Release stages at a glance
| Stage | Access | Pricing | Intended use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Preview | Invite-only | Free | Early validation with trusted users |
| Public Preview | Public | Free or paid (varies by product) | Real-world and limited production workloads |
| General Availability (GA) | Public | Paid | Production workloads with SLAs |
Stage 1: Closed Preview
Closed Preview is an invite-only early access phase focused on validating core functionality with a small group of trusted users. During this stage, we work closely with participants to validate use cases and iterate rapidly.Access and pricing
- Access: Invite-only
- Pricing: Free
What you can expect
- Functional end-to-end, but not fully polished
- A “Preview” label in the UI and documentation
- Features and APIs may change
- Feedback directly influences the roadmap
- Users are selected from early adopters, partners, or the community
Support and reliability
- Best-effort support
- Not recommended for mission-critical production workloads
- No service level agreements (SLAs)
Stage 2: Public Preview
Public Preview makes the product available to a broader audience for real-world validation at scale. Some customers may also choose to run production workloads during this phase, depending on their risk tolerance and use case.Access and pricing
- Access: Public
- Pricing: May be free or paid, depending on the product and underlying infrastructure or operational costs
What you can expect
- A visible “Preview” label
- Stable and reliable for real-world usage
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Suitable for production workloads, with the understanding that:
- Features may still evolve
- Breaking changes are unlikely but possible
- Onboarding, documentation, and self-serve flows are available
- Some features may still be under active development
- No SLAs during this phase
Support and reliability
- Support is available through standard or community channels
- SLAs are not yet in effect
- Feedback continues to drive prioritization and improvements
Stage 3: General Availability (GA)
General Availability (GA) represents the full public launch of a product. At this stage, the product is production-ready and fully supported for long-term use.Access and pricing
- Access: Public
- Pricing: Paid (standard pricing applies)
What you can expect
- A stable, production-grade product
- Fully finalized documentation and APIs
- Mature onboarding, monitoring, and operational tooling
- Support and SLAs are in place
- Designed for broad adoption and long-term scalability
Support and status
- Support is handled through established customer support channels
- Service health and incidents are communicated via the status page when applicable
Release labeling
We use the following labels to clearly communicate product maturity:- Preview: Applies to Closed Preview and Public Preview releases
- GA: Indicates the product is production-ready with full support and SLAs