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Is Equinix Metal still free for open source? No.

Equinix Metal’s free-for-open-source offer has been discontinued (last checked 2026-07-06). The record below is kept for reference.
FOS-0072 DISCONTINUED confirmed gone 2026-07-06
In the graveyard. Kept on the record so you don’t waste an application, the dedicated program is gone.

Equinix Metal

Open-Source Partner Program (bare-metal infrastructure)
hosting
What it was
Formerly free bare-metal servers and network transfer for notable open source projects (e.g. freedesktop.org, Alpine Linux, CNCF community infrastructure). Program ended with the shutdown of the Equinix Metal platform.
How to apply
No longer possible; the Equinix Metal platform was retired.
Provenance
Checked 2026-07-06: program page gone or offer withdrawn. Retained for the record.
no application path, alternatives below

Still-active alternatives

FOS-0004 Amazon Web Serviceshosting AWS promotional credits (valid one year) for open source projects, typically used for upstream and… ACTIVE verified 2026-09-07 ›
What you get
AWS promotional credits (valid one year) for open source projects, typically used for upstream and performance testing, CI/CD, and storage of artifacts on AWS; usable on compute, storage, database, and developer tooling services. Over 200 projects funded since the 2019 launch.
Applies to
the project , not individual maintainers
Requirements
OSI-approved license
run a repo match above to see which you meet →
How to apply
Complete the AWS Open Source Credits application form and email it to awsopensourcecredits@amazon.com; applications reviewed monthly.
Provenance
Confirmed against aws.amazon.com/blogs/opensource/aws-promotional-credits-open-source-projects on 2026-09-07, matched anchor “AWS promotional credits for open source projects”.
Open program page ↗Check your repo →
FOS-0037 CloudflareCDNsecurityhosting Recurring annual credits providing Cloudflare products free, tailored to project size:… ACTIVE verified 2026-09-07 ›
What you get
Recurring annual credits providing Cloudflare products free, tailored to project size: Pro/Business/Enterprise plan upgrades (Rules, Polish image optimization, WAF, Security Analytics, Page Shield), increased Workers and Pages request limits, expanded R2 object storage, advanced Zero Trust (Remote Browser Isolation, unlimited users), and a dedicated Discord channel.
Applies to
the project , not individual maintainers
Requirements
OSI-approved licensenon-commercial / non-profit
run a repo match above to see which you meet →
How to apply
Apply via the Project Alexandria application form on the landing page.
Provenance
Confirmed against cloudflare.com/lp/project-alexandria on 2026-09-07.
Open program page ↗Check your repo →
FOS-0044 CodeberghostingCI/CD Free Git repository hosting on Forgejo, static site hosting via Codeberg Pages, CI/CD… STALE re-check due 2026-07-06 ›
What you get
Free Git repository hosting on Forgejo, static site hosting via Codeberg Pages, CI/CD (Woodpecker-based), and a Weblate translation instance, run by a Berlin-based non-profit funded by membership dues and donations (629k+ projects hosted).
Applies to
the project , not individual maintainers
Requirements
no stated requirements
How to apply
Register an account directly at codeberg.org; no approval process for standard use.
Provenance
Confirmed against codeberg.org on 2026-07-06.
Open program page ↗Check your repo →
FOS-0052 Convexdatabasehosting Free Convex Pro for one team with the built-in monthly Pro resource limits, plus swag (stickers,… ACTIVE verified 2026-09-07 ›
What you get
Free Convex Pro for one team with the built-in monthly Pro resource limits, plus swag (stickers, shirts, gear) and direct access to the Convex team and developer community.
Applies to
the project , not individual maintainers
Requirements
actively developed
run a repo match above to see which you meet →
How to apply
Apply at convex.dev/open-source-program/apply; applications reviewed on a rolling basis with a response within 60 days.
Provenance
Confirmed against convex.dev/open-source-program on 2026-09-07, matched anchor “Convex for Open Source”.
Open program page ↗Check your repo →
FOS-0065 DigitalOceanhosting Grants of DigitalOcean infrastructure credits for a project's development, infrastructure, and testing… STALE re-check due 2026-08-03 ›
What you get
Grants of DigitalOcean infrastructure credits for a project's development, infrastructure, and testing needs, usable on Droplets, managed databases, App Platform, and managed Kubernetes. Grant amounts vary by project tier; each grant lasts one year.
Applies to
the project , not individual maintainers
Requirements
OSI-approved license
run a repo match above to see which you meet →
How to apply
Application form on the Credits for Open Source page; review takes 7-10 business days, notification by email.
Provenance
Confirmed against digitalocean.com/open-source on 2026-08-03.
Open program page ↗Check your repo →
FOS-0079 GitHubhostingCI/CDAI and ML Free GitHub Copilot Pro subscription (the paid individual tier) for maintainers of popular open source… ACTIVE verified 2026-09-07 ›
Offer 1, GitHub Copilot Pro (free for OSS maintainers)
What you get
Free GitHub Copilot Pro subscription (the paid individual tier) for maintainers of popular open source repositories.
Applies to
an individual maintainer
Requirements
public repository
run a repo match above to see which you meet →
How to apply
No application form: check eligibility under profile menu > Copilot settings; access is granted automatically if you qualify.
Provenance
Confirmed against docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/manage-your-account/get-free-access-to-copilot-pro on 2026-09-07, matched anchor “Access Copilot Pro for free”.
Offer 2, GitHub Actions, Packages and paid-tier features on public repositories
What you get
GitHub Actions CI/CD minutes and Packages storage are free for public repositories on all plans (private-repo quotas like 2,000 minutes/500MB on Free do not apply), and paid-tier features such as repository rules, code owners, draft pull requests, and multiple pull request assignees are available free on public repositories.
Applies to
the project , not individual maintainers
Requirements
public repository
run a repo match above to see which you meet →
How to apply
No application; benefits apply automatically to public repositories.
Provenance
Confirmed against github.com/pricing on 2026-09-07.
Open program page ↗Check your repo →
FOS-0080 GitLabCI/CDhosting Free GitLab Ultimate features (SaaS or self-managed) plus 50,000 compute minutes calculated at a… ACTIVE verified 2026-09-07 ›
What you get
Free GitLab Ultimate features (SaaS or self-managed) plus 50,000 compute minutes calculated at a program-specific cost factor. Technical support is not included.
Applies to
organization
Requirements
OSI-approved licensepublic repositorynon-commercial / non-profit
run a repo match above to see which you meet →
How to apply
Create a GitLab account, then complete the application form on the Customers Portal; a coupon code and provisioning instructions arrive by email.
Provenance
Confirmed against about.gitlab.com/solutions/open-source/join on 2026-09-07, matched anchor “Open Source Program”.
Open program page ↗Check your repo →
FOS-0095 Herokuhosting A set monthly Heroku credit allocation for 12 months, typically $25 to $500 USD/month (discretionary),… ACTIVE verified 2026-09-07 ›
What you get
A set monthly Heroku credit allocation for 12 months, typically $25 to $500 USD/month (discretionary), usable on Heroku products such as Dynos, Postgres, and Key-Value Store; not valid for third-party add-ons. Unused monthly credits do not roll over.
Applies to
an individual maintainer
Requirements
no stated requirements
How to apply
Application form on the program page; applications reviewed once per month, approvals within ten business days.
Provenance
Confirmed against heroku.com/open-source-credit-program on 2026-09-07, matched anchor “Heroku Open Source Software Credit Program”.
Open program page ↗Check your repo →

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