Select Star Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Select Star pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $0 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Select Star's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Everything in Starter
- Advanced semantic modeling
- Enhanced data governance features
- Priority support
- Additional connector integrations
- Usage-based pricing for overages
- API access
- Advanced analytics and reporting
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| users | Flexible based on contract | Unlimited/Higher |
| dataSources | Extended connector ecosystem | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like advanced automation
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Select Star branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Select Star free?
Yes, Select Star offers a forever free plan with 8 core features included. However, there are limits on users, datasources that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Select Star's free plan?
Select Star's free plan includes: Everything in Starter, Advanced semantic modeling, Enhanced data governance features, Priority support, Additional connector integrations, and 3 more features. Key limits include users: Flexible based on contract, dataSources: Extended connector ecosystem.
03 What's NOT included in Select Star's free plan?
The free plan excludes: advanced features, premium support, and higher limits. You'll also have Select Star branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Select Star's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like advanced automation, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $0/user/month.
05 Is Select Star's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Select Star's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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