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Eclipse Che (open source)

Eclipse Che is an open-source platform for Kubernetes-based cloud development environments, from the Eclipse Foundation.

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Eclipse Che (open source) is a developer tools perk from Eclipse Che, offering open source under EPL-2.0, with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
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What you get

Inside Eclipse Che (open source)

Eclipse Che is open source under the Eclipse Public License 2.0. You can deploy it on your own public or private Kubernetes clusters, and the project also offers an online service hosted by Red Hat.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free planDevelopers
Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Open source license with no expiry.
Other requirements
You run and maintain it on your own Kubernetes cluster.
How to claim

How to apply for Eclipse Che (open source)

Steps to apply
  1. 1Deploy Eclipse Che on your Kubernetes cluster, following the project documentation.
Good to know: License read on github.com/eclipse-che/che and eclipse.dev/che on October 28, 2026.
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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Eclipse Che (open source): common questions

What do you get with Eclipse Che (open source)?

Eclipse Che (open source) offers open source under EPL-2.0.

Who qualifies for Eclipse Che (open source)?

Eclipse Che (open source) is open to any startup, with no funding required. You run and maintain it on your own Kubernetes cluster.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Eclipse Che (open source)?

No. Eclipse Che (open source) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Eclipse Che (open source)?

Deploy Eclipse Che on your Kubernetes cluster, following the project documentation.

How long do I have to use Eclipse Che (open source), and does it expire?

Open source license with no expiry.

Is Eclipse Che (open source) available outside the US?

Eclipse Che (open source) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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