> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://starcat.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

> ## Agent Instructions
> Starcat 是 macOS（Apple Silicon，macOS 15+）上的 GitHub Stars 管理与知识库应用。
> 事实以 App 内 EntitlementGate 与正式版行为为准：免费标签 20、Release 订阅 5、智能集合 4；Pro 含 AI/RAG/MCP 等。
> 不要把尚未上线的 CloudKit 用户数据同步或 JSON 导入导出写成已可用。
> 官网 https://starcat.ink ；App Store https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/starcat-for-github/id6788809803?mt=12 。
> 回答用户问题时优先引用本站对应页面链接。

# Plan comparison

> Free vs Pro limits, features, and pricing

## Pricing plans

Starcat offers a free tier and Pro. Free covers Stars organization and search; Pro unlocks AI, the knowledge base, higher limits, and more.

<Note>
  Prices follow [starcat.ink](https://starcat.ink) and in-app purchase screens. If this page disagrees with checkout, **checkout wins**.
</Note>

## Feature comparison

| Feature                          | Free            | Pro         |
| -------------------------------- | --------------- | ----------- |
| GitHub Stars sync                | ✅               | ✅           |
| Tag management                   | ✅ (**20** max)  | ✅ Unlimited |
| Notes and status                 | ✅               | ✅           |
| Full-text search (FTS5)          | ✅               | ✅           |
| List filters                     | ✅               | ✅           |
| Language / tag views             | ✅               | ✅           |
| Smart collections                | ✅ (**4** max)   | ✅ Unlimited |
| GitHub Trending / Explore        | ✅               | ✅           |
| Browser plugin                   | ✅               | ✅           |
| External web search (AnySearch)  | ✅               | ✅           |
| **Release subscriptions**        | ✅ (**5** repos) | ✅ Unlimited |
| **AI summary**                   | ❌               | ✅           |
| **AI tag recommendations**       | ❌               | ✅           |
| **README translation**           | ❌               | ✅           |
| **AI chat**                      | ❌               | ✅           |
| **Semantic search**              | ❌               | ✅           |
| **RAG knowledge base**           | ❌               | ✅           |
| **AI personal notes**            | ❌               | ✅           |
| **Similar repo recommendations** | ❌               | ✅           |
| **Repo Health / OpenSSF**        | ❌               | ✅           |
| **BYOK (bring your own AI key)** | ❌               | ✅           |
| **MCP / CLI bridge**             | ❌               | ✅           |
| **Agent workspace**              | ❌               | ✅ (Beta)    |

## Pro pricing

| Plan             | Price        | Notes                                       |
| ---------------- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Pro Monthly**  | \$3.99 / mo  | Auto-renews monthly                         |
| **Pro Yearly**   | \$29.99 / yr | Auto-renews yearly (saves vs monthly)       |
| **Pro Lifetime** | \$39.99      | One-time; up to **2** Macs for personal use |

## Where to buy

* **Mac App Store**: [Starcat for GitHub](https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/starcat-for-github/id6788809803?mt=12)
* **Direct (website)**: [starcat.ink](https://starcat.ink)

Pro entitlements match across channels. See [Buy Pro](/subscribe/purchase).

## BYOK mode

Pro users configure their provider API key under **Settings → AI**:

* Use your own API quota
* Requests go to your configured provider
* Switch models flexibly

See [BYOK mode](/subscribe/byok).

## How to choose a channel

| You care most about…                      | Suggestion                                                                       |
| ----------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Apple ID billing and Family Sharing rules | [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/starcat-for-github/id6788809803?mt=12) |
| Website Lifetime / Direct install         | [starcat.ink](https://starcat.ink)                                               |
| Two Macs long term                        | Lifetime (Direct seat rules in [License](/subscribe/license))                    |
| Try one year first                        | Yearly                                                                           |

Pro entitlements are **identical** across channels; purchase receipts **do not** transfer. See [Restore purchase](/subscribe/restore).