> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.botshield.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deployment Overview

> Choose the right BotShield deployment option for your platform

# Deployment Options

BotShield offers deployment options for platforms of any size, from development to enterprise scale. All tiers use SDK A (BotShield SDK) verification.

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  Access to all tiers begins with a [developer application](https://botshield.ai/pricing). Once approved, you receive API credentials for your chosen tier.
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## Deployment Tiers

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  <Card title="Development" icon="code">
    For local development and controlled evaluation
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  <Card title="Production Starter" icon="rocket">
    For initial live deployment and low-volume traffic
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  <Card title="Growth" icon="trending-up">
    For platforms with sustained verification demand
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  <Card title="Enterprise" icon="building">
    For high-traffic platforms with advanced needs
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</CardGroup>

## Comparison

| Feature                 | Development           | Production Starter       | Growth                    | Enterprise                |
| ----------------------- | --------------------- | ------------------------ | ------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| **Environment**         | Test-only             | Live                     | Live                      | Live                      |
| **Verification Volume** | Capped for evaluation | Baseline capacity        | Increased volume          | Custom                    |
| **Enforcement Scope**   | Single action         | Action-scoped            | Multiple critical actions | Custom configuration      |
| **Usage**               | Evaluation only       | First production rollout | Continuous production     | High-traffic production   |
| **Support**             | Community             | Standard                 | Standard                  | Priority + Dedicated      |
| **Hosting**             | Shared                | Shared                   | Shared                    | Dedicated                 |
| **Access Control**      | Basic                 | Basic                    | Basic                     | Role-Based Access Control |

## Choosing Your Tier

### Development

Choose Development if you:

* Are evaluating BotShield for your platform
* Need a test environment for integration
* Want to understand how BotShield works before committing
* Are building a proof of concept

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  - Test-only execution environment
  - Capped verification volume for evaluation
  - Single-action presence verification
  - Test API keys (prefix: `bsk_test_`)
  - No overage usage permitted
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### Production Starter

Choose Production Starter if you:

* Are ready for your first live deployment
* Have low to moderate traffic volume
* Need action-scoped enforcement
* Want to start with baseline capacity

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  - Live execution environment
  - Baseline verification capacity
  - Action-scoped presence enforcement
  - Webhook and polling support
  - Intended for first production rollout
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### Growth

Choose Growth if you:

* Have sustained verification demand
* Need enforcement across multiple actions
* Are operating in continuous production
* Require increased verification volume

<Card title="Growth Features" icon="trending-up">
  - Increased verification volume
  - Enforcement across multiple critical actions
  - Designed for continuous production operation
</Card>

### Enterprise

Choose Enterprise if you:

* Have high-traffic platforms
* Need custom enforcement configuration
* Require priority support
* Want dedicated hosting
* Need role-based access control

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  - Custom enforcement and policy configuration
  - Priority operational and deployment support
  - Dedicated hosting
  - Role-Based Access Control
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## Getting Started

1. **Request Developer Access** -- Fill out the [application form](https://botshield.ai/pricing)
2. **Choose Your Tier** -- Select the deployment option that fits your needs
3. **Get Approved** -- Applications are reviewed manually (typically 24-48 hours)
4. **Receive Credentials** -- Get your API key and integration guide
5. **Integrate** -- Follow the [Quick Start](/quick-start) guide

## Pricing

All tiers use **transparent, usage-based pricing**:

* Pay only for verifications you use
* No monthly minimums
* No hidden fees
* Clear pricing per verification

## Next Steps

* [Request Developer Access](https://botshield.ai/pricing)
* [Quick Start Guide](/quick-start) -- Step-by-step integration
* [Integration Guides](/integrations/shopify) -- Platform-specific guides