Finance & OpsFree plan

Lago open-source billing (self-hosted, free)

Free, open-source, self-hostable usage-based billing platform.

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Lago open-source billing (self-hosted, free) is a finance and ops perk from Lago, offering free open-source (self-hosted), with no funding required.

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

Inside Lago open-source billing (self-hosted, free)

Lago is an open-source metering and usage-based billing platform (10,000+ GitHub stars) that startups can self-host on their own infrastructure at no cost for full control. A managed cloud version is available via sales; the open-source core is free.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Startup stage
Pre-seed, Seed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Ongoing (open-source)
Other requirements
Self-hosting requires your own infrastructure.
How to claim

How to apply for Lago open-source billing (self-hosted, free)

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
  • A payment method / paid account on file
Steps to apply
  1. 1Deploy the open-source version from GitHub; contact sales for cloud.
Good to know: Billing/subscription seam. Verified open-source/self-host offering on getlago.com. Added 2026-08-18; source URL verified live and on the provider's own domain.
Value is the headline maximum Lago advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

Lago open-source billing (self-hosted, free): common questions

What do you get with Lago open-source billing (self-hosted, free)?

Lago open-source billing (self-hosted, free) offers free open-source (self-hosted).

Who qualifies for Lago open-source billing (self-hosted, free)?

Lago open-source billing (self-hosted, free) is for pre-seed and seed startups, no funding required. Self-hosting requires your own infrastructure.

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

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

How do I apply for Lago open-source billing (self-hosted, free)?

Deploy the open-source version from GitHub; contact sales for cloud.

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

Ongoing (open-source)

Is Lago open-source billing (self-hosted, free) available outside the US?

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

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