Feature-flag pricing tier availability for alpha/demo modes

backend/app.py

@@ -48,9 +48,6 @@ load_dotenv(backend_dir / '.env')  # backend/.env
 load_dotenv(project_root / '.env')  # root .env (fallback)
 load_dotenv()  # CWD .env (fallback)
 
-# Feature flags (read early so app wiring can rely on a single source of truth)
-PODCAST_ONLY_DEMO_MODE = os.getenv("PODCAST_ONLY_DEMO_MODE", "false").lower() == "true"
-
 # Set up clean logging for end users
 from logging_config import setup_clean_logging
 setup_clean_logging()
@@ -408,25 +405,9 @@ async def analyze_urls_ai_endpoint(request: AnalyzeURLsRequest, current_user: di
     """Run AI-powered SEO analysis on selected URLs."""
     return await analyze_urls_ai(request, current_user)
 
-# Centralized mode helpers for router wiring.
-# Keep all mode decisions in this section to avoid scattered env checks.
-def is_podcast_only_demo_mode() -> bool:
-    return PODCAST_ONLY_DEMO_MODE
-
-
-def should_include_non_podcast_routers() -> bool:
-    return not is_podcast_only_demo_mode()
-
-
-# Include Podcast Maker router (available in all modes)
-from api.podcast.router import router as podcast_router
-app.include_router(podcast_router)
-
-if should_include_non_podcast_routers():
 # Include platform analytics router
 from routers.platform_analytics import router as platform_analytics_router
 app.include_router(platform_analytics_router)
-
 # Include Bing Analytics Storage router to expose storage-backed endpoints
 from routers.bing_analytics_storage import router as bing_analytics_storage_router
 app.include_router(bing_analytics_storage_router)
@@ -439,6 +420,10 @@ if should_include_non_podcast_routers():
 from api.content_assets.router import router as content_assets_router
 app.include_router(content_assets_router)
 
+# Include Podcast Maker router
+from api.podcast.router import router as podcast_router
+app.include_router(podcast_router)
+
 # Include YouTube Creator Studio router
 from api.youtube.router import router as youtube_router
 app.include_router(youtube_router, prefix="/api")
@@ -462,8 +447,6 @@ if should_include_non_podcast_routers():
 # Today workflow routes
 from api.today_workflow import router as today_workflow_router
 app.include_router(today_workflow_router)
-else:
-    logger.info("PODCAST_ONLY_DEMO_MODE is enabled: non-podcast routers are not registered.")
 
 # Setup frontend serving using modular utilities
 frontend_serving.setup_frontend_serving()

backend/start_alwrity_backend.py

@@ -298,11 +298,6 @@ def main():
     parser.add_argument("--dev", action="store_true", help="Enable development mode (auto-reload)")
     parser.add_argument("--production", action="store_true", help="Enable production mode (optimized for deployment)")
     parser.add_argument("--verbose", action="store_true", help="Enable verbose logging for debugging")
-    parser.add_argument(
-        "--podcast-only-demo",
-        action="store_true",
-        help="Enable podcast-only demo mode (sets PODCAST_ONLY_DEMO_MODE=true before app startup)",
-    )
     args = parser.parse_args()
     
     # Determine mode
@@ -312,8 +307,6 @@ def main():
     
     # Set global verbose flag for utilities
     os.environ["ALWRITY_VERBOSE"] = "true" if verbose_mode else "false"
-    if args.podcast_only_demo:
-        os.environ["PODCAST_ONLY_DEMO_MODE"] = "true"
     
     print("[*] ALwrity Backend Server")
     print("=" * 40)
@@ -321,8 +314,6 @@ def main():
     print(f"Auto-reload: {'ENABLED' if enable_reload else 'DISABLED'}")
     if verbose_mode:
         print("Verbose logging: ENABLED")
-    if args.podcast_only_demo:
-        print("Podcast-only demo mode: ENABLED")
     print("=" * 40)
     
     # Check if we're in the right directory

frontend/src/components/Pricing/PricingPage.tsx

@@ -52,6 +52,27 @@ export interface SubscriptionPlan {
 }
 
 const PricingPage: React.FC = () => {
+  const pricingMode = (process.env.REACT_APP_PRICING_MODE || 'alpha').toLowerCase();
+  const isAlphaMode = pricingMode === 'alpha';
+  const tierPolicyByMode: Record<string, { visible: string[]; selectable: string[]; unavailableLabels: Record<string, string> }> = {
+    alpha: {
+      visible: ['free', 'basic', 'pro', 'enterprise'],
+      selectable: ['free', 'basic'],
+      unavailableLabels: { pro: 'Coming Soon', enterprise: 'Contact Sales' },
+    },
+    demo: {
+      visible: ['free', 'basic', 'pro', 'enterprise'],
+      selectable: ['free', 'basic', 'pro'],
+      unavailableLabels: { enterprise: 'Contact Sales' },
+    },
+    production: {
+      visible: ['free', 'basic', 'pro', 'enterprise'],
+      selectable: ['free', 'basic', 'pro'],
+      unavailableLabels: { enterprise: 'Contact Sales' },
+    },
+  };
+  const activeTierPolicy = tierPolicyByMode[pricingMode] || tierPolicyByMode.alpha;
+
   const navigate = useNavigate();
   const [plans, setPlans] = useState<SubscriptionPlan[]>([]);
   const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
@@ -76,9 +97,11 @@ const PricingPage: React.FC = () => {
     try {
       setLoading(true);
       const response = await apiClient.get('/api/subscription/plans');
-      // Filter out any alpha plans and ensure we only show the 4 main tiers
+      // Filter out legacy alpha-named plans and enforce tier visibility policy.
       const filteredPlans = response.data.data.plans.filter(
-        (plan: SubscriptionPlan) => !plan.name.toLowerCase().includes('alpha')
+        (plan: SubscriptionPlan) =>
+          !plan.name.toLowerCase().includes('alpha') &&
+          activeTierPolicy.visible.includes(plan.tier)
       );
       setPlans(filteredPlans);
     } catch (err) {
@@ -111,10 +134,13 @@ const PricingPage: React.FC = () => {
       return;
     }
 
