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Start free. Upgrade when you need the full picture.
Free
No credit card required
- Side-by-side cost comparison
- Up to 2 cars
- Fuel, insurance & maintenance estimates
- Financing calculator
- EV tax credit calculator
- Affordability checker
- CSV export
- Share comparison via URL
Pro
Cancel anytime
- AI-powered cost analysis
- Everything in Free
- Up to 4 cars
- Projected 10-year savings
- Insurance trend projection (3-yr)
- Maintenance risk score
- Reliability rating
- Recall history
- Total cost per mile
- EV break-even chart
- Resale value estimator
- Email support
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel anytime from your account or by emailing support@carcostly.com. You keep Pro access until the end of your billing period. No questions asked.
Is my payment secure?
Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe, the same payment infrastructure used by Amazon and Google. We never see or store your card details.
What data do you use for estimates?
We use real government data — EPA for fuel economy, NHTSA for safety recalls, and EIA for current gas prices. Insurance and maintenance estimates are based on RepairPal industry averages.
What's the difference between Free and Pro?
Free gives you a full side-by-side cost breakdown for 2 cars. Pro unlocks AI analysis, 10-year projections, insurance trends, reliability ratings, recall history, and up to 4 cars — everything you need to make a confident decision.
Can I try Pro before paying?
The free plan already gives you the core calculator. Pro features are clearly marked in the calculator so you can see exactly what you'll unlock before upgrading.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from the customer portal any time — no questions asked. Your Pro access continues until the end of the billing period.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes core features at no cost. Upgrading to Pro is paid and unlocks premium analytics immediately.
What payment methods do you accept?
All major credit and debit cards via Stripe. Your payment info is never stored on our servers.
How is the data sourced?
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov, recall data from NHTSA, gas prices from EIA, and insurance/maintenance estimates from industry research.