Feature Gating Strategy

Design a feature gating strategy for {{product_name}}.

Current tiers: {{tiers}}
Feature list: {{features}}
Monetization goals: {{goals}}

**Gating Strategy:**

**1. Feature Categories**

*Core (All tiers)*
- Features everyone needs
- Table stakes functionality
- Free tier hooks

*Growth (Mid-tier)*
- Productivity multipliers
- Collaboration features
- Advanced capabilities

*Premium (Top tier)*
- Enterprise requirements
- Advanced analytics
- White-glove features

**2. Gating Principles**
- What drives trial (show value)
- What drives conversion (create need)
- What drives expansion (reward success)
- What prevents abuse (limit risk)

**3. Feature Allocation**
| Feature | Free | Mid | Top | Rationale |

**4. Limit Types**
- Hard limits (feature unavailable)
- Soft limits (usage caps)
- Time limits (trial periods)
- Quality limits (degraded experience)

**5. Upgrade Triggers**
- When to show upgrade prompts
- How to message limits
- Friction vs conversion balance

**6. Implementation**
- Technical approach
- Entitlement system
- Limit enforcement
- Grace periods

**7. Testing Plan**
- A/B testing approach
- Metrics to monitor
- Success criteria