Overview
Understanding SurrealDB’s pricing and licensing models is essential for planning and procurement.
This article outlines how SurrealDB pricing works across Surreal Cloud and self-hosted deployments, explains the Business Source License (BSL), and clarifies how teams of all sizes can start for free and scale with confidence.
Self-hosted: free under BSL
SurrealDB is source-available under the Business Source License (BSL) 1.1. This means:
Free for non-commercial use: Ideal for development, testing, and internal applications.
Commercial use restrictions: Commercial SaaS or cloud providers need a commercial license.
License transition: After a set period, the BSL transitions to an open-source license.
For full details, refer to our license page.
Surreal Cloud: usage-based pricing
Surreal Cloud offers a fully managed, scalable deployment of SurrealDB with usage-based pricing. Key features include:
Pay-as-you-go model: Costs are based on actual usage, allowing for flexibility.
Support tiers: Various support levels are available to meet different operational needs.
High availability and observability: Built-in features ensure reliability and performance monitoring.
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For detailed pricing information, visit the SurrealDB pricing page.
Commercial licensing for enterprises
Enterprises requiring advanced features, dedicated support, or custom agreements can opt for a commercial license. This includes:
Enhanced support: Priority access to SurrealDB experts.
Custom SLAs: Service Level Agreements tailored to business needs.
Flexible deployment options: On-premises, cloud, or hybrid solutions.
When to contact sales
Consider reaching out to the sales team if:
You are a commercial SaaS or cloud provider seeking to use SurrealDB.
Your organisation requires specific compliance or security features.
You need a tailored support plan or custom deployment.