# Fastly free for open source

What Fastly gives open source projects, who qualifies, and how to apply. 1 verified offer, last checked 2026-09-07.

- Website: https://www.fastly.com
- Categories: CDN

## Fast Forward (free CDN and edge services)

**What you get.** Free Fastly services (CDN, edge delivery and related services) for eligible open source projects and the nonprofits that support them. Program has backed major ecosystems (Python, Rust, Ruby, Apache projects) since 2014; exact quotas are agreed after application.

**Who qualifies.** Applies to the project; OSI-approved license required. Projects should be open (open source license, collaborative values), community-centered (inclusive to contributors), and built on trust (security-minded). Nonprofits supporting OSS also eligible.

**How to apply.** Application form on the Fast Forward page describing how the project meets the criteria; Fastly follows up about technical needs.

Program page: https://www.fastly.com/fast-forward

Verified 2026-09-07 - manual: fastly.com/fast-forward live, free services for eligible open source projects and supporting nonprofits

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