Salus Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Shadow Modeofficial source ↗ | $0checked 2026-08-26 | Evaluation and shadow-mode route interception to test policy validation before active enforcement |
| Custom Route Protectionofficial source ↗ | Customchecked 2026-08-26 | Predictable usage-based pricing scaled by number of protected backend action endpoints and validation volume |
structured from cited official pricing sources: “Pilot shadow mode available for testing; production enforcement uses predictable usage-based pricing scaled by the number of protected tool routes.”
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FAQ
How much does Salus cost?
Pilot shadow mode available for testing; production enforcement uses predictable usage-based pricing scaled by the number of protected tool routes.
Does Salus have a free plan?
Yes — Salus has a free plan alongside its paid tiers.
What are free or cheaper Salus alternatives?
OpenLIT, Cilium, MCP-Scan are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.
pricing is editorial catalog data (last verified August 26, 2026) — vendors change plans; confirm on the official site before you buy. Reuse this data under CC-BY 4.0 via /data.