coderabbit-cost-tuning

# CodeRabbit Cost Tuning ## Overview Optimize CodeRabbit per-seat licensing costs by right-sizing seat allocation, focusing reviews on high-value repositories, and configuring review scope to minimize unnecessary AI processing. CodeRabbit charges per seat based on active committers who open PRs. ## Prerequisites - CodeRabbit Pro or Enterprise plan - GitHub/GitLab org admin access - Access to CodeRabbit dashboard at app.coderabbit.ai ## Pricing Model | Plan | Price | Includes | |------|-------|----------| | Free | $0 | Public repos, limited reviews | | Pro | ~$15/seat/month | Unlimited reviews, all features | | Enterprise | Custom | SSO, dedicated support, SLA | **Seat = any developer who opens a PR in a CodeRabbit-enabled repo.** ## Instructions ### Step 1: Audit Seat Utilization Navigate to CodeRabbit Dashboard > Organization > Seats: ```yaml # Example seat audit seat_audit: active_committers_30d: 15 # These cost money bot_accounts: 3 # Dependabot, Renovate, CI bots (should NOT consume seats) inactive_30d: 7 # Haven't opened a PR in 30 days total_seats_billed: 25 # Savings: Remove bots (3) + inactive (7) = 10 fewer seats # At ~$15/seat/month = $150/month savings ``` ### Step 2: Set Seat Policy to Active Committers Only In CodeRabbit Dashboard > Organization > Billing: - Switch seat policy from "All org members" to "Active committers" - Define active as "opened a PR in the last 30 days" - Exclude bot accounts explicitly: `depen...