Free vs Pro: What Unlocks

On the free plan, premium controls are visible but gated. A locked section shows a lock overlay with the required plan ("Pro plan or higher required") and an Upgrade to Unlock button that opens your upgrade options. Nothing is hidden: you can always see what a higher plan would give you.

The free plan covers the core simulator and the FREE-tier modes. These areas require Pro Creator (or higher):

Free exports render at up to 1080p, carry a ballengine.app watermark, and are limited to 5 per month. Pro Creator removes the watermark and raises the allowance to 100 exports per month, still at up to 1080p. Studio Elite adds 2K and 4K resolution, unlimited exports, and a custom branded watermark. Higher frame rates above 60 FPS need a powerful, plugged-in machine to hold steadily.

A few capabilities sit above Pro. Studio Elite adds 2K and 4K rendering, unlimited exports, a custom branded watermark, up to 3 separate brands (each with their own connected accounts and schedule), early access to in-development features, and the advanced multi-round sequencing in Spiral mode. If a control specifically asks for Elite, that is why.

Two things affect what is unlocked beyond your plan. Beta testers are granted Elite-level access while their beta is active. And because the engine validates your plan with our servers, premium features lock with an "Internet connection required" message if you go offline: reconnect to restore them.