# Are plugins free using the open-source, self-host option?

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-plugins-free-using-the-open-source-self-host-option/298756>\
**Category:** Self-hosting\
**Tags:** hosting\
**Created:** [March 10, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-plugins-free-using-the-open-source-self-host-option/298756 "2024-03-10T14:17:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 10, 2024, 2:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-plugins-free-using-the-open-source-self-host-option/298756/1 "2024-03-10T14:17:23Z")

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Hi community, I am new to discourse, and I want to better understand the licensing model. For what I read online I see its open source, so we can host it in our own servers or hosting servers and have a forum setup.  
What I want to understand is if all the plugins will also be available for free on the Open Source version or if these are only available for paid customers on certain plans.

Additionally, I want to understand if I can use Open Source discourse for setting up comercial services or products.

Thanks a lot for your feedback

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