Pricing

Start free. Scale when you are ready.

Simple per-developer pricing for every stage, from a first side project to an org-wide rollout.

Community

Best for individual developers.

$0/ dev / month
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What you get

  • 30 test runs per month
  • 1 repository
  • 1 user
  • Custom context and rules
  • No credit card required

Enterprise

Best for organizations at scale.

Custom
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Everything in Pro, plus

  • SSO and SAML
  • Self-host in your own infrastructure
  • Audit logs and data controls
  • Dedicated support, SLA, and onboarding
  • Custom DPA and terms of service
  • Custom invoicing and payment terms
[ Open source ]

Free for open source projects

Kerno is free for qualified non-commercial projects with an MIT or Apache license.

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[ Startup discount ]

50% off for early-stage startups

Pre-Series A startups with under $2M revenue in the past 12 months get 50% off Kerno.

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FAQs

Got any extra questions? Reach out on our community channel and we'll be happy to help.

What's included in the free plan?

30 tests per month, 1 repository, and 1 user. KIT (the code-intelligence graph) is free and unlimited on all plans, including Community. No credit card required.

What counts as a "test"?

Every time Kerno creates or updates a test scenario, that counts as one test. If an endpoint has 5 scenarios, that's 5 tests. Running existing baseline validations against your code changes doesn't count toward your limit, only creating new scenarios or updating existing ones does.

Can I switch plans or cancel anytime?

Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time. No long-term contracts.

Can I try Kerno before paying?

Yes. The free plan is fully functional with no credit card required. Install the CLI (npm i @kerno/cli), authenticate, and start validating. Upgrade to Pro when you need unlimited tests or more than one repo.

What's the difference between Pro and Enterprise?

Pro gives you unlimited tests, repos, and users. Enterprise adds bulk test actions and advanced team analytics. If you're a single developer or small team, Pro is enough. Enterprise is for multi-team organizations that need centralized visibility.

Is there an annual discount?

Yes. Annual billing is roughly 25-30% off compared to paying monthly.

Do you offer discounts for startups or open source projects?

Yes. Qualified open source projects get free usage. Pre-Series A startups get significant discounts.