Subscriptions & Tiers
Most groups never need to pay. The free tier hosts a real campaign, and joining someone else's is free on every tier. The paid tiers exist for groups that outgrow the caps, and for people who would rather not see ads.
What each tier includes
| Feature | Free Tier | Supporter Tier | Commander Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free Forever | £2.49 / mo or £24.90 / yr | £9.99 / mo or £99.90 / yr |
| Campaigns Joined (as Player) | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Campaign Hosting (as Host) | 1 Active Campaign | 3 Active Campaigns | 10 Active Campaigns |
| Max Players per Hosted Campaign | Max 4 Players | Max 8 Players | Max 50 Players |
| Completed Campaigns Auto-Archive After | 7 days | 30 days | Never |
| Ads | Minimal ads | Ad-free | Ad-free |
| NewRecruit Roster Import | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Live In-Game Battle Companion | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom Avatars & Campaign / Roster Banners | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Crusade Card Photos | ❌ | 1 per unit, 25 per roster | 5 per unit, 100 per roster |
| Battle Photo Galleries | ❌ | ❌ | 25 per battle |
| Story Beat Photos | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Total Image Storage | None | 250 MB | 1 GB |
| Supporter / Commander Discord Role | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Export & Print Force Sheets | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI Lore, Narrators & Mission Builders | ❌ | ❌ | 🔜 Coming Soon |
Features marked 🔜 are not available yet and are not part of what you are paying for today. They are listed so you can see where each plan is heading.
Archived campaigns are never deleted. They stay in your archive permanently, read-only. The auto-archive window only controls how long a completed campaign stays on your active slate.
Plan Details
🟢 Free Tier
Ideal for casual players and small gaming pairs.
- Host 1 active campaign for up to 4 total participants.
- Join unlimited campaigns hosted by other users.
- Full Crusade Force sheets, Crusade Card XP and rank tracking, live battle scoring.
- Supported by minimal ads.
🔵 Supporter Tier (£2.49 / month, or £24.90 / year)
Designed for active players and small club leagues.
- Host up to 3 active campaigns for up to 8 participants each.
- 100% ad-free.
- Upload custom user avatars, and campaign and roster banners.
- Add a photo to each Story Beat in a campaign you host.
- Add one photo to each Crusade Card (25 per roster, 250 MB total).
- Supporter Discord role and channels.
- Export and print your force sheet, Crusade Cards and battle chronicle.
👑 Commander Tier (£9.99 / month, or £99.90 / year)
For a club or a group running several campaigns at once.
- Everything in Supporter.
- Host up to 10 active campaigns for up to 50 participants each.
- Completed campaigns never auto-archive.
- Up to 5 photos per Crusade Card (100 per roster, 1 GB total).
- Chronicle matches with battle photo galleries (25 photos per battle).
- Commander Discord role and dev roadmap access.
- AI unit lore generators, battle narrators, and mission scenario builders. Coming soon.
Managing Your Subscription
- Log into Echelon and open Settings from your profile menu.
- Go to Account & Billing.
- Choose your desired plan (Supporter or Commander) and select Monthly or Annual billing.
- Payments are processed securely via Stripe. Echelon never sees your card details.
A promo code only works on monthly Commander. The annual checkout does not take one.
Upgrading mid-campaign
If your campaign outgrows your tier's player limit, upgrading instantly unlocks the blocked player slots without interrupting active games. The limit that applies is always the Host's tier. Your players never need to pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do players need a paid subscription to join a Commander's campaign?
No. Players only need a free account to join any campaign, whatever its size. Only the Campaign Host requires a higher tier to expand player limits.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes, under Settings > Account & Billing. Cancelling keeps your plan until the end of the period you have paid for. Switching to a lower plan takes effect straight away, and the unused part of what you paid is credited against your next bill.