Outline Community Edition

Outline is a team knowledge base and wiki. Its Community Edition is free to download and self-host, with limited features and no support.

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Outline Community Edition is a productivity and SaaS perk from Outline, offering a community Edition, free, self-hosted, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Outline Community Edition

The Community Edition costs $0 and is self-hosted on your own infrastructure, with limited features and no support.
The Business on-premises plan is $4 per user a month billed annually, with a 10-user minimum.
Cloud plans start at $10 a month after a 30-day free trial, and the knowledge base becomes read-only after the trial until a payment method is added.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Open source

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free with no time limit.
Other requirements: The Community Edition is self-hosted and has limited features and no support.

How to claim

How to apply for Outline Community Edition

Steps to apply

1Download the Community Edition from getoutline.com/pricing.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on getoutline.com/pricing on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Outline Community Edition: common questions

What do you get with Outline Community Edition?

Outline Community Edition offers a community Edition, free, self-hosted. The Community Edition costs $0 and is self-hosted on your own infrastructure, with limited features and no support. The Business on-premises plan is $4 per user a month billed annually, with a 10-user minimum. Cloud plans start at $10 a month after a 30-day free trial, and the knowledge base becomes read-only after the trial until a payment method is added.

Who qualifies for Outline Community Edition?

Outline Community Edition is open to any startup, with no funding required. The Community Edition is self-hosted and has limited features and no support.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Outline Community Edition?

No. Outline Community Edition is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Outline Community Edition?

Download the Community Edition from getoutline.com/pricing. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Outline Community Edition, and does it expire?

Free with no time limit.

Is Outline Community Edition available outside the US?

Outline Community Edition is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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