Helm Pricing 2026

Plans, hidden costs, and alternatives compared

Reviews on G2

1 plans tracked Updated Sep 2026

Cite this data: Toolradar, Helm pricing verified Sep 2026, toolradar.com/tools/helm/pricing

Helm is free.

Verified Sep 2026 from the official pricing page.

Is Helm worth the price?

Great value

Helm is entirely free and open source, making its pricing exceptionally fair and generous.

As a CNCF project, it offers immense value at no cost, which is unparalleled in the market. It's best for any organization or individual using Kubernetes who needs a robust package manager.

Pricing Plans

Free

Open source

Package manager
Charts
Templating
Releases

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How Helm compares

5 of 5 direct competitors offer a free plan.

Tool	Starting price	Free plan
Helm	Free	Yes
Kustomize	Free	Yes
Argo CD	Free	Yes
Flux	Free	Yes
Pulumi	$40/month, billing unit not specified	Yes
Terraform	Contact sales	Yes

Helm Pricing FAQ

How much does Helm cost?

Helm is free to use. No subscription or one-time fee is required for the core product.

Does Helm have a free plan?

Yes. Helm offers a free plan called "Free". It includes: Package manager, Charts, Templating.

What are alternatives to Helm?

Alternatives to Helm include Kustomize, Argo CD, Flux, Pulumi. Kustomize, Argo CD, Flux are fully free. Pulumi starts at $40/month, billing unit not specified.