Choose your Dagu deployment model.
Dagu is open source under GPLv3. Self-host the Community edition at no cost, add enterprise security with a paid license when your team needs it, or hand operations to us with a managed instance.
Community stays free and open source forever. Paid self-host licenses add SSO, RBAC, and audit logging. Managed Dagu Cloud is available from $20/month if you'd rather not run the platform yourself.
Run Dagu on your own infrastructure
Community is free and open source under GPLv3 — unlimited servers, unlimited workers, no strings. Paid tiers only add enterprise security (SSO, RBAC, audit logging) and support when your team needs them.
Download the binary and you're done. Pick a paid tier only if you need the extras.
- 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
Create a 14-day Pro license in minutes — 14 days, No credit card required. Start free Pro trial
Prefer not to run the platform? Dagu Cloud manages it.
A dedicated Dagu instance isolated from other tenants, operated by us. For teams who'd rather not deal with servers, upgrades, or networking. Request Medium or larger when you need more headroom.
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
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.
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.
Download Dagu, or let us run it.
Dagu is open source under GPLv3. Self-host the Community edition at no cost, add enterprise security with a paid license when your team needs it, or hand operations to us with a managed instance.
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