Costly | Pricing Tables

Costly Pricing Tables is a powerful and lightweight plugin developed by Vortix | Estudio Creativo that allows you to create beautiful, responsive pricing tables with ease. Perfect for SaaS companies, membership sites, and any business that needs to showcase pricing plans, product comparisons, or service packages on their website.

✨ Key Features

• 📱 Fully Responsive: Mobile-first design that adapts to all screen sizes automatically
• 🎯 Automatic Slider: Smooth touch navigation when tables are too wide for the screen
• ⭐ Column Highlighting: Make featured plans stand out with special styling
• 🎨 Advanced Customization: Color schemes, layouts, and styling options
• ⚡ Performance Optimized: Custom database table for lightning-fast loading
• 🌙 Dark Mode Support: Built-in light/dark theme compatibility
• 🔧 Easy Management: Intuitive admin interface for creating and editing tables
• 📄 Shortcode Integration: Simple [costly_table id="X"] shortcode usage
• 🌍 Translation Ready: Fully localized and ready for international use
• 🔌 Page Builder Compatible: Seamless integration with popular page builders

🎯 Perfect For

• SaaS pricing pages and subscription plans
• Membership and subscription websites
• Product comparison tables and feature matrices
• Service packages and tiered offerings
• Digital product pricing displays
• Corporate pricing presentations
• E-commerce plan comparisons
• Consulting service packages

🚀 Easy to Use

1. Install and activate the plugin
2. Navigate to Costly Pricing Tables → New Table in your WordPress admin
3. Add your pricing columns with titles, descriptions, prices, and features
4. Configure colors and responsive settings
5. Copy the generated shortcode
6. Paste the shortcode anywhere on your site (posts, pages, widgets)

🛠️ Technical Features

• Built-in Slider: High-performance touch navigation solution
• Modern Design: Clean, consistent styling with utility classes
• Custom Database: Independent table for optimal performance
• AJAX Interface: Dynamic admin experience
• CSS Variables: Easy theme integration and customization
• Semantic HTML: SEO-friendly markup structure
• Minimal Dependencies: Lightweight and fast loading
• Cache Compatible: Works with all major caching plugins

📱 Responsive Breakpoints

The plugin automatically adjusts columns based on screen size:

• Desktop (1400px+): Up to 4 columns
• Laptop (1200px+): Up to 3 columns
• Tablet (992px+): Up to 3 columns
• Mobile (768px+): Up to 2 columns
• Small Mobile (576px+): Up to 2 columns
• Extra Small (320px+): 1 column

All breakpoints are configurable in the settings panel.

🎨 Customization Options

• Light Mode Colors: Primary, secondary, and text colors
• Dark Mode Colors: Separate color scheme for dark themes
• Column Highlighting: Special styling for featured plans
• Animation Controls: Enable/disable smooth transitions
• Slider Settings: Configure automatic slider behavior
• Mobile Optimization: Touch-friendly controls and spacing

Support

For support, documentation, and feature requests:

• Documentation: Complete guides and tutorials available in the plugin admin
• Support Forum: WordPress.org Support Forum
• Direct Support: Contact Vortix | Estudio Creativo
• Plugin Homepage: Costly Pricing Tables

Privacy Policy

Costly Pricing Tables does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data from your website visitors. All pricing table data is stored locally in your WordPress database. The plugin operates entirely within your WordPress installation without connecting to external services.

Credits

• Modern Web Technologies: For creating smooth, responsive interfaces
• WordPress Coding Standards: Following WordPress best practices
• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach for optimal user experience

Developer Information

Costly Pricing Tables is developed and maintained by Vortix | Estudio Creativo, a team dedicated to creating high-quality WordPress plugins and themes.

• Author: Vortix | Estudio Creativo
• Author URI: https://vortixestudio.com
• Plugin URI: https://vortixestudio.com/plugins/costly-pricing-tables/
• Support Email: [email protected]
• License: GPLv2 or later
• Text Domain: costly-pricing-tables
• Domain Path: /languages

Technical Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• WordPress: 5.0 or higher
• PHP: 7.4 or higher
• MySQL: 5.6 or higher (or equivalent MariaDB)
• Memory: 64MB (128MB recommended)
• Disk Space: 2MB

Recommended Environment

• WordPress: Latest stable version
• PHP: 8.0 or higher
• MySQL: 8.0 or higher
• Memory: 256MB or higher
• SSL: HTTPS enabled
• Caching: Compatible with all major caching plugins

File Structure

costly-pricing-tables/
├── admin/
│ ├── assets/
│ │ ├── css/
│ │ │ ├── admin-documentation.css
│ │ │ ├── admin-notices.css
│ │ │ ├── admin-plugins.css
│ │ │ └── admin.css
│ │ └── js/
│ │ ├── admin-documentation.js
│ │ ├── admin-notices.js
│ │ ├── admin-plugins.js
│ │ └── admin.js
│ ├── includes/
│ │ ├── notices/
│ │ │ ├── class-costly-admin-notices.php
│ │ │ └── class-costly-notices-helper.php
│ │ ├── class-costly-admin.php
│ │ └── class-costly-welcome.php
│ └── views/
│ ├── costly-edit-table.php
│ ├── costly-list-tables.php
│ └── costly-settings.php
├── includes/
│ ├── class-costly-database.php
│ ├── costly-documentation.php
│ └── documentation/
│ ├── costly-docs-customization.php
│ ├── costly-docs-developers.php
│ ├── costly-docs-donate.php
│ ├── costly-docs-faq.php
│ ├── costly-docs-features.php
│ ├── costly-docs-getting-started.php
│ ├── costly-docs-shortcodes.php
│ └── costly-docs-support.php
├── img/
│ ├── banner-bg.jpg
│ └── icon.svg
├── languages/
│ └── costly-pricing-tables.pot
├── public/
│ ├── assets/
│ │ ├── css/
│ │ │ ├── frontend.css
│ │ │ ├── swiper-bundle.min.css
│ │ │ └── costly-colors.css
│ │ └── js/
│ │ ├── frontend.js
│ │ ├── swiper-bundle.min.js
│ │ └── costly-documentation.js
│ └── includes/
│ └── class-costly-frontend.php
├── costly-pricing-tables.php
├── readme.txt
├── readme-es_PE.txt
├── license.txt
└── uninstall.php

