Grafana Loki (open source)

Grafana Loki is an open source logs aggregation system inspired by Prometheus. It is released under the AGPLv3 license and you run it yourself.

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Grafana Loki (open source) is a developer tools perk from Grafana Labs, offering open source (AGPLv3, self-hosted), with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan

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What you get

Inside Grafana Loki (open source)

Grafana Loki is an open source logs aggregation system inspired by Prometheus, released under the AGPLv3 license. It is run on your own infrastructure. Hosted Grafana Cloud is a separate offer with its own terms.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Open source with no time limit.
Other requirements
Loki runs on infrastructure you operate yourself.
How to claim

How to apply for Grafana Loki (open source)

Steps to apply
  1. 1Download Loki from grafana.com/oss/loki and run it yourself.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Loki page read on grafana.com/oss/loki on October 29, 2026.
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Questions

Grafana Loki (open source): common questions

What do you get with Grafana Loki (open source)?

Grafana Loki (open source) offers open source (AGPLv3, self-hosted).

Who qualifies for Grafana Loki (open source)?

Grafana Loki (open source) is open to any startup, with no funding required. Loki runs on infrastructure you operate yourself.

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

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

How do I apply for Grafana Loki (open source)?

Download Loki from grafana.com/oss/loki and run it yourself. No application is needed.

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

Open source with no time limit.

Is Grafana Loki (open source) available outside the US?

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

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