> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kubestarterkit.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Licensing / Pricing

> Source available, not open source

## License

Kube Starter Kit is **source-available**, not open source.

* **Learning and reference?** Go for it. Read the code, understand the patterns, use it for personal projects or experimentation.
* **Using it to run your business?** Please purchase a license.

See the full [LICENSE](https://github.com/DevOps-Directive/kube-starter-kit/blob/main/LICENSE) for details. When you purchase a license, you get perpetual rights: you own the code and can use it indefinitely.

## Pricing

### Unpaid License

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  Free for learning, reference, personal projects, and experimentation.
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### Paid Licenses

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  <Card title="Self-Serve" icon="code">
    **\$8,500** one-time

    * Use of all Terraform modules, Kubernetes manifests, and CI/CD pipelines
    * Access to all future updates
    * **Async support** (Slack/Teams/Discord) for 6 months

    Best for teams with strong Kubernetes and AWS experience who want a solid starting point.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bundled with Consulting" icon="handshake">
    **\$18,500** one-time

    * Everything in Self-Serve
    * **60 hours of consulting** to help you roll out, operationalize, and extend
    * Pair on initial setup, customization, and deployment
    * Priority access to answer questions and review your implementation

    Best for teams who want hands-on guidance during setup.
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### Additional Consulting Hours

Need more help after your initial hours? Additional consulting is available at **\$235/hr**.

Use extra hours for:

* Extending the platform with custom features
* Training your team on operations and maintenance
* Troubleshooting and debugging
* Architecture reviews as your needs evolve

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## Questions?

Not sure if you need a license? Just ask: [sid@devopsdirective.com](mailto:sid@devopsdirective.com)

I'm reasonable. If you're a tiny bootstrapped startup or have an unusual situation, reach out and we'll figure it out.