Choose your Dagu deployment model.
Run Dagu on a dedicated managed instance, or self-host the open source Community edition for free and add enterprise security with paid self-host licenses.
Hosted Instance Small is live at $20/month. Self-hosted Community stays free and open source, and Pro now includes a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
Hosted Instance Small
The fastest way to run Dagu Cloud without managing infrastructure.
Monthly billing. Dedicated instance.
- Dedicated instance isolated from other tenants
- gVisor sandbox for workload isolation
- Persistent storage and browser terminal included
- Managed networking, runtime, and platform operations
Self-Hosted Dagu
Run the open source Community edition on your own servers for free, then start a 14-day Pro trial to evaluate enterprise security before you buy.
Create a 14-day Pro license in minutes
Sign up, create a free trial license, and evaluate SSO, RBAC, and audit logging on your own infrastructure before committing to a paid plan.
Community is free. Minimum, Pro, and Enterprise pricing remains unchanged. You can start a Pro trial without a credit card.
- Keep Dagu on your own infrastructure
- Community is free and open source
- Add SSO, RBAC, and audit logging with paid licenses
- Create a free trial license with no credit card
What every hosted instance includes
The hosted offering is designed around isolated execution and low operational overhead.
Dedicated runtime
Your instance is provisioned separately instead of being packed into a shared multi-tenant runtime.
gVisor isolation
Hosted workloads run inside a gVisor sandbox boundary for stronger tenant isolation.
Persistent workspace
Instance storage stays attached until you delete the instance.
Web terminal access
Open the browser terminal to inspect files, adjust config, and operate Dagu directly.
Keep Dagu on your infrastructure
Self-hosted Dagu stays free and open source in the Community edition. Paid self-host licenses add enterprise security and support options for teams running their own deployment, and Pro now starts with a 14-day free trial.
Community is free. Minimum, Pro, and Enterprise pricing remains unchanged. You can start a Pro trial without a credit card.
- Full workflow automation and monitoring
- Web UI with DAG visualization
- Docker, SSH, and HTTP executors
- Cron scheduling & retries
For a single self-hosted server
- SSO (OIDC)
- Role-Based Access Control
- Audit logging
- Email support
For multiple servers (dev, staging, prod) or team deployments
- SSO (OIDC)
- Role-Based Access Control
- Audit logging
- Priority support
For teams building event-driven workflow infrastructure in complex environments
- Architecture consulting for distributed setup
- Custom implementation
- Initial migration support
- Dedicated meetings
Everything in Pro, plus architecture guidance, migration support, and hands-on operational help
Which deployment model fits your team?
Hosted Dagu Cloud and Self-Host solve different problems. Pick the model that matches your operational preference.
| Hosted Dagu Cloud | Self-Hosted Dagu | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing unit | $20 per hosted Small instance, billed monthly | Community is free; paid self-host licenses are per server with monthly or yearly billing |
| Isolation model | Dedicated instance isolated from other tenants, with gVisor sandboxing | Isolation is defined by the infrastructure and controls you operate |
| Who operates it | Dagu manages the platform, networking, and runtime environment | Your team operates the servers, upgrades, and surrounding infrastructure |
| Scaling path | Buy additional hosted instances; request Medium and larger for now | Add more licensed servers or workers on your own infrastructure |
| Security features | Managed isolation, controlled network policy, and browser access to the instance | SSO, RBAC, and audit logging via the self-host license |
| Best for | Teams that want Dagu running quickly without owning platform operations | Teams that need Dagu inside their own environment and security boundary |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hosted instance?
A hosted instance is a dedicated Dagu environment managed by Dagu Cloud. It is isolated from other tenants and billed separately from self-host licenses.
Did self-host pricing change?
No. Community remains free and open source. Self-host license pricing stays the same, and Pro now offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
What does Hosted Instance Small include?
Hosted Instance Small gives you a dedicated hosted Dagu instance with gVisor sandboxing, persistent storage, browser terminal access, and managed platform operations for $20 per month.
How do Medium and larger hosted instances work?
Medium and larger hosted instances are request-based for now. Contact the Dagu team and we will size the instance around your workload.
What counts as a self-host licensed server?
A self-host licensed server is any machine, physical or virtual, where you run Dagu with self-host enterprise features enabled. Workers are not licensed separately.
Does hosted have annual billing?
Not yet. Hosted Instance Small is currently billed monthly. Self-host licenses continue to support monthly and yearly billing.
How does the Pro trial work?
Create a free trial license from the Dagu console, enable Pro features on your self-hosted deployment, and evaluate them for 14 days. No credit card is required to start.
Start with hosted cloud or keep Dagu self-hosted
Run Dagu on a dedicated managed instance, or self-host the open source Community edition for free and add enterprise security with paid self-host licenses.
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