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Haystack Pricing

freemiumopen source · Apache-2.0last verified September 6, 2026official site ↗

At a glance

Freemium open-source Python framework (Apache-2.0) for production RAG and AI agent pipelines. Self-hosting Haystack 2.x is 100% free with zero licensing fees. deepset Cloud provides managed enterprise orchestration, pipeline evaluation, monitoring, SOC 2 compliance, and dedicated support for enterprise deployments.

Self-hosting cost

Haystack 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. Any hosted, managed, or API plans remain separately priced.

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FAQ

How much does Haystack cost?

Freemium open-source Python framework (Apache-2.0) for production RAG and AI agent pipelines. Self-hosting Haystack 2.x is 100% free with zero licensing fees. deepset Cloud provides managed enterprise orchestration, pipeline evaluation, monitoring, SOC 2 compliance, and dedicated support for enterprise deployments.

Does Haystack have a free plan?

Yes — Haystack has a free plan alongside its paid tiers.

Can you self-host Haystack for free?

Haystack 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. Any hosted, managed, or API plans remain separately priced.

What are free or cheaper Haystack alternatives?

Grok Bot, Latitude, Judgeval are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

pricing is editorial catalog data (last verified September 6, 2026) — vendors change plans; confirm on the official site before you buy. Reuse this data under CC-BY 4.0 via /data.