Semaphore Community Edition for Startups

Semaphore's self-hosted enterprise edition is free for startups and teams under $5M ARR.

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Semaphore Community Edition for Startups is a developer tools perk from Semaphore, free for startups and mid-sized teams with ARR under $5M, open to any startup.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
Any startup
Benefit type
Free plan
While you apply

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What you get

Inside Semaphore Community Edition for Startups

Full-functionality self-hosted Semaphore CI/CD, up to 50 users with no time limit, free for startups and mid-sized teams with ARR under $5M.

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

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
Any startup
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
While under $5M ARR
How to claim

How to apply for Semaphore Community Edition for Startups

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Deploy the self-hosted Community Edition
Good to know: Added 2026-08-27-p1 (measured 5x expansion); source on provider domain semaphore.io.

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

Value is the headline maximum Semaphore 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

Semaphore Community Edition for Startups: common questions

What do you get with Semaphore Community Edition for Startups?

Semaphore Community Edition for Startups is free for startups and mid-sized teams with ARR under $5M.

Who qualifies for Semaphore Community Edition for Startups?

Semaphore Community Edition for Startups is open to any startup.

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

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

How do I apply for Semaphore Community Edition for Startups?

Deploy the self-hosted Community Edition

How long do I have to use Semaphore Community Edition for Startups, and does it expire?

While under $5M ARR

Is Semaphore Community Edition for Startups available outside the US?

Semaphore Community Edition for Startups is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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