Does this product fit my needs and use case?

Does this product fit my needs and use case?

Decision tree

Overview

Type
Decision tree
Entry
Q1
Questions
5
Outcomes
5
Author
Andrew
Last updated
2026-05-12

Decision Tree

Start: Is this for a commercial organisation?

yes

  • Continues to question: How large is your team?

no

  • Continues to question: Is this for a non-profit or public sector?

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DSL Representation

dag: Does this product fit my needs and use case?
version: 1.0.0
entry: Q1

Q1: Is this for a commercial organisation?
  yes -> Q2
  no  -> Q2b

Q2: How large is your team?
  A: Solo or freelance  -> Q3
  B: 2-10 people        -> Q3
  C: 11-50 people       -> Q4
  D: More than 50       -> [OUT_ENTERPRISE]

Q2b: Is this for a non-profit or public sector?
  yes -> [OUT_NONPROFIT]
  no  -> [OUT_PERSONAL]

Q3: Is real-time collaboration essential?
  yes -> [OUT_TEAM]
  no  -> [OUT_PRO]

Q4: Do you require SSO or audit logging?
  yes -> [OUT_ENTERPRISE]
  no  -> [OUT_TEAM]

[OUT_PRO]:        Pro plan
  description: Best for solo users and technical individuals
  code: PLAN_PRO

[OUT_TEAM]:       Team plan
  description: Collaboration features for growing teams
  code: PLAN_TEAM

[OUT_ENTERPRISE]: Enterprise plan
  description: Advanced security and admin for large organisations
  code: PLAN_ENTERPRISE

[OUT_NONPROFIT]:  Non-profit plan
  description: Discounted access for qualifying organisations
  code: PLAN_NONPROFIT

[OUT_PERSONAL]:   Personal plan
  description: Free tier for personal and hobby projects
  code: PLAN_PERSONAL

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Questions in this decision tree

Possible outcomes

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