Operator
For the seller who wants every core workflow without extra headcount.
$19/mo
BILLED ANNUALLY · $228/YR · SAVE $60/YR
500 active listings · all core channels
PRICING
Two working tiers, one high-touch track.
Start with a 14-day Operator reverse trial, no card needed. Annual saves two months. Monthly stays month-to-month. Prices are in USD and were last reviewed May 2026.
Studio
For the shop running batch work, APIs, and team throughput.
$49/mo
BILLED ANNUALLY · $588/YR · SAVE $120/YR
5,000 active listings · all channels
Atelier
For the warehouse, the multi-seat operation, or the custom contract.
Custom
Unlimited listings · SSO and white-glove support
Start with a 14-day reverse trial. No card. At day 15 the workspace becomes read-only until you pick a plan.
WHAT'S IN EACH PLAN
The full table.
Every line that changes between plans, in plain language. After the reverse trial ends, your workspace stays readable and exportable until you choose a plan.
Annual pricing · two months free
eBay sync
Shopify sync
Discogs sync
Auto-delist on sale (all channels)
Typical sync latency
~10 sec
~3 sec
~3 sec
AI listing generation
Included
Included
Included
AI image enhancement
AI attribute extraction
Listing videos (eBay, Shopify)
Active listings (soft ceiling)
500
5,000
Unlimited
Cost basis tracking
Seasonal calendar
Receipts dashboard
Import from eBay / Shopify / CSV
Bulk edit & bulk relist
Bulk export
Sales analytics across channels
Mobile app (iPhone & iPad)
Browser extension
Webhooks
API token
SSO / SCIM
Custom data-residency
Full changelog access
CSV export (always available)
Collaborator seats
1
2
Unlimited
Email support
Priority support (chat + email)
Dedicated CSM
White-glove onboarding
Why not cheaper. — A system that touches pricing, listings, and sync cannot be priced like a sidecar.
WHY THIS COSTS WHAT IT COSTS
A working seller spends roughly 6 hours a week reconciling stock between eBay and Shopify, plus a separate spreadsheet for the books. Operator replaces those hours and that spreadsheet. We charge less than the stack it removes, more than the cheapest single-purpose tool. That’s the band we want to live in.
TRIAL MECHANICS
14 days.
Operator access.
No card.
WHAT’S GATED, WHAT’S NOT
After trial expiry, reads and exports still work. New writes stay paused until you pick Operator or Studio.
FOUR THINGS WE PROMISE ABOUT THE PRICE
·Your workspace stays exportable even if you stop at the end of the reverse trial.
·No price increase in your first 12 months. Written down, not implied.
·No “contact us for pricing” tier hidden behind a paywall. All prices are on this page.
·If a feature you depend on moves to a higher tier, you keep it for free.
Sellbrite, Vendoo, List Perfectly, Crosslist — see how the prices line up. Updated May 2026. See comparison →
PRICING FAQ
The questions we actually get.
Can I cancel any time?
Yes. Cancel from your account page — no email, no ticket, no penalty. Your data stays in your account until you delete it.
Does Instica take a cut of my sales?
No. We charge a flat monthly subscription. We never take a percentage of what you sell, on any plan.
What counts as an item?
Each inventory record counts as one item — whether it's a draft, an active listing, or a sold record you're still tracking for cost basis.
What happens if I go over the item limit?
We'll notify you before anything breaks. You can archive old items to stay within the limit or upgrade to the next plan. We don't auto-upgrade or charge overages without your action.
What happens after the 14-day trial?
After 14 days your account moves to read-only. Nothing is deleted. You can still review and export your data, or add a plan to restore writes. No charge happens silently.
Can I export my data before cancelling?
Yes. CSV export is available on every plan. Export your full inventory and sales history from the account page at any time — no cancellation required.
IF YOU'RE STILL UNSURE
"I'm not sure I need this yet." Start the 14-day trial. No card. If you have a single oversell in the first two weeks, Operator has already paid for itself twelve times over.
"I'm already using Sellbrite / Vendoo / spreadsheets." We import from all three. Your eBay and Shopify connections stay live during migration. The switch takes under ten minutes.
"I want to talk to a human first."Write to us. We read every message and we reply in plain language.
WHAT'S NOT IN ANY PLAN
Things we've deliberately left out.
—A percentage of your sales. We charge a subscription, not a commission.
—Per-listing fees. List as many as your plan allows, no overage per item.
—Paywalled exports. CSV stays available even if you pause after the reverse trial.
—Buyer PII storage. We don't store it. We can't be breached for data we don't have.
—Paid cancellation. Cancel from your account page at any time with no penalty.
—Dark patterns on downgrade. Your data stays intact when you move to a lower plan.