Free
$0
forever
Explore the workflow and plan small projects without a credit card.
- Simple Project mode
- 3 projects per month
- Standard guided interview
- All four artifact types (lean output)
- Export markdown files locally
Pricing
Plans for simple projects and serious architecture work.
Start free with Simple Project mode. Upgrade when you need advanced methods, deeper interviews, and review workflows.
CLI-first · Architecture-first · Works with any coding agent
Pro
$12
per month
Early access pricing
For freelancers, indie hackers, and devs who plan before they prompt their agent.
- All architecture methods (Harness, TDD, Clean)
- Unlimited projects
- Deep guided interviews
- Reviewer workflows
- Richer, more detailed artifacts
- Full project history
Compare plans
What changes between Free and Pro.
Same CLI, same artifact types. Pro unlocks depth, methods, and review—not more hype.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Project mode | Included | Included |
| Advanced methods | — | Harness, TDD, Clean Architecture |
| Guided interview depth | Standard (~10 questions) | Deep (~25+ questions, follow-ups) |
| Artifact detail | Lean templates | Rich output with acceptance criteria |
| Reviewer workflows | — | Pre-ship architecture review |
| Projects per month | 3 | Unlimited |
| Project history | Last 3 projects | Full history |
ArtQ runs locally via CLI. No cloud lock-in on your artifacts.
Who is each plan for
Pick based on project scope, not features you might not use.
Free is for exploring and small scope
Try the CLI, run a Simple Project for an MVP or CRUD app, and see if the guided flow fits your workflow. No commitment.
Pro is for work you can't afford to redo
Client projects, agent-heavy workflows, or anything where architecture decisions matter. Get the methods, depth, and review steps that prevent rework.
FAQ
Common questions before you start.
Do I need to use the web app?
No. ArtQ is CLI-first. You run sessions from the terminal and get markdown files locally. The web app is for account management and billing—not required to use the product.
Is this a coding assistant?
No. ArtQ helps you define architecture, scope, and plan before you write code. Coding assistants help during implementation. They're complementary—ArtQ comes first.
Can I use it with any coding agent?
Yes. The output is an implementation-ready handoff package (architecture.md, handoff/, plans, checklists) that works with Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot, or your own workflow. No vendor lock-in.
Is the product CLI-first?
Yes. Install the CLI, run `arch init`, answer questions in your terminal, and get files you can commit or hand off. IDE integrations may come later.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Pro is a monthly subscription with no long-term contract. Cancel from your account settings and keep access until the end of your billing period.
Will there be a VS Code extension later?
Planned, but not available yet. The CLI and markdown artifacts are the core experience today. A VS Code extension would surface artifacts and reviews inside the editor.
Do you support teams yet?
Not yet. Teams and shared project workspaces are on the roadmap. For now, ArtQ is built for individual developers.
Start with a plan, not a prompt.
Install the CLI and run your first Simple Project free. Upgrade to Pro when your projects need more structure.
Teams & shared workspaces — coming later. Join the waitlist if you need multi-seat billing.