Feature Gating

What is Feature Gating?

Feature gating is the technical process of enabling or disabling specific software functionalities based on a customer’s subscription level. It uses the entitlements defined in the billing system to control the user interface and API access in real time.

Why It Matters

• It allows companies to offer multiple versions of a product using a single codebase.

• It creates clear incentives for customers to upgrade to higher-priced plans for more advanced tools.

• It enables the testing of new features with specific segments of users before a full rollout.

• It automates the enforcement of pricing tiers without requiring manual account configuration.