| Obs. Platforms | Pipelines | Obics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operates | Downstream | Midstream | Upstream – code |
| Cost model | Grows w/ volume | Grows w/ volume | Tied to savings |
| Fix type | N/A | Ongoing rules | Permanent PRs |
| Code visibility | No | No | Line-level |
| Infra needed | Agents | Collectors | None |
| Incentive | Max ingestion | Max throughput | Reduce spend |