Zesty Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Zesty costs Free to $99 per per month as of April 2026. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
Yes, Zesty offers a forever free plan as of April 2026. The free tier includes 4 features with limits on automation. Paid plans start at $99/per month base + per managed resource fee (Paid (Savings-Based)). Pricing verified from 2 sources by CostBench.
Zesty's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Cloud cost visibility
- Savings recommendations
- Limited automation features
- AWS integration
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Automated EC2 and RDS commitment management
- EBS dynamic provisioning (up to 65% EBS savings)
- Continuous rightsizing without manual intervention
- Net savings guarantee
- AWS Marketplace billing available
- Cost analytics and reporting
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| automation | Limited; full automation requires paid plan | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Automated EC2 and RDS commitment management or EBS dynamic provisioning (up to 65% EBS savings)
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Limited automation features
- No full automated commitment management
- EBS dynamic provisioning not included
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Paid (Savings-Based) Plan Comparison
| Free $0 | Paid (Savings-Based) $99/per month base + per managed resource fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 4 included | 6+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Zesty branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Teams wanting to assess potential savings before enabling automated optimization | AWS-heavy teams wanting hands-free commitment optimization with a pay-for-savings model |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Zesty free?
Yes, Zesty offers a forever free plan with 4 core features included. However, there are limits on automation that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Zesty's free plan?
Zesty's free plan includes: Cloud cost visibility, Savings recommendations, Limited automation features, AWS integration. Key limits include automation: Limited; full automation requires paid plan.
03 What's NOT included in Zesty's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Automated EC2 and RDS commitment management, EBS dynamic provisioning (up to 65% EBS savings), Continuous rightsizing without manual intervention, Net savings guarantee, AWS Marketplace billing available. You'll also have Zesty branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Zesty's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Automated EC2 and RDS commitment management or EBS dynamic provisioning (up to 65% EBS savings), require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $99/per month base + per managed resource fee.
05 Is Zesty's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Zesty's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.