# Permit.io free for open source

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

- Website: https://www.permit.io
- Categories: auth

## Permit.io Startup tier free for open source projects

**What you get.** The full Startup tier of Permit.io's authorization service (RBAC, ABAC, ReBAC, embeddable user management) free for the open source project and its users, above the free-forever Community tier.

**Who qualifies.** Applies to the project. Open source projects; Permit.io confirms qualification on contact and publishes no written criteria.

**How to apply.** Use the "Contact Us" link in the "Free for OSS Projects" box on the pricing page and describe the project.

Program page: https://www.permit.io/pricing

Verified 2026-09-07 - manual: permit.io/pricing 'Free for OSS Projects' box read 2026-09-07. Found via the README sponsor-mining pilot.

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