Etherpad pricing
Etherpad is free to use.
FreeChecked Oct 6, 2026 against etherpad.org
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Etherpad is free software under the Apache 2.0 license, with no paid edition and no upsells. You install it on your own server or use a public instance that someone else runs.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Etherpad | $0 | The full editor, installed on your own server, with the plugin system, the HTTP API and built-in data export. |
Read from etherpad.org on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Etherpad before you buy.
How Etherpad's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etherpad | Free | Yes | |
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Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Etherpad pricing questions
Is Etherpad free?
Yes. Etherpad is free to use. Etherpad is free software under the Apache 2.0 license, with no paid edition and no upsells. You install it on your own server or use a public instance that someone else runs.
How much does Etherpad cost?
Etherpad lists one plan. Etherpad: $0. Prices were read from etherpad.org on Oct 6, 2026.
When were Etherpad's prices last checked?
On Oct 6, 2026, against etherpad.org. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.