You might be wondering, what exactly is the difference between Savvy Free and Savvy Pro? When you sign up for Savvy Free, you automatically get a 14-day free trial of Pro, giving you a taste of all the premium features.
We understand it might not always be clear which features belong to Pro and which are part of Free. Let’s break it down and show you the differences between the two options.
Take, for example, one of our actual users who initially built their site during their free trial. Their site was fully decked out with all the bells and whistles offered in Savvy Pro. But what does it look like now that they’ve downgraded to Savvy Free?
In the editor, you’ll notice they still have their logo, business description, and some action buttons to contact them. However, to add more buttons or features, they would need to upgrade to Pro. They can still add social media icons while on Free, and they’ve kept their beautiful banner image. But when it comes to product cards, Free users are limited to just five. This user had quite a few product cards during their Pro trial, but now some of them are grayed out. To make those visible again, they would need to upgrade to Pro.
The same goes for other features. In Savvy Free, they can still display one service card, but if they want to showcase more of the services they had created during the trial, Pro is necessary. Similarly, the ability to share detailed information about your team is limited to Pro. The photo gallery, another key component, allows for up to six images in Free, but upgrading to Pro unlocks unlimited uploads.
Another important feature—connecting Google Maps to your website, which not only helps your customers but also boosts your search engine ranking—is restricted to Pro. It’s now hidden until this user upgrades again. And let’s not forget about opening hours. This simple yet essential feature is only available with Savvy Pro, ensuring your customers know when you’re open for business.
So, how does this look on their live website now that they’re on Savvy Free? The core essentials remain: they’ve still got their logo, business description, action buttons, social media links, and banner image. But their product and service cards have been reduced, and the gallery contains fewer photos. Their opening hours and Google Maps feature are no longer displayed.
This is the basic comparison between Savvy Free and Pro. Your business is unique, and only you know what functionalities will help you shine online. But for those looking to take their online presence to the next level, Savvy Pro offers enhanced features that can really make your website stand out.
To further clarify the difference between Free and Pro, let’s take a quick look at our pricing page.
What You Get with Savvy Free:
- AI-powered copywriting assistance.
- A free Savvy domain (e.g., yourbusiness.savvy.site).
- Basic styling options.
- A shareable QR code.
- The ability to link to WhatsApp.
- Access to site analytics to track your performance.
What You Get with Savvy Pro:
- Everything in Free, plus:
- The ability to get found on search engines.
- Removal of Savvy branding.
- The ability to sell via WhatsApp by connecting your product cards.
- Unlimited product and service cards.
- An enhanced photo gallery.
- Google Maps integration.
- A “Teams” component to showcase your team members.
- Priority customer support.
One thing to note is that Savvy Pro monthly does not include a custom domain. However, on our annual plan, we offer a custom domain free for the first year (e.g., yourbusiness.co.za), which gives your site an extra level of professionalism.
In conclusion, you can start with Savvy Free—free forever—and enjoy a 14-day free trial of Pro when you sign up. No credit card details are required, and you’ll get full access to almost all Pro features during the trial. Once your business is ready to take the next step, upgrading to Pro is easy. And if an annual commitment feels like too much, we’ve got a monthly Pro plan to suit your needs.
With Savvy Pro, you get the tools to help your business truly shine online.
For more information visit our pricing page for more information.