# GitBook free for open source

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

- Website: https://www.gitbook.com
- Categories: documentation

## Sponsored site plan (open source docs)

**What you get.** Free branded documentation site for open source projects on the "Sponsored site" plan: custom domain, logo, theme and fonts, scaled docs with sections and groups, AI Assistant, advanced site insights, private share links, and search indexing control. Sites can optionally run ethical ads to fund the project; GitBook takes none of the ad revenue.

**Who qualifies.** Applies to the project. Plan is described as designed for open source users; no further criteria stated on the page.

**How to apply.** Contact GitBook support via the button next to the Sponsored plan on the offer page.

Program page: https://www.gitbook.com/solutions/open-source

Verified 2026-09-07 - manual: offer page live, describes free Sponsored site plan 'designed for open source users to create branded docs sites'

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