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Free Cloud Compute for Open Source Projects

Get powerful, no-cost virtual machines to build, test, and scale your open source software. Apply today and join a global network of supported developers.

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Who we support

How It Works

Get your open source project hosted for free with DartNode in a few simple steps.
Eligible projects have a public GitHub/GitLab repo with 100+ stars.

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Showcase DartNode

Add the DartNode logo to your project's main README.md file. Use the snippet below:

[![Powered by DartNode](https://dartnode.com/branding/DN-Open-Source.png)](https://dartnode.com "Powered by DartNode - Free VPS for Open Source")
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Link to Us

Ensure the logo in your README links back to dartnode.com.

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Apply Below

Scroll down and paste your repository URL into the application form.

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Get Your Free VPS

We'll review your application. If approved, your VPS is set up automatically and stays active as long as our logo is featured!

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Ready to power up your open source project? Fill out the form below once logged in.

Ensure you've added our logo and link to your README before applying.

Features
That Don't Break the Bank

Unlimited Bandwidth

We don't limit or meter the bandwidth of our servers, you can use much bandwidth per month as long as it falls within our Acceptable Use Policy.

100% Uptime

We own and operate our own IP network and Autonomous System, allowing us to provide a 100% uptime guarantee.

Instant Setup

Launch your projects without delay. Complete your order and our system will provision your server in minutes, so you can get started on your digital journey right away.

rDNS Access

We are a member organization of ARIN and own and operate our own IP Blocks, with this you have access to the reverse DNS entries.

Custom ISO

Upload a customer ISO to each server, allowing you un-paralleled access to your server.

Disaster Recovery

We take a backup of every server on a daily basis and store it off site as our disaster recovery plan, you can access the same backups for a small monthly fee.


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