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Check the comparison in Free vs Pro Plans Comparison article.
Will my checklist data be saved when I transfer from Free to Pro version?
Yes, all checklists will be safely transferred to the Smart Checklist Pro version since they are stored on the Jira instance. Here are the details of How to Upgrade from Free to Pro plan.
How can I search through the checklist?
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Most probably, you need to reset your Jira instance settings. Please check the following article that may help to troubleshoot an issue:
We’re migrating from Jira Server to Cloud. Can we have our trial period extended for Smart Checklist for Jira Pro Cloud?
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