Netlify Open Source plan

Netlify's Open Source plan gives qualifying non-commercial open-source projects 10,000 credits per month, free production deploys and unlimited team members.

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Netlify Open Source plan is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Netlify, offering 10,000 credits per month + free production deploys + unlimited team members, with no funding required.

Value: 10,000 credits
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Netlify Open Source plan

The Open Source plan includes 10,000 credits per month, free production deploys and unlimited team members, and sites stay active even if credits run out. Extra credits are available at the Pro plan rate.

Source: The provider's official program page (netlify.com/legal/open-source-policy) · as of Oct 13, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Idea Pre-seed Seed No funding needed

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: 10,000 credits per month while the project qualifies.
Other requirements: The project must use an OSI-approved license (or a qualifying Creative Commons license), have a Code of Conduct, link to Netlify on its main page or all internal pages, and must not be a commercial project. Netlify's site states no nonprofit or student program.

How to claim

How to apply for Netlify Open Source plan

Steps to apply

1Fill out the Open Source plan application form linked from Netlify's Open Source Plan Policy page for review.

Good to know: 'Our Open Source plan includes: 10,000 credits per month'.

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Source: The provider's official program page (netlify.com/legal/open-source-policy) · as of Oct 13, 2026

Value is the headline maximum Netlify advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

Questions

Netlify Open Source plan: common questions

What do you get with Netlify Open Source plan?

Netlify Open Source plan offers 10,000 credits per month + free production deploys + unlimited team members.

Who qualifies for Netlify Open Source plan?

Netlify Open Source plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. The project must use an OSI-approved license (or a qualifying Creative Commons license), have a Code of Conduct, link to Netlify on its main page or all internal pages, and must not be a commercial project. Netlify's site states no nonprofit or student program.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Netlify Open Source plan?

No. Netlify Open Source plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Netlify Open Source plan?

Fill out the Open Source plan application form linked from Netlify's Open Source Plan Policy page for review.

How long do I have to use Netlify Open Source plan, and does it expire?

10,000 credits per month while the project qualifies.

Is Netlify Open Source plan available outside the US?

Netlify Open Source plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.