CGS Select Plan – Collect::Grow::Show

Plans and pricing

Start free, or choose the plan that matches your collection.

Compare CGS Free with the paid plans, then choose the path that fits your collection now. Paid plans are available monthly or annually, and Free gives you a focused way to start before you need more capacity.

Billing period Monthly Annual

Estimate in

R0 starter account

No card payment required

Focused starter collection
Private plant records
Core collection setup
Upgrade when your needs grow

Start free

R79 / month

Approx. USD $4.42 / month

Species Database
Personal Collection up to 150 plants
Plant Gallery and labels
Collection insights

Choose Collector

Best fit

R129 / month

Approx. USD $7.22 / month

Everything in Collector
Personal Collection up to 500 plants
Plant Health and Plant Storyline
Pot Manager and Soil Recipes

Choose Grower

R199 / month

Approx. USD $11.14 / month

Everything in Grower
Personal Collection up to 1000 plants
Seed Catalogue and Propagation Manager
Marketplace access and 2GB gallery storage

Choose Shower

How currency estimates work

CGS bills in South African Rand. Converted amounts are approximate planning estimates only. Your bank, card provider, or payment processor calculates the final amount in your local currency when payment is processed, and fees or exchange margins may vary.

How to decide

Choose based on how much structure you need now.

You do not need to overcommit on day one. CGS Free gives you a real starting point, while paid plans unlock more capacity and deeper collection workflows.

1

Start free if you are testing the fit

Use CGS Free for a focused starter collection, early record setup, and a low-pressure first look at the platform.

2

Choose paid if your collection is already active

Collector and Grower are better fits when you already need larger capacity, labels, photos, plant health, pot, or soil workflows.

3

Upgrade when your workflow grows

Move up when propagation, seed batches, marketplace readiness, or larger image/storage needs become part of your collection routine.

Feature overview

Compare the paid plan feature set.

Compare the paid plan feature sets side by side, including collection size, labels, insights, plant care records, propagation tools, and marketplace-ready workflows.

Included Species Database
Search the curated CGS species database.
Included My Collection 150 entries
Capture key details and notes for plants in your collection.
Included Wishlist 10 entries
Keep a list of future plants you would like to add.
Included Label manager
Create and manage scannable labels for your plants.
Included Collection insights
See summaries and useful stats about your collection.
Included Collection Gallery 1GB
Store photos of your plants over time.
Not included Plant Health Status
Capture health status changes and track events over time
Not included Plant Storyline
Timeline of all key events for each plant
Not included Soil recipes
Save and reuse your favourite soil mix recipes.
Not included Pot manager
Track repotting events, pot sizes, and configurations.
Not included Seed catalogue
Log seed batches, sources, sowing dates, and remaining seeds.
Not included Propagation manager
Track propagation attempts, outcomes, success rates, and yield.
Not included Plant Location
Assign plants to specific pre-configured locations.
Not included Water schedule*
Plan watering routines across your plants.
Not included Fertilizer schedule*
Plan fertilizer application cycles.
Not included Marketplace
Marketplace access and listing functionality are included with the Shower plan.

Included Species Database
Search the curated CGS species database.
Included My Collection 500 entries
Capture key details and notes for plants in your collection.
Included Wishlist 20 entries
Keep a list of future plants you would like to add.
Included Label manager
Create and manage scannable labels for your plants.
Included Collection insights
See summaries and useful stats about your collection.
Included Collection Gallery 1GB
Store photos of your plants over time.
Included Plant Health Status
Capture health status changes and track events over time
Included Plant Storyline
Timeline of all key events for each plant
Included Soil recipes
Save and reuse your favourite soil mix recipes.
Included Pot manager
Track repotting events, pot sizes, and configurations.
Not included Seed catalogue
Log seed batches, sources, sowing dates, and remaining seeds.
Not included Propagation manager
Track propagation attempts, outcomes, success rates, and yield.
Not included Plant Location
Assign plants to specific pre-configured locations.
Not included Water schedule*
Plan watering routines across your plants.
Not included Fertilizer schedule*
Plan fertilizer application cycles.
Not included Marketplace
Marketplace access and listing functionality are included with the Shower plan.

Included Species Database
Search the curated CGS species database.
Included My Collection 1000 entries
Capture key details and notes for plants in your collection.
Included Wishlist 50 entries
Keep a list of future plants you would like to add.
Included Label manager
Create and manage scannable labels for your plants.
Included Collection insights
See summaries and useful stats about your collection.
Included Collection Gallery 2GB
Store photos of your plants over time.
Included Plant Health Status
Capture health status changes and track events over time
Included Plant Storyline
Timeline of all key events for each plant
Included Soil recipes
Save and reuse your favourite soil mix recipes.
Included Pot manager
Track repotting events, pot sizes, and configurations.
Included Seed catalogue
Log seed batches, sources, sowing dates, and remaining seeds.
Included Propagation manager
Track propagation attempts, outcomes, success rates, and yield.
Included Plant Location
Assign plants to specific pre-configured locations.
Included Water schedule*
Plan watering routines across your plants.
Included Fertilizer schedule*
Plan fertilizer application cycles.
Included Marketplace
Marketplace access and listing functionality are included with the Shower plan.

* Feature availability, limits, or rollout timing may vary while these tools are being developed.

Before you choose

CGS bills paid plans in South African Rand.

CGS is based in South Africa, so paid plans are billed in South African Rand. If you are outside South Africa, the converted amounts shown here are planning estimates only. Your bank, card provider, or payment processor will calculate the final amount in your local currency when payment is processed.

Why ZAR appears first

South African Rand is the actual billing currency for paid CGS plans, so it stays visible before you choose a plan.

What the estimate means

The converted amount is a planning guide to help you compare plans in a familiar currency.

Why the final charge can vary

Your payment provider applies the exchange rate and any card or international payment fees at the time of payment.

How to use the estimate

Use it to compare plans, then expect your final local-currency charge to vary slightly from the estimate shown here.

Pricing questions

Clear answers before checkout.

A few practical answers about Free, paid plans, ZAR billing, and what to expect if you pay from outside South Africa.

Can I start with CGS Free?

Yes. CGS Free is a legitimate starter option for a focused collection. Use the Free page to begin that flow; paid plans remain available when you need more capacity or a fuller workflow.

Why are prices shown in ZAR?

CGS is based in South Africa, and paid plans are charged in South African Rand. We show ZAR first so you can see the actual billing currency before you choose a plan. If you use another currency, the converted amount shown on this page is only an estimate.

Are converted prices live exchange rates?

No. Converted amounts on this page are approximate planning estimates only. Your bank, card provider, or payment processor applies the final exchange rate and any fees at payment time.

Ready to choose?

Pick the path that matches your collection today.

Start small with CGS Free, or choose a paid plan when you are ready to manage a larger, more detailed plant collection in one structured place.

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