Billing and Plans
Local-first usage stays free. Paid plans unlock hosted sync, dashboard controls, and advanced BYODB features.
Billing applies to the optional cloud layer, not the default local-first path.
If you only want the local runtime, you should still be able to install Coppermind, connect a client, and use memory without paying first.
Current plan shape
What stays free
The free local-first path includes:
- local runtime
- local memory
- local diagnostics
- supported local client integrations
What paid plans unlock
Paid plans are for the cloud layer:
- hosted sync
- dashboard controls
- API-key-based cloud access
- BYODB attach
- org and governance features
Feature summary
Billing flow
Coppermind uses Stripe for billing flows such as:
- checkout
- subscription changes
- payment method updates
The dashboard reflects the resulting plan and entitlement state.
Upgrading from local to cloud
If you start local-first and later decide to adopt cloud features, Coppermind should give you a bridge rather than forcing a brand-new workflow.
One example is importing local history after you configure cloud auth:
coppermind dashboard import-local
That is an upgrade path, not a requirement for normal use.
The important product rule
Billing should not turn local-first usage into a paywall.
If a new user cannot get local Coppermind working without thinking about plans, the product story has drifted.