Outline Pricing 2026
Plans, costs, and free options for Outline
Last updated: January 27, 2026
TL;DR: Outline Pricing
Pricing Model
Freemium
Starting Price
$10/mo
Free Option
Yes ✓
Freemium
Pricing Model
Outline offers a free tier with basic features, plus paid plans for users who need more advanced functionality.
Free Tier Available
Basic features included at no cost
Paid Upgrades
Premium features with paid plans
Free trial available (14 days)
Available Plans
Self-Hosted Community
Free
- Open source
- Full features
- Community support
- Self-managed
Cloud Hosted
$10/mo
- Managed hosting
- Automatic updates
- Email support
- 30% nonprofit discount
Outline vs Competitors: Pricing Comparison
See how Outline pricing compares to similar tools in Knowledge Base
| Tool | Free Tier | Starting Price | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OutlineCurrent Fast team wiki | Yes | $10/mo | —/100 | Details → |
 GitBookTop Rated Documentation for technical teams | Yes | $6.7/mo | 86/100 | Pricing → |
LogseqBest Value Open-source knowledge base | Yes | Free | 84/100 | Pricing → |
 Craft Beautiful document editor | Yes | $4.80/mo | 85/100 | Pricing → |
Prices shown are starting prices. Actual pricing may vary based on features and team size.
See all alternatives →Outline Pricing FAQ
How much does Outline cost?
Outline offers the following plans: Self-Hosted Community (Free), Cloud Hosted ($10/mo). A free tier is available. A 14-day free trial is offered.
Is there a free version of Outline?
Yes, Outline offers a free Self-Hosted Community plan that includes Open source, Full features, Community support.
Does Outline offer a free trial?
Yes, Outline offers a 14-day free trial so you can test before committing.
What are cheaper alternatives to Outline?
Free or freemium alternatives include GitBook, Logseq, Craft. View our full comparison to find the best value.