UsageGate

UsageGate simplifies the implementation of usage limits and feature entitlements for Next.js applications, integrating seamlessly with Stripe for billing. Key capabilities include: • Centralized plan definition and enforcement • Real-time usage tracking and access decisions • Streamlined credit and quota management • Automated metered billing readiness • Eliminates custom counter and database logic This service allows developers to define tiered plans with specific feature allowances—for instance, a "Hobby" plan with 20 image cleanups versus a "Studio" plan with 400. Before executing a feature, your application queries UsageGate, which instantly determines if the user has remaining capacity. If permitted, the operation proceeds; otherwise, it's blocked. UsageGate handles all the backend complexities of tracking consumption, managing entitlements, and linking to billing without requiring you to build intricate counting mechanisms or user payment verification logic. It manages databases like Postgres for entitlements and ledgers, and Redis for hot-path counters, ensuring fast and reliable access decisions. Designed for Next.js developers and SaaS businesses, UsageGate enables rapid deployment of subscription models and feature-gated experiences. It's ideal for products that require precise control over user consumption and feature access based on their subscription plans.