activate your license
4. All your existing SPE Messages are preserved!
5. Assign messages to additional order statuses

Your existing Free version setup transfers seamlessly to PRO.