JuiceFS Pricing

freemiumopen source · Apache 2.0last verified August 26, 2026official site ↗

Plan	Price	Notes
Community Editionofficial source ↗	$0checked 2026-08-26	Self-hosted open-source POSIX file system, unlimited storage and compute nodes
Cloud Serviceofficial source ↗	Usage-basedchecked 2026-08-26	Pay-as-you-go elastic capacity managed metadata service over public cloud object storage
Enterprise Editionofficial source ↗	Customchecked 2026-08-26	On-premises and private cloud deployments, high-availability metadata service, dedicated enterprise SLA

structured from cited official pricing sources: “JuiceFS provides an open-source Community Edition under the Apache 2.0 license for self-hosted deployments. Juicedata also offers a fully managed JuiceFS Cloud Service with elastic pay-as-you-go capacity pricing, alongside custom-quoted Enterprise Edition licenses for on-premises and private cloud environments.”

Self-hosting cost

JuiceFS 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 JuiceFS cost?

JuiceFS provides an open-source Community Edition under the Apache 2.0 license for self-hosted deployments. Juicedata also offers a fully managed JuiceFS Cloud Service with elastic pay-as-you-go capacity pricing, alongside custom-quoted Enterprise Edition licenses for on-premises and private cloud environments.

Does JuiceFS have a free plan?

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

Can you self-host JuiceFS for free?

What are free or cheaper JuiceFS alternatives?

Cilium, OrbStack, Ray are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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