
Redocly Free for Open Source
Redocly publishes Redocly CLI and Redoc as open-source tools anyone can use for OpenAPI linting, bundling and API reference docs; its hosted products are paid.
Redocly Free for Open Source is a developer tools perk from Redocly, offering open source Redocly CLI, with no funding required.
- Who qualifies
- No funding needed
- Benefit type
- Free plan
- Terms
- Verified
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Inside Redocly Free for Open Source
Redocly CLI (API linting, bundling, transforms and docs previews) and the Redoc documentation tool are open source and free to use. Redocly's hosted API lifecycle tools are commercial offerings with a 30-day free trial; there is no free plan for open-source projects.
Source: The provider's official program page · as of Oct 13, 2026
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- No funding needed
- Geography
- Global
- Recurring / expiry
- Ongoing (open source)
How to apply for Redocly Free for Open Source
- A short description of what your startup does
- A company email on your own domain
- 1Install the open-source Redocly CLI from the docs (source code is on GitHub); no application is needed.
Source: The provider's official program page · as of Oct 13, 2026
Redocly Free for Open Source: common questions
What do you get with Redocly Free for Open Source?
Redocly Free for Open Source offers open source Redocly CLI.
Who qualifies for Redocly Free for Open Source?
Redocly 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 Redocly Free for Open Source?
No. Redocly 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 Redocly Free for Open Source?
Install the open-source Redocly CLI from the docs (source code is on GitHub); no application is needed.
How long do I have to use Redocly Free for Open Source, and does it expire?
Ongoing (open source)
Is Redocly Free for Open Source available outside the US?
Redocly Free for Open Source is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
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