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EnglishWhat Is the Difference Between Regular Labs Free and Pro Extensions?
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Regular Labs publishes 21 Joomla extensions, and most of them come in two editions: a free version and a Pro version. The free edition lets you install and use the extension at no cost, while the Pro edition adds functionality and support. The site's extension list marks each item as FREE, PRO, or FREE & PRO, so you can check the edition before you download. The main practical differences are the feature set, the support you can access, and whether you need the Pro bundle for multiple extensions.
How the editions are labeled
The extension catalog on regularlabs.com uses three labels:
| Label | What it means |
|---|---|
| FREE | A free edition exists; no Pro edition is listed for that extension |
| PRO | A Pro edition exists |
| FREE & PRO | Both a free edition and a Pro edition are available |
Most extensions in the catalog carry the FREE & PRO label. A few are free only, such as Extension Manager and GeoIP. The catalog does not list a Pro-only extension, so in practice you can try the free edition of nearly everything before deciding whether to upgrade.
What the free edition gives you
The free edition is a working extension you can install on a Joomla site. The catalog describes each extension by what it does, for example:
- Advanced Module Manager — take control over modules in Joomla
- Articles Anywhere — place articles anywhere in Joomla
- Modules Anywhere — place modules anywhere in Joomla
- Sourcerer — place any code in Joomla
- ReReplacer — advanced search and replace for Joomla
- Conditional Content — restrict content based on your conditions
The free edition is the right starting point if you want to test whether an extension fits your site before paying. The catalog does not spell out which individual features are held back from the free edition, so the reliable way to check is to install the free version and compare it against the feature list in the documentation for that extension.
What the Pro edition adds
The Pro edition is the paid tier. The site's own framing of the paid offering is a bundle: "Get ALL 21 Regular Labs Pro extensions." That tells you two things. First, Pro editions exist across the whole catalog rather than for a single product. Second, the commercial offer is built around access to all of them together, not one at a time.
The bundle is advertised with two options:
| Bundle option | Advertised saving | Price shown |
|---|---|---|
| All 21 Pro extensions, monthly | Save 70% | €49 per month |
| All 21 Pro extensions, yearly | Save 85% | €299 per year |
Both are described as bundle offers for all 21 Pro extensions. The percentages are the site's own advertised savings, and the prices are the amounts shown on the purchase page. Check the purchase page for the current terms before buying, since the catalog page is a summary rather than the checkout.
Support: the difference that matters most
Support is where the editions diverge most clearly. The site provides these help channels:
- Documentation — per-extension documentation
- FAQs — a frequently asked questions section
- Ticket support — a support ticket system
- Contact — a general contact route
The catalog page does not state which of these are limited to Pro customers. The analysis note for this topic says Pro typically includes more features and update support, and that buying Pro gives you the corresponding support. Treat that as the working assumption, but confirm the exact support entitlement on the purchase page or in the documentation before you rely on ticket support for a free install.
A sensible approach: use the free edition and the documentation/FAQ while you evaluate. If you hit a problem the docs don't cover and you need a ticket, that is the point to check whether your edition includes ticket support.
How to choose
Use this decision path:
- Identify the task. Match it to an extension in the catalog, for example "place a module inside an article" points to Modules Anywhere.
- Install the free edition. Confirm it does what you need on your Joomla version.
- Check the documentation for the feature you need. If the free edition covers it, you are done.
- Count how many extensions you actually need. If it is one or two, compare the Pro bundle price against the value of the extra features. If it is several, the bundle's "all 21" framing is the relevant comparison.
- Decide on support. If you need ticket support, confirm it is included in the edition you are buying.
Common sticking points
- "FREE & PRO" is not a promise that the free edition has every feature. It only means both editions exist. Verify specific features in the docs.
- The bundle is the advertised route to Pro. The catalog does not show per-extension Pro pricing, so don't assume you can buy a single Pro extension at a proportional price.
- Prices and savings are as displayed. The €49/month and €299/year figures and the 70%/85% savings are the site's advertised numbers; confirm at checkout.
- Payment is handled by Paddle. That is the payment platform listed, which matters if you need an invoice or have a billing question.
- Free does not mean unsupported forever. Documentation and FAQs are public entry points; use them first regardless of edition.
The short version: start free, read the docs for the specific feature, and buy the Pro bundle when you need Pro-only functionality or ticket support across several extensions.