Tiers & Access
Open Decks is free for everyone at the foundation level. Advanced tools that require deeper API access, data partner integrations, or community features unlock as you level up — through play or subscription.
Why do advanced tiers cost money? Several tools at Mixer and Architect tier require access to paid API tiers from WhoSampled, Discogs, AllMusic, and other data partners. Your subscription covers these costs directly — and keeps the Rookie and Selector tiers genuinely free. Mixer tier also auto-unlocks at Selector Level 15 through play alone: subscription is optional early access.
Feature Matrix
| Tool / Feature | Rookie | Selector | Mixer | Architect | Steward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROOVE & RHYTHM | |||||
| BPM Ladder | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phrase Align | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Half / Double | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Polyrhythm Run | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| The Long Fade | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| HARMONIC & KEY | |||||
| Camelot Wild D6 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Camelot Wild D12 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Camelot Chaos | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tension & Release | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| LIBRARY & CURATION | |||||
| Alphabet Run (sample) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alphabet Run (your library) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Era Mapper | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Label Run | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Influence Web | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| The Crate Dig | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| NARRATIVE & LYRIC | |||||
| Phrase Finder (basic) | ◑ 3 results | ✓ Full | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Phrase Bridge mode | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subtext Map | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| EAR TRAINING | |||||
| Tempo Tap | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Key ID | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blind Mix | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE | |||||
| Origin Trace | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sample ID (WhoSampled) | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scene Builder | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| PERFORMANCE | |||||
| The SET Game | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Back-to-Back Sim | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Technical Fail | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| The Handoff | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| COMMUNITY & GOVERNANCE | |||||
| Post Gig Briefs | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Cultural layer contributions | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Open X governance seat | — | — | — | — | ✓ |