Free Plan Guide
Get the most out of Outlier's free plan—no credit card required
Outlier's free plan gives you real access to the platform—not a limited trial. Here's how to maximize it.
What's Included#
| Feature | Free Plan Limit |
|---|---|
| Bookmarks | 100 |
| Competitor channels | 5 |
| AI video ideas | 8/month |
| Title generations | 8/month |
| Chrome extension | Full access |
| Outlier discovery | Full access |
| Video Pipeline | 1 workspace, 25 videos |
No credit card required. No trial period. Free forever.
Getting Maximum Value#
Use Your 8 AI Ideas Strategically#
You get 8 AI idea generations per month. Make them count:
- Bookmark first, generate later. Save 20-30 outlier videos before generating ideas. More context = better ideas.
- Add quality competitors. Track 5 channels similar to yours in size and niche.
- Generate when you're ready to act. Don't waste generations on casual browsing.
Organize Your 100 Bookmarks#
With 100 bookmarks, be selective:
- Use folders to organize by topic or content type
- Add notes explaining why you saved each video
- Delete stale bookmarks to make room for new finds
- Focus on true outliers (0.5+ score), not just videos you like
Track the Right 5 Competitors#
Choose competitors wisely:
- Similar subscriber count (within 2-5x of your size)
- Same niche as your channel
- Active uploaders (at least 1 video/month)
- Proven performers (channels with clear outliers)
Avoid tracking mega-creators—their tactics rarely work for smaller channels.
Maximize the Chrome Extension#
The extension is fully functional on Free:
- View outlier scores on any YouTube video
- Quick bookmark without leaving YouTube
- Generate ideas from any video (uses your monthly quota)
- Sync to dashboard for cross-device access
Use the Pipeline Effectively#
You get 1 workspace with 25 videos:
- Track your next 25 video ideas from concept to publish
- Use all 7 stages to stay organized
- Archive or delete published videos to free up slots
When to Consider Upgrading#
The free plan works well for:
- Creators just starting out
- Hobbyist channels
- Testing Outlier before committing
Consider upgrading to Creator ($29/mo) when:
- You consistently hit the 8 AI ideas/month limit
- You've filled your 100 bookmarks
- You want thumbnail generation
- You need more than 5 competitors
Free Plan Limits Are Per Account#
Each Outlier account gets one free plan. Creating multiple accounts to bypass limits violates our terms of service.
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