What counts as a unit?
One unit is one record stored. A run is 1 unit, each span within it is 1 unit, and each event is 1 unit, so an agent run with 27 spans costs 28 units. Only rows that actually store are counted, so a retried batch is never charged twice.
What happens when I reach a limit?
Ingestion for that metric is refused until your next monthly period, and the API returns a clear error naming the limit you reached and your current usage. Nothing is silently dropped, and your existing data is unaffected. Upgrading raises the limit immediately.
When does my monthly allowance reset?
On your billing anniversary, not the first of the calendar month. If you signed up on the 18th, your period runs 18th to 18th.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. The Developer plan is free forever, and the 14-day Pro trial does not require a card.
Can I try Pro before paying?
Yes, 14 days at full Pro limits. At the end of the trial you keep your data and drop back to Developer limits unless you upgrade.
Can I change plans later?
Yes, at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately.
How do I connect my application?
Install the Python, Node.js or browser SDK and initialise it with your project key. Most teams are sending traces within fifteen minutes. If you already run OpenTelemetry, point your existing exporter at Trodo, no new SDK required, and it runs alongside Datadog, Jaeger or Honeycomb rather than replacing them.
Does Trodo replace my existing observability stack?
No. Trodo is built for the AI-specific layer, prompts, evaluations, agent reasoning and failure analysis, and is designed to sit alongside your infrastructure monitoring.
How is my data secured?
Data is logically separated per account, access is role-based, and we are GDPR compliant with a DPA available. SOC 2 certification is in progress. Enterprise customers can run Trodo self-hosted or in their own cloud (BYOC).
Can I self-host?
Yes, on Enterprise, self-hosted or as a BYOC container deployment in your own environment.
Do you offer startup or annual discounts?
Annual billing on Pro is $2,499, two months free. Get in touch for startup pricing.