Cognee Pricing

open sourceopen source · Apache-2.0last verified August 26, 2026official site ↗

Plan	Price	Notes
Open Sourceofficial source ↗	$0checked 2026-08-26	Full ECL knowledge graph engine, hybrid vector-graph retrieval, and custom graph database integrations
Cloud Betaofficial source ↗	USD 25/monthchecked 2026-08-26	Managed vector and graph storage, automated data cognition, and API access
Enterpriseofficial source ↗	USD 3500/monthchecked 2026-08-26	Dedicated infrastructure, architectural support, SLA, and enterprise compliance

structured from cited official pricing sources: “Free and open-source core under the Apache-2.0 license; managed Cloud Beta starts at $25/month, and Enterprise plans with dedicated support are available at $3,500/month.”

Self-hosting cost

Cognee is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

Free & cheaper Agent Frameworks

same category, free plan or open-source license

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FAQ

How much does Cognee cost?

Free and open-source core under the Apache-2.0 license; managed Cloud Beta starts at $25/month, and Enterprise plans with dedicated support are available at $3,500/month. Paid pricing starts at $25/month.

Does Cognee have a free plan?

Yes — Cognee is open source and free to use.

Can you self-host Cognee for free?

Cognee is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage.

What are free or cheaper Cognee alternatives?

Grok Bot, Ray, LLaMA-Factory are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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