# Custom API Monetization

Zuplo's [Monetization](./monetization/index.mdx) supports advanced requirements
out of the box. For organizations with needs beyond the standard offering, Zuplo
provides additional capabilities and dedicated support.

## Custom monetization capabilities

### Advanced billing models

Plans can combine multiple billing strategies in a single subscription:

- **Multi-dimensional metering** — Track and bill on several metrics
  simultaneously (requests, tokens, data volume)
- **Negotiated contracts** — Create
  [private plans](./monetization/private-plans.md) with custom pricing for
  individual customers
- **Multiple currencies** — Price plans in different currencies for regional
  markets
- **Complex phase structures** — Model free trials, commitment terms, and
  automatic conversions using [plan phases](./monetization/plans.mdx)

### Global quota enforcement

Zuplo's globally distributed infrastructure ensures consistent monetization
behavior everywhere:

- **Edge-native metering** — Usage is tracked at the edge, close to where
  requests are served
- **Low-latency enforcement** — Quota checks add minimal overhead to request
  processing
- **Real-time synchronization** — Usage data is synchronized globally in near
  real-time
- **Resilient design** — Quota enforcement continues to operate during network
  partitions

### Custom integrations

For organizations with existing billing infrastructure:

- **Custom billing systems** — Connect Zuplo Monetization to proprietary ERP,
  CRM, or billing platforms using the
  [Developer API](./monetization/api-access.mdx)
- **Revenue sharing** — Implement partner or marketplace billing models with
  custom policies
- **Audit trails** — Full visibility into metering and billing events for
  compliance

### Developer Portal

Customers get the full self-serve experience through the
[Developer Portal](./monetization/developer-portal.md):

- **White-label portals** — Fully branded experience for your customers
- **Self-service subscription management** — Customers manage upgrades,
  downgrades, and cancellations
- **Usage dashboards** — Real-time visibility into consumption and remaining
  quota
- **API key management** — Customers create and manage their own API keys

## Getting started

Zuplo Monetization is available on all plans. Follow the
[Quickstart](./monetization/quickstart.md) to set up metering, plans, and Stripe
billing in under 30 minutes.

For enterprise-specific requirements — custom contracts, dedicated support, or
integration assistance — [contact the Zuplo team](mailto:sales@zuplo.com).