Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing
Hardened, minimal, low-CVE container images (secure software supply chain) with a free image tier and startup pricing.
Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing is a developer tools perk from Chainguard, offering five images to test and deploy in production for free, open to any startup.
- Value
- Free
- Who qualifies
- Any startup
- Benefit type
- Free plan
- Terms
- Stated by provider
Inside Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing
Free tier: up to 5 Chainguard container images per organization (Base, Application, AI/ML), latest tags. Chainguard also offers startup- and SMB-specific pricing for qualified organizations (contact them for terms).
Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 19, 2026
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- Any startup
- Startup stage
- Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
- Geography
- Global
- Recurring / expiry
- Ongoing
- Other requirements
- Startup/SMB pricing subject to Chainguard qualification.
How to apply for Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing
- A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
- 1Use the free images directly; contact Chainguard to qualify for startup/SMB pricing.
Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 19, 2026
Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing: common questions
What do you get with Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing?
Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing offers five images to test and deploy in production for free.
Who qualifies for Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing?
Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing is for idea-stage, pre-seed and seed startups. Startup/SMB pricing subject to Chainguard qualification.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing?
No. Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing?
Use the free images directly; contact Chainguard to qualify for startup/SMB pricing.
How long do I have to use Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing, and does it expire?
Ongoing
Is Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing available outside the US?
Chainguard free images + startup/SMB pricing is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
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