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HumanLayer Pricing

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

At a glance

Open-source Python/TypeScript SDK ($0 / Apache-2.0). Cloud platform offers a free Developer tier ($0/mo with 500 approvals/mo, Slack/Email integration), Pro tier ($49-$99/mo with 5,000 approvals/mo and RBAC chains), and Enterprise tier with custom SLAs, SOC 2 compliance, and VPC deployment.

Self-hosting cost

HumanLayer 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 HumanLayer cost?

Open-source Python/TypeScript SDK ($0 / Apache-2.0). Cloud platform offers a free Developer tier ($0/mo with 500 approvals/mo, Slack/Email integration), Pro tier ($49-$99/mo with 5,000 approvals/mo and RBAC chains), and Enterprise tier with custom SLAs, SOC 2 compliance, and VPC deployment. Paid pricing starts at $49/mo.

Does HumanLayer have a free plan?

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

Can you self-host HumanLayer for free?

HumanLayer 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 HumanLayer alternatives?

Claude Code, Cursor, Amp are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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