Pricing Plans

Pricing Plans

OstrichDB offers flexible pricing plans to meet different needs, from individual developers to large enterprises. All plans include core database functionality with varying limits and features.

Plan Comparison

Free Tier - $0/month

Perfect for getting started and small projects:

Core Limits:

• 1 user account
• 1 project maximum
• 1 collection per project
• 500MB storage total
• 1 backup per day (automatic)

Features Included:

• ✅ Full database functionality
• ✅ REST API access
• ✅ AES-256 encryption
• ✅ Web interface
• ✅ Community support
• ✅ Basic monitoring

Features Not Included:

• ❌ Natural Language Processing
• ❌ Collaboration features
• ❌ Priority support
• ❌ Advanced analytics

Best For:

• Learning OstrichDB
• Personal projects
• Proof of concepts
• Small applications

Pro Tier - $25/month

Designed for professional developers and small teams:

Enhanced Limits:

• 3 users per account
• 3 projects maximum
• 3 collections per project
• 3GB storage total
• 5 backups per day (automatic)

Additional Features:

• ✅ Natural Language Processing (50 queries/day)
• ✅ Collaboration features (multi-user access)
• ✅ Private support channels (Discord)
• ✅ Advanced monitoring and analytics
• ✅ Priority API access
• ✅ Extended backup retention (30 days)

Everything from Free Tier:

• ✅ Full database functionality
• ✅ REST API access
• ✅ AES-256 encryption
• ✅ Web interface

Best For:

• Professional applications
• Small development teams
• Production workloads
• AI-powered applications

Enterprise Tier - Custom Pricing

Built for large organizations with demanding requirements:

Enterprise Scale:

• 50 users per organization
• 30 projects maximum
• 100 collections per project
• 64TB storage total
• 10 backups per day (automatic)

Premium Features:

• ✅ Unlimited NLP queries
• ✅ Advanced collaboration (teams, permissions)
• ✅ On-call support (24/7)
• ✅ Priority support (dedicated channels)
• ✅ Custom integrations
• ✅ SLA guarantees (99.9% uptime)
• ✅ Advanced security (SSO, audit logs)
• ✅ Custom branding (white-label options)
• ✅ Data residency options
• ✅ Professional services (consulting, training)

Everything from Pro Tier:

• ✅ All Pro features
• ✅ Natural Language Processing
• ✅ Collaboration features
• ✅ Advanced monitoring

Best For:

• Large enterprises
• Mission-critical applications
• Regulated industries
• High-scale deployments

Feature Breakdown

Storage and Limits

Feature	Free	Pro	Enterprise
Users	1	3	50
Projects	1	3	30
Collections per Project	1	3	100
Total Storage	500MB	3GB	64TB
API Rate Limit	1,000/hour	5,000/hour	Unlimited
Backup Frequency	1/day	5/day	10/day
Backup Retention	7 days	30 days	1 year

Advanced Features

Feature	Free	Pro	Enterprise
Natural Language Processing	❌	50/day	Unlimited
Multi-user Collaboration	❌	✅	✅ Advanced
Private Support	❌	Discord	24/7 On-call
SLA Guarantees	❌	❌	99.9%
Custom Integrations	❌	❌	✅
SSO Integration	❌	❌	✅
Audit Logging	Basic	Advanced	Enterprise
White-label Options	❌	❌	✅

Billing and Payment

Payment Methods

Accepted Payment Options:

• Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
• PayPal
• Bank transfers (Enterprise only)
• Purchase orders (Enterprise only)

Billing Cycles

Monthly Billing:

• Charged monthly on your sign-up date
• Can cancel anytime
• Pro features disabled immediately upon cancellation
• Data retained for 30 days after cancellation

Annual Billing:

• 10% discount on Pro tier ($270/year instead of $300)
• 15% discount on Enterprise tier
• Paid upfront for the full year
• Refunds available within first 30 days

Usage Overage

Storage Overages:

• Free Tier: Upgrade required when limit reached
• Pro Tier: $2/GB per month for additional storage
• Enterprise Tier: Custom overage rates negotiated

API Overages:

• Free Tier: Rate limiting enforced, no overages
• Pro Tier: $0.10 per 1,000 additional requests
• Enterprise Tier: Unlimited included

Plan Changes

Upgrading Your Plan

From Free to Pro:

1. Click “Upgrade” in your dashboard
2. Select Pro plan and billing cycle
3. Enter payment information
4. Immediate access to Pro features

From Pro to Enterprise:

1. Contact sales team for custom quote
2. Discuss specific requirements and needs
3. Custom contract negotiation
4. White-glove migration assistance

Downgrading Your Plan

From Pro to Free:

• Must reduce projects to 1
• Must reduce collections to 1 per project
• Storage must be under 500MB
• NLP access immediately disabled
• Collaboration features disabled

Data Retention:

• 30-day grace period for data above limits
• Download/export options available
• Support helps with migration planning

Enterprise Sales

Getting Enterprise Pricing

Contact Information:

• Email: enterprise@archetype-dynamics.com
• Phone: Available upon request
• Sales Portal: Available on website

Enterprise Sales Process:

1. Initial Consultation: Discuss requirements and use case
2. Technical Review: Architecture and integration planning
3. Custom Quote: Pricing based on specific needs
4. Proof of Concept: Trial period with full features
5. Contract Negotiation: Terms, SLA, and support agreements
6. Implementation: White-glove setup and migration

Enterprise Features Discussion

Custom Requirements:

• Data residency: Specific geographic requirements
• Compliance: HIPAA, SOX, GDPR, and other regulations
• Integration: Custom API development and connectors
• Training: Staff training and certification programs
• Professional services: Consulting and implementation support

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Q: Can I change plans anytime? A: Yes, you can upgrade anytime. Downgrades require meeting the lower tier’s limits first.

Q: What happens if I exceed my limits? A: Free tier blocks operations. Pro tier charges overages. Enterprise has custom arrangements.

Q: Are there academic discounts? A: Yes, 50% discount for verified educational institutions and students.

Q: Can I get a custom plan? A: Enterprise tier includes custom configurations. Contact sales for specific needs.

Technical Questions

Q: Is data encrypted in all plans? A: Yes, AES-256 encryption is included in all plans at no extra cost.

Q: What’s included in backups? A: Full project backups including all collections, clusters, and records with metadata.

Q: Can I export my data? A: Yes, all plans include full data export capabilities in JSON and CSV formats.

Q: What about API access? A: All plans include full REST API access with different rate limits.

Support Questions

Q: What support is included? A: Free has community support, Pro has private Discord, Enterprise has 24/7 on-call.

Q: How do I get help? A: Community Discord for Free, private channels for Pro, dedicated support for Enterprise.

Q: What’s the response time for support? A: Community (best effort), Pro (24 hours), Enterprise (1 hour for critical issues).

Getting Started

Sign Up Process

1. Visit the OstrichDB website
2. Click “Start Building Free”
3. Complete registration with Clerk authentication
4. Verify your email address
5. Start building with the Free tier immediately

Upgrading Later

1. Log in to your dashboard
2. Click “Upgrade Plan”
3. Select your desired tier
4. Complete payment information
5. Enjoy immediate access to new features

Need Help Deciding?

Contact our team:

• Community Discord: Free advice from community
• Sales Email: Professional consultation for Pro/Enterprise
• Documentation: Comprehensive guides for all features
• Free Trial: Start with Free tier and upgrade when ready

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Pricing and features are subject to change. Check the website for the most current information. All prices in USD.