# FAQ

Common questions about StoreSuite — pricing, requirements, AI, and access.

> Source: /docs/faq

## Is StoreSuite really free?

Yes. StoreSuite is free and open source on WordPress.org. Capabilities that
other dashboards lock behind a Pro plan — AI generation, variable products,
analytics, CSV export — are included with no feature gates, trial limits, or
upsells.

## Do I need WooCommerce?

Yes. StoreSuite requires WooCommerce to be installed and activated. It is fully
compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS).

## How does the AI work and what does it cost me?

StoreSuite is built on the WordPress central AI connector — you bring your own
provider and keys. Generation runs on the provider you configure in WordPress,
so you stay in control of models and spend. AI features require WordPress 7.0+
and are hidden automatically when unavailable.

## Who can access the dashboard?

Any user with the `manage_woocommerce` capability — typically Administrators and
Shop Managers — by visiting the page that contains the `[storesuite_dashboard]`
shortcode.

## What are the requirements?

WordPress 6.9+ and PHP 8.1+, with WooCommerce active. AI generation
additionally requires WordPress 7.0+. Tested up to WordPress 7.0.

## My dashboard URLs return 404s. What do I do?

Go to **Settings → Permalinks** and click **Save Changes** to refresh the
routes. StoreSuite also flushes rewrite rules automatically on activation and
update.