Why it matters

Free tier shapes acquisition + cost. Understanding shapes design.

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The architecture

Set limits (calls / tokens / time).

Abuse prevention.

Upgrade prompts.

Rate limits.

Free tier designLimitscalls + tokens + timeAbuse preventioncaptcha + IP + email verifyUpgrade promptsconversionBalance generosity + cost; abuse controls prevent free-tier arbitrage
Free tier design.
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How it works end to end

Generous but capped.

Email + phone verify.

Rate limits.

Upgrade prompts contextual.