GET 3 NODES FREE

Portainer is your enterprise container management platform enabling you to manage your Kubernetes, Docker and Podman environments in a single, intuitive platform.

Start your journey with Portainer here by getting the first three nodes free. Complete the form, and we'll send you a Business Edition license key.

Business Edition includes all of the features of Community Edition, plus:

Role Based Access Controls (RBAC)
Authentication and Activity Audit Logging
Enhanced Support for OAuth
Private Registry Management
Advanced GitOps
Resource Management Quotas
Automatic Backups to S3
And more. View all Business Edition features

Requires Portainer version 2.18.4 or newer. Navigate to the Upgrading Portainer section of documentation to find out more.

Frequently asked questions

What's a Node?

A Node is a physical or virtual device running a container runtime.

View “What’s a Node for licensing purposes?” for more information.

Can I use my 3 Nodes Free license in an Edge deployment?

Yes, the 3 node free license will work in both data center and edge environments.

Are the 3 nodes really free?

Yes, the first 3 Nodes of Portainer business are provided for free. The program has been designed so you can get started with Business Edition quickly and easily. Portainer will send you a license key for an initial term of 1 year from your date of sign-up. Each year, you will be required to reapply for a 3 Nodes Free license without cost for as long as you use Portainer Business with 3 Nodes or fewer.

Can I move my license to another Portainer instance?

If for some reason you need to move the server that your Portainer instance is on, you have temporary (must not exceed 7 days) permission to move your license key to an additional instance. As soon as the move is complete, you must remove the license key from the older server. Other than this, your license key must not be used in more than instance.

Can my organization get multiple 3 node free licenses?

No, each company (as defined by a web domain) can obtain and utilize a single 3 Nodes free license. However, we recognize that large organizations may have multiple teams that don’t talk to each other or are working on various projects. If you are blocked because your organization already has a free license, please “Contact Us” for more information.

What happens if I exceed my node count?

You are legally obliged to respect the node count as outlined in our terms, and described fully in the legally binding license agreement between us. Additionally, we reserve the right to limit some or all of the product capability should the node count be exceeded.

How do I add additional nodes on top of my 3 free?

The program has been designed so you can get started with Business Edition quickly and easily. If you or your company need additional Nodes, please visit our Pricing page.

Are the Take 3 Nodes supported?

Our Take 3 (3 nodes free) users can get support via our Portainer on Github

How do I get started?

Sign up for your 3 nodes free license here. Then follow the install instructions for Portainer Business here. You’ll be asked for your license key (which gets emailed to you) during the installation process.

Still have more questions? Our team are here to help.