Open source

The web runs on open source.

We’ve kept the infrastructure out of the way for open source maintainers since 2016. Join over a thousand projects already building here — free.

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Open source moves the web forward. The least we can do is keep the infrastructure out of the way. Qualifying projects get the full Netlify platform, free.

What’s included

10,000 credits per month
Free production deploys
Deploy Previews for every pull request
Unlimited team members
Sites stay live even if credits run out

Additional credits are available at Pro plan rates if you need them.

The majority of CNCF projects use Netlify. It’s also one of the third-party services that our projects are most happy with.

Chris Aniszczyk CTO, CNCF

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Open source plan policy
Full details on what’s included, how to qualify, and what’s required to maintain your plan.
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Case study

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87 builds a day. 180GB of bandwidth. 3,000+ contributors. Here’s how the world’s most-used container orchestration project ships its docs.
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Do I qualify?

Most actively maintained open source projects do. Here are the requirements.

What license does my project need?

Your project needs an OSI-approved open source license or a Creative Commons license. If you’re not sure whether yours qualifies, the OSI maintains a full list at opensource.org/licenses.

Are there any conduct requirements?

Yes — your repository needs a Code of Conduct. This is standard practice for healthy open source projects and a requirement to maintain your plan.

Do I need to display anything on my site?

We ask that you include a link back to Netlify on your site. We have premade badges ready if you need one.

Can I use the Open Source plan for a commercial project?

The Open Source plan is for non-commercial projects only. If your project has a commercial focus, take a look at our standard plans instead.

What kinds of sites are a good fit?

Documentation sites, changelogs, issue trackers, team blogs — anything directly tied to an open source project and its community. If it serves your contributors and users, it qualifies.

What happens if I use all my credits?

Your site stays live. Additional credits are available at Pro plan rates if you need them.

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