free-for.dev at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Account
- Sign up with GitHub
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Submit at
- github.com/ripienaar/free-for-dev
What free-for.dev is and who it's for
free-for.dev is a GitHub repository that maintains a list of software and services with free tiers for developers. It focuses on infrastructure tools useful to system administrators and DevOps practitioners. The list is built from pull requests by over 1,600 contributors and covers categories like cloud providers, CI/CD, monitoring, and more.
Infrastructure developers, system administrators, and DevOps practitioners looking for free-tier services.
It lists
- SaaS with free tier
- PaaS with free tier
- IaaS with free tier
- Developer tools with free tier
- APIs with free tier
- Services with free tier for at least a year
It doesn't take
- Self-hosted software
- Free trials only
- Services with free tier shorter than one year
- Services that restrict TLS to paid tiers
How to submit to free-for.dev, step by step
Submit a pull request to the GitHub repository adding your service to the appropriate category in the README.
Fork the repository
Fork ripienaar/free-for-dev on GitHub.
Edit the README
Add your service under the correct category in the README.md file, following the existing format.
Create a pull request
Submit a pull request with your changes.
Wait for review
The maintainer reviews the pull request and may ask for changes or reject it if it doesn't meet the criteria.
free-for.dev pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Listing | Free | Inclusion in the free-for.dev list via pull request |
Why free-for.dev submissions get rejected or stall
- Service is self-hosted software, not a SaaS/PaaS/IaaS offering
- Service only offers a free trial, not a free tier
- Free tier is time-bucketed and lasts less than one year
- Service restricts TLS to paid-only tiers
- Service is not relevant to infrastructure developers
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Check the existing categories and place your service in the most appropriate one.
- Follow the exact formatting of other entries to speed up review.
- Make sure your service's free tier is clearly described and meets the one-year minimum.
- If your service has changed or been retired, submit a pull request to remove it.
Our take on free-for.dev
Submit here if you have a developer-focused service with a genuine free tier that lasts at least a year. The process is straightforward via GitHub pull request, but the maintainer is opinionated about relevance and security.
free-for.dev FAQ
How do I get listed on free-for.dev?
Fork the GitHub repository, add your service to the README under the appropriate category, and submit a pull request.
Does it cost anything to be listed?
No, listing is free.
What types of services are accepted?
SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and other offerings with free developer tiers that are useful to infrastructure developers.
Are free trials accepted?
No, the service must offer a free tier, not just a free trial. The free tier must last at least a year if time-bucketed.
Can I list self-hosted software?
No, the list is only for as-a-Service offerings, not self-hosted software.
Checked against free-for.dev's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: free-for.dev, github.com/ripienaar/free-for-dev, github.com/pricing, github.com/open-source/sponsors. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
