Dynatrace Platform Subscription for hybrid setups (DPS for Hybrid)

Explanation
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Published Jan 28, 2026

With DPS for Hybrid, you can share one Dynatrace Platform Subscription (DPS) license with any combination of your Managed and SaaS accounts. The only requirements is that the accounts are owned by the same customer.

With DPS for Hybrid:

There is one single annual commitment that is shared across multiple accounts.
Your order form contains all relevant rate card capabilities for your Managed and/or SaaS deployments.
On-demand consumption (ODC) is always enabled for all accounts.

License administrators can use Account Management to manage their DPS for Hybrid license.

For more information about DPS in general, see License Dynatrace.

Why to use DPS for Hybrid

By combining multiple accounts under a single DPS license, DPS for Hybrid lets you:

Sign a single contract, no matter how many accounts you have.
Maximize flexibility and streamline licensing for effortless use.
Gain instant access to a unified dashboard displaying costs across all accounts.
Plan strategically with the projected annual commitment across all accounts for maximum impact.
Balance consumption across multiple accounts, preventing one account from over-spending while others under-spend.

When DPS for Hybrid is right for you

DPS for Hybrid is useful if:

You want to migrate your Managed deployment to SaaS.
You have Managed and SaaS deployments, and want them on the same DPS license.
You have multiple SaaS deployments, and want them on the same DPS license.

When DPS for Hybrid is not for you

Here are some use cases where DPS for Hybrid is not the right solution:

Cost management with DPS for Hybrid

Use the Subscription overview (DPS for Hybrid) to view costs and usage related to your DPS for Hybrid license.

Additionally, you can use forecasts, cost events, and budget alerts to manage your costs.

Forecasts and cost events

Forecasts and cost events help you manage your DPS for Hybrid budget at the account level. For more information, see Customize cost alerts.

Note that the following considerations apply for DPS for Hybrid subscriptions:

Forecasts are only available on the account level. It's not possible to get forecasts at the subscription level.
Forecasts show total costs in absolute terms. It's not possible to show forecasts as a percentage of the total DPS commit.

Forecasts and cost events are only estimates and therefore can be misleading in some cases. Forecasts are based on statistical models and therefore be relied on with caution.

Budget alerts

Use the Account Management Budgets tab to customize your Dynatrace Platform Subscription (DPS) budgets. For general information about budgets, see Set budget alerts.

Note that the following considerations apply for DPS for Hybrid subscriptions:

Budgets are defined at the account level. It's not possible to define budgets at the subscription level.
Budget alerts based on percentages won't work. You'll need to configure fixed amounts for your budgets.
If you switch from DPS to DPS for Hybrid, all percentage-based budgets will be deleted in the switch and recipients will be notified via email.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is DPS for Hybrid?

DPS for Hybrid allows you to operate more than one account and consume from a single budget. There is no need for a separate contract.

What can I do with DPS for Hybrid?

You can operate multiple Managed and/or SaaS deployments under a single DPS license and commitment.

How can I get started with DPS for Hybrid?

Please contact your Dynatrace contact person. They will initiate everything needed.

Where can I find support in case it is needed?

You can always reach out to your Dynatrace contact person.

In case you haven't received an invite to the forum, reach out to your DT contact person.

If I move from a classic license model to DPS for Hybrid, what changes for me?

You will get all the benefits of our powerful Dynatrace Platform Subscription (DPS). For more information about DPS, see License Dynatrace.

Can I add additional accounts to a DPS for Hybrid, after setting it up?

Yes. You can add additional accounts at any time.

Where can I see the data across all accounts?

Once you're set up with DPS for Hybrid, you can see all license- and account-level information in Account Management, see Subscription overview (DPS for Hybrid). This offers insights and information similar to the Subscription Overview for standard DPS licenses.

How can I set up the dashboard?

Please check the best practices section of this document. If you have any issues, contact your Dynatrace contact person.

Which environment will the Dashboard be running in?

The only requirements is that the dashboard needs to be in a SaaS environment. You can decide which enviornment specifically.

Can I also use other apps from the platform after setting up the dashboard?

Yes.

All data in the environment cna be used with all other Dynatrace platform apps (such as Workflows Workflows). Consumption is billed according to your rate card.

So, every account has its budget, and then there is one commit above?

No. DPS for Hybrid has a single budget at the license level. There is no account-level budget within DPS for Hybrid.

Each account consumes from one single budget. You can set up budget alerts and controls according to your needs.

Can I set notifications on the account level?

Yes. You can set up budget alerts and controls for individual accounts, according to your needs.

How many rate cards will I have with a DPS for Hybrid setup?

DPS for Hybrid customers have one single rate card. This contains all relevant Managed and/or SaaS capabilities.