documentation/self-host/getting-started.mdx
This section will help you get started with self-hosting your instance of Hoppscotch. If you are looking to self-host your instance of Hoppscotch you will need to have to install a few other dependencies. Go through our prerequisite guide below install all the required dependencies and have the required information ready.
<CardGroup cols={1}> <Card title="Community Edition" iconType="light" icon="circle-arrow-right" href="/documentation/self-host/community-edition/getting-started"> Hoppscotch Community Edition is free and open-source. It is licensed under the MIT License. You can use it for personal and commercial projects. It is a great choice for individuals and small teams. </Card> <Card title="Enterprise Edition" iconType="light" icon="circle-arrow-right" href="/documentation/self-host/enterprise-edition/getting-started"> SAML-based SSO, on-prem deployment, audit logs, and more. Hoppscotch Enterprise Edition is a self-hosted version of Hoppscotch Cloud with enterprise-ready features for teams and organizations. </Card> </CardGroup><Info>Hoppscotch Enterprise Edition is available for on-premise deployment with <ins>priority support</ins>. Contact Hoppscotch Support</Info>
Here's a quick comparison of the two editions:
| Self-Host | Community Edition (CE) | Enterprise Edition (EE) |
|---|---|---|
| We build software in the open, with permissive licenses and thriving communities because we believe investing in open source will help leave the world a little better than we found it. | Deploy Hoppscotch on-premise with our support. Securely manage, organize, and accelerate API-first development at scale. Hoppscotch Self-Host is the one-stop solution to own control over your APIs, data, and privacy. | |
| Distribution | Open-source. | Open-core. |
| Installation | Install, administer, and maintain on your own. | Install, administer, and maintain on your own with our priority support. |
| Upgrades and maintenance | Update it yourself. Quarterly releases. | Guaranteed quarterly updates. Take advantage of the priority support for early birds. |
| Hosting and Deployment | Self-managed so you can deploy in your own data center or cloud capacity. | Self-managed so you can deploy in your own data center or cloud capacity. |
| OAuth Providers | Configure OAuth providers such as Email, GitHub, Google, and Microsoft for third-party authentication. | Configure advanced OAuth providers like SAML-based SSO and OpenID Connect, along with Email, GitHub, Google, and Microsoft, to enable comprehensive third-party authentication options. |
| Workspace Management | Invite Workspace Members, Assign roles and remove members with Owner rights. | Invite Workspace Members, Assign roles and remove members with Owner rights. |
| Advanced admin tools | Not included. | Access advanced admin tools to govern, audit, and secure user permissions and data. Includes features like user permissions, audit logs, and more. |
| Access Controls | Not included. | Implement robust access controls, including domain whitelisting and site protection, to enhance security and restrict access to authorized users only. |
| Support | Community forums. | Dedicated support from the Hoppscotch team to provide critical response, help establish best practices, and be an on-demand resource for ongoing questions. |
| Pricing | Free. | $19/user/mo |
| Billed monthly. | ||
| Book a demo for a free trial. |
<Tip>Jump to the Community Edition or Enterprise Edition guide to get started.</Tip>