> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.catops.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Plans & Pricing

> CatOps Hub pricing - one-time payment, lifetime access

## Plan Comparison

| Feature               | Personal     | PRO           |
| --------------------- | ------------ | ------------- |
| **Price**             | \$5 one-time | \$99 one-time |
| **Devices**           | Up to 3      | Unlimited     |
| **Data Retention**    | 7 days       | 30 days       |
| **Docker Containers** | Unlimited    | Unlimited     |
| **Health Checks**     | 10           | Unlimited     |
| **Multi-User**        | No           | Yes           |
| **RBAC**              | No           | Yes           |
| **Audit Logs**        | No           | Yes           |
| **Alerts**            | Email        | All channels  |
| **Updates**           | Lifetime     | Lifetime      |

## Personal - \$5

Best for indie hackers, home labs, and dev machines.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Included">
    * Up to 3 devices/agents
    * 7-day metrics retention
    * Docker container monitoring
    * Service detection
    * Network monitoring
    * Health checks (up to 10)
    * Email alerts
    * Lifetime updates
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use Cases">
    * Personal projects
    * Home servers
    * Development machines
    * Mac workstations
    * Small VPS instances
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## PRO - \$99

Best for teams, production servers, and businesses.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Everything in Personal, plus">
    * Unlimited devices/agents
    * 30-day metrics retention
    * Unlimited health checks
    * Multi-user access
    * Role-based access (Admin/Viewer)
    * Audit logs
    * Telegram alerts
    * Priority support
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use Cases">
    * Production servers
    * Teams and companies
    * Client infrastructure
    * Agencies managing multiple sites
    * Enterprise deployments
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Card title="Get a License" icon="key" href="https://catops.app/hub-licenses">
  Purchase at catops.app/hub-licenses
</Card>

## Why One-Time Payment?

No subscriptions. No monthly fees. Pay once, use forever.

* **Lifetime updates** - Always get the latest version
* **No lock-in** - Your data stays on your server
* **Predictable costs** - Budget once, not monthly

## Upgrading to PRO

<Steps>
  <Step title="Purchase PRO">
    Go to [catops.app/hub-licenses](https://catops.app/hub-licenses)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get New Key">
    Copy your PRO license key from confirmation
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update License">
    In Hub: Settings → License → enter new key
    Or: `catops-hub deactivate` then re-enter new key
  </Step>
</Steps>

Your data is preserved during upgrade.

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Is it really one-time payment?">
    Yes. Pay once, use forever. No recurring charges.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What about updates?">
    All updates are included forever. Run `update-hub.sh` anytime.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use one license on multiple servers?">
    Personal: Up to 3 servers (via agents).
    PRO: Unlimited servers.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I need more than 3 devices on Personal?">
    Upgrade to PRO, or purchase additional Personal licenses.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a refund policy?">
    Yes, 30-day money-back guarantee if Hub doesn't meet your needs.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What payment methods are accepted?">
    Credit/debit cards via Polar.sh.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I switch from Cloud to Hub?">
    Yes, they're separate products. You can use both if needed.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>