thirdweb Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
thirdweb pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $499 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, 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
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
thirdweb's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Web, mobile & gaming SDKs
- Contract & wallet APIs
- Audited smart contracts
- Account abstraction
- Managed infrastructure (RPC, IPFS)
- Community support
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Everything in Starter
- Custom in-app wallet authentication
- Email support
- 48hr guaranteed response time
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| users | Unlimited | Unlimited/Higher |
| requests | Standard rate limits | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Everything in Starter or Custom in-app wallet authentication
- 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
- thirdweb branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
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 Growth Plan Comparison
| Starter $0 | Growth $99/month | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 6 included | 4+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | thirdweb branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Developers and small teams getting started with web3 | Growing apps needing custom authentication and support |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is thirdweb free?
Yes, thirdweb offers a forever free plan with 6 core features included. However, there are limits on users, requests that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in thirdweb's free plan?
thirdweb's free plan includes: Web, mobile & gaming SDKs, Contract & wallet APIs, Audited smart contracts, Account abstraction, Managed infrastructure (RPC, IPFS), and 1 more features. Key limits include users: Unlimited, requests: Standard rate limits.
03 What's NOT included in thirdweb's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Everything in Starter, Custom in-app wallet authentication, Email support, 48hr guaranteed response time. You'll also have thirdweb branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from thirdweb's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Everything in Starter or Custom in-app wallet authentication, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $99/month.
05 Is thirdweb's free plan really free forever?
Yes, thirdweb'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.
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