What Happens When You Hit a Limit
When you hit your monthly test or visual test limit, Rihario will notify you and suggest upgrading or buying add-ons. You can't run new tests until the limit resets (monthly) or you upgrade. Limits reset on your billing date each month.
Limit Warnings
Before You Hit the Limit
Rihario warns you as you approach limits:
- 80% warning - Notification when you've used 80% of limit
- 90% warning - Another warning at 90%
- Visual indicators - Progress bars show usage
- Usage dashboard - See exactly how many tests remain
When You Hit the Limit
When you reach your limit:
- Clear notification - Message explaining you've hit the limit
- Upgrade prompt - Suggestions for upgrading plan
- Add-on option - Option to buy additional tests
- New tests blocked - Cannot start new explorations
What Happens
Test Limit Reached
When you hit your test limit:
- Cannot start new tests - New explorations are blocked
- Existing tests continue - Tests already running complete
- Results still accessible - Can view past test results
- Upgrade prompt shown - Suggestions for upgrading or buying add-ons
Visual Test Limit Reached
When you hit your visual test limit:
- Visual testing disabled - New tests run without visual checks
- Regular tests still work - Can still run non-visual explorations
- Upgrade prompt shown - Suggestions for more visual tests
- Add-on option - Can buy additional visual tests
Options When You Hit a Limit
Option 1: Wait for Reset
- Monthly reset - Limits reset on your billing date
- Free option - No cost, just wait
- May take time - Could be days or weeks until reset
Option 2: Upgrade Plan
- Get higher limits - Move to plan with more tests
- Immediate access - Limits apply immediately
- Prorated billing - Pay difference for remaining month
Option 3: Buy Add-Ons
- Additional tests - Buy more tests without upgrading plan
- Additional visual tests - Buy more visual tests
- One-time purchase - Buy what you need
Upgrade Prompts
When you hit a limit, you'll see upgrade prompts:
- Recommended plan - Suggests plan that meets your needs
- Benefits highlighted - Shows what you get with upgrade
- Easy upgrade flow - Simple process to upgrade
- No pressure - Can dismiss and wait for reset
Understanding Usage
Check Your Usage
You can always see:
- Tests used this month - How many tests you've run
- Tests remaining - How many tests you have left
- Visual tests used - Visual test usage
- Reset date - When limits reset
Usage Dashboard
View usage in your dashboard:
- Current usage stats
- Progress bars showing limits
- Reset date countdown
- Upgrade options
Best Practices
- Monitor usage - Check usage regularly to avoid surprises
- Plan ahead - Upgrade before hitting limits if you know you'll need more
- Use wisely - Focus tests on important changes
- Consider add-ons - Sometimes cheaper than full upgrade
Limits Reset
Monthly Reset
Limits reset monthly:
- On billing date - Resets when subscription renews
- Automatic - No action needed
- Full reset - Get full allowance again
- Unused tests don't roll over - Use them or lose them
Example Scenarios
Scenario 1: Hit Test Limit Mid-Month
Situation: You're on Starter plan (50 tests/month), used all 50 tests on day 15
Options:
- Wait 15 days for reset
- Upgrade to Indie plan (200 tests) - get 200 tests immediately
- Buy add-on tests (e.g., 50 more tests)
Scenario 2: Hit Visual Test Limit
Situation: You're on Indie plan (50 visual tests/month), used all 50
What happens: New tests run without visual checks
Options:
- Continue with non-visual tests until reset
- Buy additional visual tests
- Upgrade to Pro plan (150 visual tests)