ToolHive Pricing

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

Plan	Price	Notes
Open Sourceofficial source ↗	$0checked 2026-08-26	Apache-2.0 open-source runtime, CLI, desktop app, local container isolation, and Kubernetes operator
Enterpriseofficial source ↗	Customchecked 2026-08-26	Hardened enterprise distribution, identity integration, centralized policy enforcement, audit logs, and SLA support

structured from cited official pricing sources: “Core ToolHive software is free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license. Stacklok offers an Enterprise edition with custom pricing for hardened container distributions, enterprise identity integration, centralized policy enforcement, and dedicated SLA support.”

Self-hosting cost

ToolHive 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.

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FAQ

How much does ToolHive cost?

Core ToolHive software is free and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license. Stacklok offers an Enterprise edition with custom pricing for hardened container distributions, enterprise identity integration, centralized policy enforcement, and dedicated SLA support.

Does ToolHive have a free plan?

Yes — ToolHive is open source and free to use.

Can you self-host ToolHive for free?

ToolHive 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 ToolHive alternatives?

OpenLIT, Cilium, MCP Inspector are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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