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What you launch with
The first dimension is the product surface — which apps, how many regions, how many provider roles, and which integrations are turned on. Most operators launch with a focused configuration and expand once the first cohort of customers is real.
02
How it is hosted
Managed deployments include the runtime, observability, and platform support. Self-hosted deployments give you the same builds and a direct support relationship; you supply the infrastructure. Most operators start managed and migrate selected workloads later if it fits their growth profile.
03
Custom work around the platform
Some launches need custom integrations, a specialized onboarding flow, or a non-standard payment rail. That work is scoped separately and priced based on engineering effort.
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