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What is the difference between a feature and a metered feature?

How feature type changes runtime entitlement behavior.

Unmetered feature

  • Usually acts like a feature flag.
  • Common setup: quota = -1, interval = none.
  • Checked via entitlement enabled.

Metered feature

  • Tracks usage over time.
  • Has quota and reset interval.
  • Evaluated using usage, quota, and enabled.

API endpoints used

  • POST /v1/features
  • POST /v1/plan-features
  • GET /v1/entitlements
  • GET /v1/entitlements/{user_id}/{feature_id}
  • POST /v1/meter-events