Simple, transparent pricing
One platform, three licensing tracks: matched to your environment. Every plan includes all Business Edition features from day one.
Select your use case above
Are you running containers for personal use, enterprise infrastructure, or industrial edge deployments?
Home & Student
For personal projects, homelabs, and learning. Non-commercial use only. All Business Edition features included.
Home & Student
All Business Edition features for personal use, homelabs, and students learning container management.
- All Portainer Business Edition features
- Up to 15 nodes
- Docker, Swarm, and Kubernetes support
- Full RBAC and access control
- GitOps and app templates
- Community support via GitHub Discussions
Common questions
What counts as a node?
A node is any server, VM, Raspberry Pi, desktop, laptop, industrial computer, or embedded device capable of running containers via Docker, Kubernetes, or another orchestrator: whether it hosts the Portainer Server or is managed by one.
Can I use this for a small business?
No. The Home & Student license is strictly non-commercial. Any business use: regardless of company size: is not permitted and license keys will be revoked. For business use, see the Enterprise IT plans.
What support is included?
Community support via GitHub Discussions. The Portainer community is active and responsive. For commercial support, upgrade to a Business Edition plan.
Do Docker, Swarm, and Kubernetes need separate licenses?
No. A single Portainer license covers all orchestrators and container runtimes across your licensed nodes.
Enterprise IT Pricing
For businesses and organizations deploying containers across data centers, cloud, and hybrid environments. Commercial use. All plans include every Business Edition feature.
Starter
Perfect for small businesses or teams beginning their containerization journey.
- All Business Edition features
- Docker, Swarm & Kubernetes
- RBAC, SSO & audit logging
- GitOps & app templates
- Community support
- Online purchase: instant activation
Scale
Ideal for businesses that require expert assistance and commercial support.
- Everything in Starter
- 9×5 Next Business Day support
- Onboarding support included
- Purchase via invoice or reseller
- Vendor onboarding available
Enterprise
For business-critical deployments where full access to Portainer's expertise is required.
- Everything in Scale
- Assigned support engineer
- Customisable license agreement
- Production & non-production node options
- Security assessment report
- 24/7 support option
- Managed Platform Services option
Common questions
What counts as a node?
Any server, VM, Raspberry Pi, desktop, laptop, industrial computer, or embedded device capable of running containers that is either running the Portainer Server or is managed by one. Node tiers are measured in logical CPUs (vCPUs): 1 vCPU = 1 Intel/AMD CPU core hyperthread. In non-virtual environments, 2 physical cores = 1 vCPU.
Can I add more nodes to my subscription?
Starter and Scale plans have a fixed node count for the term and can be adjusted at renewal. Enterprise plans support mid-term node additions: contact sales to expand your license at any point during your subscription. Prices are in USD and exclude local, regional, or national taxes.
Do Docker, Swarm, and Kubernetes need separate licenses?
No. A single Portainer license covers all orchestrators and runtimes across your licensed nodes: no additional fees for using Docker, Swarm, and Kubernetes together.
Do you offer professional services?
Yes. Enterprise customers have access to consulting, implementation, configuration, and support engagements. We also offer an Engineer-as-a-Service model: a Portainer platform engineer works directly alongside your existing team, providing hands-on expertise without the cost of a full-time hire. A full Managed Platform Services option is also available for organizations that want Portainer to run the platform on their behalf.
Can I pitch Portainer to my manager?
Yes: we have resources to help. Ask us for our pitch email template and the Portainer Solution Overview whitepaper. Contact our team and we'll send them directly.
Is there a free trial for Enterprise?
Yes. Enterprises can request an Enterprise Free Trial and we'll create a trial license key tailored to your environment. Contact sales to arrange this.
Industrial & IoT Pricing
Purpose-built for edge deployments, OT environments, factories, and distributed IoT fleets. Node types priced to reflect real edge hardware: not data center vCPU counts.
IIoT Professional
For organizations deploying and managing up to 100 edge and IoT devices with a single Portainer server.
- All Business Edition features
- Onboarding assistance included
- 9×5 support
- Click-through license agreement
- Professional Services available (add-on)
- Async edge agent: offline-safe operation
- Fleet grouping and staged rollouts
IIoT Enterprise
For large-scale industrial and IoT fleets with no upper limit on devices managed. Full enterprise support and services.
- Everything in Professional
- Industrial App Portal ; included
- Prioritized 9×5 support
- Assigned support engineer
- Customizable license agreement
- Vendor onboarding available
- Multi-instance (prod, dev, test)
- Security assessment report
- Professional Services available (add-on)
Priced for real edge hardware
Edge and IIoT nodes are licensed by hardware class, not cloud vCPU. Each type reflects the constraints of the hardware in the field.
≤ 16 cores
Single-socket servers deployed at the edge. Rack or tower form factor. Suitable for regional hubs and site servers.
≤ 10 cores
Industrial PCs and gateways on the plant floor or in field enclosures. Fanless, DIN-rail, or rugged form factors.
≤ 4 cores
Small form factor mini PCs and Linux-based PLCs. Typical deployments include CNC integration and conveyor control.
≤ 1 GHz
Low-power sensor nodes and single-board computers at the far edge. Raspberry Pi-class and below.
Common questions
How is edge node licensing different from standard nodes?
Edge and IIoT nodes are licensed by hardware class rather than vCPU count. This reflects the real-world constraints of industrial and IoT hardware, where a "node" might be a $30 sensor rather than a cloud VM.
Can Portainer operate in disconnected / air-gapped environments?
Yes. The Async Edge Agent is specifically designed for intermittently connected and fully offline environments. Commands queue at the server and execute when connectivity is restored. No continuous connection is required.
Do you offer a live demo?
Yes. Contact our IIoT specialist team and we'll arrange a live demo tailored to your environment: factory, energy, logistics, or distributed retail fleet.
Does the IIoT team require Kubernetes expertise?
No. Portainer's Industrial IoT Portal abstracts Kubernetes entirely. Operators interact with machines, applications, locations, and status: not Kubernetes primitives. No YAML knowledge required.
Not sure which plan is right for you?
Talk to our team. We'll help you find the right fit: whether that's the free tier, a Starter plan you can buy online today, or a custom Enterprise arrangement.