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HoundDog Free Tier

HoundDog.ai offers a free forever tier for its privacy/PII code scanner.

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HoundDog Free Tier is a developer tools perk from HoundDog.ai, offering $0 free forever, with no funding required.

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

Inside HoundDog Free Tier

Startups get free CLI and IDE plugin scanning for sensitive-data leaks, shadow AI and third-party data flows, with local reports and a GDPR datamap.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 30, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Any startupOpen-source projects
Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Ongoing (free tier)
How to claim

How to apply for HoundDog Free Tier

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Install the free scanner from the pricing page or GitHub.
Good to know: Added 2026-08-27-p3 (measured 5x expansion); source on provider domain hounddog.ai.
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Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 30, 2026

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Questions

HoundDog Free Tier: common questions

Is HoundDog.ai free?

Yes, HoundDog.ai is free forever. As stated on HoundDog.ai's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for HoundDog Free Tier?

HoundDog Free Tier is open to any startup, with no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get HoundDog Free Tier?

No. HoundDog Free Tier is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for HoundDog Free Tier?

Install the free scanner from the pricing page or GitHub.

How long do I have to use HoundDog Free Tier, and does it expire?

Ongoing (free tier)

Is HoundDog Free Tier available outside the US?

HoundDog Free Tier is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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