Licensing and deployment options
Audience: Platform engineers, procurement
Time: ~5 min
Control Core ships for customer-controlled infrastructure only. There are two commercial and deployment paths:
| Path | What it is | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Kickstart | 90-day trial with extension options via support. Fast proof-of-value, typically Docker Compose–oriented. | Kickstart (Docker Compose) |
| Custom | Annual perpetual license for production-style deployments (for example Kubernetes and Helm). You size HA, regions, and Bouncer fleet. | Custom deployment (Kubernetes & Helm) |
Capability documentation (controls, AI governance, PIPs, audit) is not a separate commercial “tier”—features are documented by product area, not by SKU.
In the Control Plane: subscription and trial status appear under Settings → General (subscription tab). Use Subscription management and License management for day‑to‑day admin tasks.
Next steps: Quick deploy · Deployment overview · Administrator guide