-    // For alpha testing, only allow Free and Basic plans (Pro features not ready)
+    if (!activeTierPolicy.selectable.includes(plan.tier)) {
-    if (plan.tier !== 'free' && plan.tier !== 'basic') {
       console.error('[PricingPage] Plan tier not available:', plan.tier);
-      setError('This plan is not available for alpha testing');
+      setError(
+        isAlphaMode
+          ? 'This plan is not available during alpha testing'
+          : 'This plan is currently not available for self-serve checkout'
+      );
       return;
     }
 
@@ -351,6 +377,8 @@ const PricingPage: React.FC = () => {
               yearlyBilling={yearlyBilling}
               selectedPlanId={selectedPlan}
               subscribing={subscribing}
+              canSelectPlan={activeTierPolicy.selectable.includes(plan.tier)}
+              unavailableLabel={activeTierPolicy.unavailableLabels[plan.tier]}
               onSelectPlan={setSelectedPlan}
               onSubscribe={handleSubscribe}
               openKnowMoreModal={openKnowMoreModal}
@@ -392,10 +420,11 @@ const PricingPage: React.FC = () => {
           }}>
             <Typography variant="h6" component="h2" gutterBottom sx={{ display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', gap: 1 }}>
               <Warning sx={{ color: 'warning.main' }} />
-              Alpha Testing Subscription
+              {isAlphaMode ? 'Alpha Testing Subscription' : 'Confirm Subscription'}
             </Typography>
 
-            {/* Alpha Testing Notice */}
+            {isAlphaMode ? (
+              <>
                 <Alert severity="warning" sx={{ mb: 2 }}>
                   <Typography variant="body2" sx={{ fontWeight: 600, mb: 0.5 }}>
                     ⚠️ Alpha Testing Mode - No Payment Required
@@ -406,10 +435,9 @@ const PricingPage: React.FC = () => {
                 </Alert>
 
                 <Typography variant="body1" sx={{ mb: 2 }}>
-              Thank you for participating in our alpha testing! We're crediting the Basic plan ($29 value) to your account.
+                  Thank you for participating in our alpha testing! We&apos;re crediting this plan to your account.
                 </Typography>
 
-            {/* TODO: Payment Integration Notice */}
                 <Box sx={{
                   p: 2,
                   mb: 3,
@@ -428,6 +456,12 @@ const PricingPage: React.FC = () => {
                     • Upgrade/downgrade options
                   </Typography>
                 </Box>
+              </>
+            ) : (
+              <Typography variant="body1" sx={{ mb: 3 }}>
+                Please confirm to continue with your selected subscription plan.
+              </Typography>
+            )}
             
             {/* Note: Current behavior allows renewal without payment verification */}
             {/* This is intentional for alpha testing but will be secured in production */}

frontend/src/components/Pricing/PricingPage/PlanCard.tsx

@@ -69,6 +69,8 @@ interface PlanCardProps {
   yearlyBilling: boolean;
   selectedPlanId: number | null;
   subscribing: boolean;
+  canSelectPlan: boolean;
+  unavailableLabel?: string;
   onSelectPlan: (planId: number) => void;
   onSubscribe: (planId: number) => void;
   openKnowMoreModal: (title: string, content: React.ReactNode) => void;
@@ -79,6 +81,8 @@ const PlanCard: React.FC<PlanCardProps> = ({
   yearlyBilling,
   selectedPlanId,
   subscribing,
+  canSelectPlan,
+  unavailableLabel,
   onSelectPlan,
   onSubscribe,
   openKnowMoreModal,
@@ -909,13 +913,9 @@ const PlanCard: React.FC<PlanCardProps> = ({
       </CardContent>
 
       <CardActions sx={{ justifyContent: 'center', pb: 3, flexDirection: 'column', gap: 1 }}>
-        {plan.tier === 'pro' ? (
+        {!canSelectPlan ? (
           <Button variant="outlined" size="large" fullWidth disabled sx={{ mb: 1 }}>
-            Coming Soon
+            {unavailableLabel || 'Unavailable'}
-          </Button>
-        ) : plan.tier === 'enterprise' ? (
-          <Button variant="outlined" size="large" fullWidth disabled sx={{ mb: 1 }}>
-            Contact Sales
           </Button>
         ) : (
           <>
@@ -951,4 +951,3 @@ const PlanCard: React.FC<PlanCardProps> = ({
 };
 
 export default PlanCard;
-