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* feat(license): distributed license enforcement across multi-node setups The primary instance's license tier is now asserted to remote nodes on every proxied HTTP and WebSocket request via trusted headers. Remote nodes honor the assertion only when the request carries a valid node_proxy JWT, preventing unauthorized elevation from browsers or API tokens. Falls back to local license tier for direct access. * fix(test): remove unused vi import in distributed-license tests
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---
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title: Licensing & Billing
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description: How Sencho Pro licensing works - trials, activation, and subscription management.
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---
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Sencho uses an open-core model. The **Community** tier is free forever with unlimited nodes. **Pro** unlocks advanced features like fleet management, RBAC, webhooks, atomic deployments, and fleet-wide backups.
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<Tip>
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*Our tier names are inspired by the meaning of Sencho (船長) — because you're the captain of your container fleet.*
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</Tip>
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## Plans
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| Tier | Price | Accounts |
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| **Community** | Free | 1 admin |
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| **Skipper** | $5.99/month billed annually, $7.99/month, or $249 lifetime | 1 admin + 3 viewers |
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| **Admiral** | $41.99/month billed annually, $49.99/month, or $1,499 lifetime | Unlimited |
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Lifetime pricing is an early-adopter offer available for a limited time only.
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## Free trial
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Every new Sencho installation starts with a **14-day Skipper trial** - no license key or credit card required. Skipper features like fleet management, RBAC viewer accounts, webhooks, and atomic deployments are unlocked during the trial so you can evaluate them with your real infrastructure. Admiral features (SSO, audit log, host console, unlimited accounts) require an Admiral license.
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When the trial expires, Sencho automatically reverts to the Community tier. No data is lost.
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## Upgrading your plan
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You can upgrade directly from **Settings > License** in your Sencho dashboard. The upgrade cards shown depend on your current tier:
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- **Community users** see both **Skipper** and **Admiral** options with feature highlights and direct checkout links.
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- **Skipper users** see an **Admiral** upgrade card for when you need unlimited accounts.
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- **Admiral users** are on the highest tier - no upgrade cards are shown.
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Clicking an upgrade button opens the Lemon Squeezy checkout in a new tab. After completing the purchase, you'll receive a license key by email.
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<Frame>
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<img src="/images/license-settings.png" alt="License settings showing upgrade cards for Skipper and Admiral" />
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</Frame>
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## Activating your license
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1. Go to **Settings > License** in your Sencho dashboard.
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2. Paste your key into the **License Key** field at the bottom of the page.
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3. Click **Activate**.
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Sencho validates the key against Lemon Squeezy and activates Pro features immediately.
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## License validation
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Active licenses are re-validated every **72 hours** against the Lemon Squeezy API. If your instance goes offline, there is a **30-day grace period** before it degrades to the Community tier.
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## Managing your subscription
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To manage your subscription (update payment method, view invoices, cancel, or switch plans), visit the [Lemon Squeezy customer portal](https://app.lemonsqueezy.com/my-orders) or use the link in your purchase confirmation email.
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## Multi-node license enforcement
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If you manage multiple servers through Sencho's [multi-node feature](/features/multi-node), you only need a license on your **primary instance**. All remote nodes automatically inherit the primary's license tier for proxied requests — no per-node activation required.
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For details on how this works, see [License enforcement across nodes](/features/multi-node#license-enforcement-across-nodes).
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## Deactivating a license
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To transfer your license to a different instance:
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1. Go to **Settings > License**.
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2. Click **Deactivate License**.
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3. On your new instance, activate the same license key.
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Deactivation reverts the current instance to the Community tier immediately.
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