Hooks & Filters

Action Hooks

• costly_before_table_render – Before table HTML output
• costly_after_table_render – After table HTML output
• costly_admin_table_saved – After table is saved in admin
• costly_settings_updated – After plugin settings are updated

Filter Hooks

• costly_table_output – Modify table HTML output
• costly_table_data – Modify table data before rendering
• costly_default_settings – Modify default plugin settings
• costly_admin_capabilities – Modify required capabilities

CSS Classes

• .costly-pricing-table – Main table container
• .costly-column – Individual pricing column
• .costly-column-highlighted – Highlighted/featured column
• .costly-slider-container – Slider wrapper when active
• .costly-dark-mode – Dark mode specific styling

Contributing

We welcome contributions to make Costly Pricing Tables even better!

Ways to Contribute

• Bug Reports: Report issues via WordPress.org support forum
• Feature Requests: Suggest new features and improvements
• Translations: Help translate the plugin into your language
• Code Contributions: Submit patches and improvements
• Documentation: Help improve user guides and documentation

Translation

• Text Domain: costly-pricing-tables
• POT File: Available for translators
• Languages Folder: /languages/
• Translation Platform: WordPress.org translations

Roadmap

Planned Features (Future Versions)

• Import/Export: Backup and restore pricing tables
• Templates: Pre-designed table templates
• Advanced Analytics: Built-in click tracking
• Currency Support: Multiple currency display options
• Conditional Logic: Show/hide based on user roles
• A/B Testing: Split testing for pricing optimization
• Integration APIs: Connect with payment gateways

Version History Planning

• v1.1: Enhanced mobile experience and accessibility
• v1.2: Template system and import/export
• v1.3: Advanced analytics and tracking
• v2.0: Pro version with premium features

Legal & Compliance

License Compliance

• GPL v2+: Full compliance with WordPress licensing
• Third-party Assets: All properly licensed
• Attribution: Credits provided for external libraries
• Distribution: Free distribution under GPL terms

Security Standards

• Data Sanitization: All inputs properly sanitized
• Output Escaping: All outputs properly escaped
• Nonce Verification: CSRF protection implemented
• Capability Checks: Proper permission validation
• SQL Injection Prevention: Prepared statements used

Performance Metrics

Benchmarks

• Page Load Impact: <50ms additional load time
• Database Queries: Maximum 2 additional queries per table
• Asset Size: <100KB total (CSS + JS combined)
• Memory Usage: <5MB additional memory
• Mobile Performance: 90+ Google PageSpeed score

Optimization Features

• Conditional Loading: Assets loaded only when needed
• Minified Assets: Production-ready compressed files
• Database Optimization: Custom table for better performance
• Caching Compatibility: Works with all major caching solutions
• CDN Ready: Assets can be served from CDN

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to:
* Vortix | Estudio Creativo: We would like to thank the representatives of Vortix | Estudio Creativo for developing and maintaining Costly Pricing Tables.

We would also like to thank:
* WordPress Community: For the amazing platform and standards
* Open Source Community: For their contributions to modern web technologies
* Beta Testers: Early users who provided valuable feedback
* Translators: Community members helping with localization
* Support Community: Users providing feedback and suggestions

For more information, visit Vortix | Estudio Creativo or contact our support team at [email protected].

Automatic Installation

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New
3. Search for “Costly Pricing Tables”
4. Click Install Now and then Activate
5. Go to Costly Pricing Tables → New Table to create your first table

Manual Installation

1. Download the plugin ZIP file
2. Upload to /wp-content/plugins/costly-pricing-tables/
3. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress
4. Go to Costly Pricing Tables → New Table to create your first pricing table

After Installation

1. Visit Costly Pricing Tables → Settings to configure global options
2. Create your first table using New Table
3. Use the shortcode [costly_table id="X"] to display your table
4. Customize colors and responsive settings as needed

1. 

   Admin Interface: Clean and intuitive table creation interface

2. 

   Responsive Design: Tables adapt perfectly to all screen sizes

3. 

   Column Highlighting: Featured columns stand out with special styling

4. 

   Slider Functionality: Automatic slider when columns exceed visible limit

5. 

   Settings Panel: Comprehensive customization options

6. 

   Color Customization: Light and dark mode color schemes

7. 

   Mobile Experience: Touch-friendly navigation and optimized spacing

8. 

   Page Builder Integration: Seamless integration with popular builders

1.0.0 (2025-09-18)

• 🎉 Initial release
• ✨ Core pricing table functionality
• 📱 Responsive design with automatic slider
• 🎨 Column highlighting and customization
• ⚡ Performance-optimized database structure
• 🌙 Built-in dark mode support
• 🔧 Intuitive admin interface
• 📄 Shortcode integration
• 🌍 Translation-ready implementation
• 🔌 Page builder compatibility
• 📊 SEO-friendly markup
• 🛡️ Security best practices implementation