What is a Causal Event?
Any unit of work the SDK instruments: an HTTP request, a database query, a background job, a queue message. The causal chain is built from these events.
Is the free plan time-limited?
No. The free plan is not a trial. Use it as long as you want, up to 200,000 CEs per month and 14 days of retention.
Can I upgrade or downgrade at any time?
Yes. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades apply at the end of the current billing period. Switch between monthly and annual at any time.
What happens if I exceed my CE limit?
On the Free plan, ingestion pauses until the next billing cycle. On Pro and Team, additional CEs are billed at the overage rate shown on each tier — no surprises.
Who needs Enterprise?
Teams that consistently exceed 5M CEs/month, or require SSO/SAML, a written SLA, audit logs, or compliance support. Reach out — the conversation starts above Team pricing.
Can people view a shared trace without an account?
Yes. Shared trace links are viewable by anyone with the link. No account required. The trace URL is the fastest way to get your whole team on the same page.
Are the SDKs really open source?
Yes. The Node.js, Python, and Go SDKs are Apache 2.0 licensed. Incidentary itself runs as a managed cloud service.