packagecloud Free for Open Source

packagecloud offers a free plan for hosting open-source package repositories.

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packagecloud Free for Open Source is a developer tools perk from packagecloud, free to use, with no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
While you apply

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What you get

Inside packagecloud Free for Open Source

Hosted package repositories for apt, yum, npm, RubyGems, PyPI and more, with a free open-source plan and paid tiers for private teams.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 27, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Ongoing (free for OSS)
How to claim

How to apply for packagecloud Free for Open Source

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Sign up and use the open-source plan
Good to know: Added 2026-08-27-p1 (measured 5x expansion); source on provider domain packagecloud.io.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 27, 2026

Value is the headline maximum packagecloud advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

packagecloud Free for Open Source: common questions

Is packagecloud free?

Yes, packagecloud can be used for free. As stated on packagecloud's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for packagecloud Free for Open Source?

packagecloud Free for Open Source is open to any startup, with no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get packagecloud Free for Open Source?

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

How do I apply for packagecloud Free for Open Source?

Sign up and use the open-source plan

How long do I have to use packagecloud Free for Open Source, and does it expire?

Ongoing (free for OSS)

Is packagecloud Free for Open Source available outside the US?

packagecloud Free for Open Source is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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