packagecloud free for open source — what you get and how to apply

Free hosted package repositories (APT/DEB, YUM/RPM, npm, Maven, PyPI, RubyGems, etc.) for open source projects, beyond the generic free plan (2 GB storage / 10 GB bandwidth); the program announcement describes free hosting for OSS packages, with partner projects such as Phalcon and StackStorm.

Eligibility: for the project; Must have an open source project; detailed criteria not published, granted on request.

How to apply: Sign up for the free 14-day trial at packagecloud.io, then contact packagecloud support to request the Free for Open Source program.

last verified 2026-07-06