# How plans affect the plugin
A single matrix of what the LottieFiles plugin for After Effects lets you do on free vs. paid plans.

## What works on every plan (including signed-out guests)

- Browse [Explore](/en/integrations/after-effects/02_explore) (Free tab) — the public LottieFiles library.
- Preview animations in Explore at full quality.
- Insert free animations into After Effects compositions.
- Browse and search your [Workspace](/en/integrations/after-effects/10_workspace) (if you're signed in).
- Download `.json` and unoptimized `.lottie` files from the [Download](/en/integrations/after-effects/07_download) section.
- Use the [Feature checker](/en/integrations/after-effects/08_feature-checker).
- Share an animation by toggling its public link — see [Sharing an animation](/en/integrations/after-effects/10_workspace/sharing-an-animation).
- Run the [Render](/en/integrations/after-effects/05_render) flow locally; render is not gated.

## Motion System (Team + plan or higher)

Motion System is available on the **Team + plan or higher**. In the System selector:

- **Create new** opens the web dashboard to create a Motion System.
- **See details** appears when Motion System creation is not available for the current workspace and opens the relevant plan information.

Create and manage the Motion System itself in the [Motion System web dashboard](https://app.lottiefiles.com/motion-system). Once a system exists, use the plugin to add, edit, publish, and apply its supported items.

## What needs a paid LottieFiles plan

| Feature                                                                                                                                              | Plan requirement | What you see on free                                     |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Push a new version with [Update from AE](/en/integrations/after-effects/10_workspace/updating-a-version)                                             | Paid workspace   | Locked button; upgrade prompt                            |
| Change [file status](/en/integrations/after-effects/10_workspace/tracking-file-status) (No status / In progress / Needs review / Approved / Shipped) | Paid workspace   | Status dropdown disabled; upgrade prompt                 |
| Download the **Optimized `.lottie`** variant                                                                                                         | Paid workspace   | Lock icon on the Optimized row in the Download accordion |
| Insert a **Premium** animation from Explore                                                                                                          | Paid workspace   | Upgrade-to-insert button; preview is free                |
| Create a new **project** during save                                                                                                                 | Paid workspace   | Upgrade prompt in the destination picker                 |
| Create a new **folder** inside an existing project during save                                                                                       | Paid workspace   | Upgrade prompt in the destination picker                 |

## Storage and counts (free workspace caps)

Free workspaces have two simultaneous caps:

- **Storage**: 20 MB total.
- **File count**: up to 5 saved (private) files.

Hitting **either** cap blocks new saves. The plugin shows:

- A 90%-utilization warning the first time you cross that threshold each day.
- A lock icon on files that would push the workspace over the cap.
- The Storage upgrade modal when you try to save anyway.

Paid plans raise both caps significantly; some tiers remove them entirely.

## What signed-out guests can do

- Preview any free Explore animation.
- Insert up to **3 animations** total per device, lifetime. After that, the plugin prompts sign-in.
- Cannot save to a workspace, share, or use Workspace at all.

Sign in (free account) to unlock unlimited inserts and the workspace features above.

## How gated actions appear

Different gates use different UI:

- **Motion System creation** — shows **Create new** or **See details** and opens the Motion System web dashboard.
- **Other unavailable actions** — a plan-gated action may show a lock and open the relevant upgrade path.
- **Storage lock** — your workspace is at the storage or file-count cap. Click opens the storage upgrade modal.

## Where to upgrade

For current pricing, plan comparison, and the features included in each plan, see the [LottieFiles plans page](https://lottiefiles.com/pricing).

The plugin doesn't sell or upgrade directly. Plan and storage actions open the relevant page in your browser.

## Related

- [Updating a version](/en/integrations/after-effects/10_workspace/updating-a-version)
- [Tracking file status](/en/integrations/after-effects/10_workspace/tracking-file-status)
- [Download](/en/integrations/after-effects/07_download)
- [Motion System](/en/integrations/after-effects/11_motion-system)