KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted)

KeystoneJS is an open-source Node.js headless CMS with a GraphQL API and admin UI. The code is open source and can be deployed on your own infrastructure or a managed host.

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

Value: Open source, self-hosted
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted)

KeystoneJS is open source. The site says you can deploy it to managed services like Digital Ocean, Heroku and Render, or to your own custom infrastructure, and it offers tailored enterprise support. The pages read do not state a hosted plan or a price, so none is listed here.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Open-source code with no time limit.
Other requirements: The pages read do not price the enterprise support or any hosted plan.

How to claim

How to apply for KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted)

Steps to apply

1Start with npm create keystone-app@latest.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Pages read on keystonejs.com on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted): common questions

What do you get with KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted)?

KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted) offers open source, self-hosted.

Who qualifies for KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted)?

KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted) is open to any startup, with no funding required. The pages read do not price the enterprise support or any hosted plan.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted)?

No. KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted)?

Start with npm create keystone-app@latest. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted), and does it expire?

Open-source code with no time limit.

Is KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted) available outside the US?

KeystoneJS (open source, self-hosted) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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