ALTCHA Open-Source

ALTCHA is a privacy-first CAPTCHA that uses a silent proof-of-work challenge instead of puzzles. Its open-source widget is free forever.

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ALTCHA Open-Source is a security, legal and HR perk from ALTCHA, offering a free plan (open source, no limits), with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan

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What you get

Inside ALTCHA Open-Source

The ALTCHA Open-Source widget is a free, MIT-licensed CAPTCHA with proof-of-work challenges and no cookies, with no sign-up, API keys or usage limits, and it can be self-hosted. It supports 50+ languages and WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility. Paid ALTCHA Cloud and Sentinel plans add hosted analytics and adaptive threat protection.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free forever.
Other requirements
The paid Cloud and Sentinel plans are separate from the free open-source widget.
How to claim

How to apply for ALTCHA Open-Source

Steps to apply
  1. 1Download the open-source widget from altcha.org.
  2. 2No sign-up is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on altcha.org on October 28, 2026.
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Questions

ALTCHA Open-Source: common questions

Is ALTCHA free?

Yes, ALTCHA can be used for free. Free plan (open source, no limits). As stated on ALTCHA's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for ALTCHA Open-Source?

ALTCHA Open-Source is open to any startup, with no funding required. The paid Cloud and Sentinel plans are separate from the free open-source widget.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get ALTCHA Open-Source?

No. ALTCHA Open-Source is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for ALTCHA Open-Source?

Download the open-source widget from altcha.org. No sign-up is needed.

How long do I have to use ALTCHA Open-Source, and does it expire?

Free forever.

Is ALTCHA Open-Source available outside the US?

ALTCHA Open-Source is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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