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Can't find what you need? Our team replies within one business day.

How long does setup take?

Most teams connect their first source and publish a dashboard in under 15 minutes. Our setup guide walks you through each integration.

Can I change plans later?

Yes. Upgrade or downgrade at any time from billing settings. Changes are prorated to the day.

Where is my data stored?

Data is stored in the region you choose during setup, either the EU or the US, and encrypted at rest and in transit.

Do you offer discounts for startups and nonprofits?

Yes. Eligible startups and registered nonprofits get 50% off the Team plan for the first year.

What happens when the trial ends?

Your workspace moves to the free Starter plan. Nothing is deleted, and you can upgrade whenever you are ready.

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Short answers to what new teams ask us most often.

01How long does setup take?

Most teams connect their first source and publish a dashboard in under 15 minutes. Our setup guide walks you through each integration.

02Can I change plans later?

Yes. Upgrade or downgrade at any time from billing settings. Changes are prorated to the day.

03Where is my data stored?

Data is stored in the region you choose during setup, either the EU or the US, and encrypted at rest and in transit.

04Do you offer discounts for startups and nonprofits?

Yes. Eligible startups and registered nonprofits get 50% off the Team plan for the first year.

05What happens when the trial ends?

Your workspace moves to the free Starter plan. Nothing is deleted, and you can upgrade whenever you are ready.

06Do I need an engineer to send events?

No. Connect a warehouse or a product source such as your app database and Tessera models events for you. Engineers can add custom events later with our SDK.

Still curious? Read the docs or message our team.

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How long does setup take?

Most teams connect a first source and publish a dashboard in under 15 minutes. The setup checklist walks you through every step.

Who on my team should own Tessera?

Usually a product or data lead. They certify core metrics, and everyone else builds boards on top of them.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Every workspace starts with 14 days of the Team plan, no card required.

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How long does setup take?
Most teams connect a first source and publish a dashboard in under 15 minutes.
Can I change plans later?
Upgrade or downgrade at any time from billing settings. Changes are prorated to the day.
Where is my data stored?
In the EU or the US, your choice at setup. Encrypted at rest and in transit.
Do you offer discounts?
Eligible startups and registered nonprofits get 50% off the Team plan for the first year.
What happens when the trial ends?
Your workspace moves to the free Starter plan. Nothing is deleted, upgrade whenever you are ready.
Do you charge per seat?
Never. Paid plans include unlimited seats, so the whole company can read the same numbers.
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Frequently asked

How long does setup take?

Most teams connect their first source and publish a dashboard in under 15 minutes. Our setup guide walks you through each integration.

Can I change plans later?

Yes. Upgrade or downgrade at any time from billing settings. Changes are prorated to the day.

Where is my data stored?

Data is stored in the region you choose during setup, either the EU or the US, and encrypted at rest and in transit.

Do you offer discounts for startups and nonprofits?

Yes. Eligible startups and registered nonprofits get 50% off the Team plan for the first year.

What happens when the trial ends?

Your workspace moves to the free Starter plan. Nothing is deleted, and you can upgrade whenever you are ready.

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  • How long does setup take?

    Most teams connect a first source and publish a dashboard in under 15 minutes.

  • Do I need engineers to install Tessera?

    No. Warehouse and product sources connect with OAuth or read-only credentials. The SDK is optional.

  • Can I change plans later?

    Yes. Upgrade or downgrade from billing settings at any time. Changes are prorated to the day.

  • Do you charge per seat?

    No. Paid plans include unlimited seats; pricing is based on monthly tracked events.

  • Where is my data stored?

    In the EU or the US, chosen during setup, and encrypted at rest and in transit.

  • How long do you keep raw events?

    Raw events are kept for 25 months on Team and for a custom period on Enterprise.

  • How do anomaly alerts work?

    Tessera learns each metric’s weekly pattern and notifies you by email or chat when a value leaves the expected band.

  • Can I mute alerts during a release?

    Yes. Snooze any alert for a set time, or pause all alerts for a workspace from one toggle.