Rate core-to-value
Features core to experiencing value usually belong in the free tier, with a cap.
FREEMIUM GATE PLANNER
Freemium Gatekeeper
Identify which features should be free, paid, or usage-limited, and get a balance score checking your free tier gives real value without cannibalizing revenue.
- Uses your inputs in a transparent calculation
- Instant result with practical next steps
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Planning guidance only. Validate important decisions with customer evidence and your delivery team.
YOUR INPUTS
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How it works
Check cost to serve
High-cost features need a hard usage cap even if core to value.
Check paid usage
Features paying customers actually use are strong candidates for the paid tier.
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Frequently asked questions
Should the free tier ever be feature-complete?
No — it should demonstrate value while leaving a clear reason to upgrade.
What if a costly feature is also core to value?
Cap it with a hard usage limit rather than removing it entirely from the free tier.
How often should gates be revisited?
Quarterly, or whenever usage patterns or infra costs shift meaningfully.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Stripe Billing | Chargebee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature gate recommendation | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Metered billing infrastructure | Not included | Included | Included |
| Cost-to-serve weighting | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Paid-usage evidence input | Included | Not included | Not included |
Stripe Billing and Chargebee implement the metering itself. MVPHub decides which features to meter and how.
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