Zencoder for Open Source
Free for Open Source Projects

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Accelerate your open source contributions. Write better code, comprehensive docs, and thorough tests. Free forever for public repositories.

50K+ Contributors
10K+ Projects
100% Free

Empowering the Open Source Community with AI

Open source is the backbone of modern software. From Linux to React, from Python to Kubernetes, open source projects power the world's technology. But maintaining these projects is hard work—often unpaid, always underappreciated, and increasingly complex.

That's why Zencoder is free for open source. We believe that developers who give their time and talent to the community deserve the best tools. Whether you're maintaining a popular library, contributing to a project, or starting something new, Zencoder accelerates your work without costing a penny.

Write better code with AI-powered suggestions. Generate comprehensive documentation that actually gets read. Create test suites that catch bugs before users do. Handle issues and pull requests more efficiently. Focus on innovation while AI handles the repetitive tasks.

Join thousands of open source maintainers and contributors who are building better software, faster. No credit card, no trial period, no catch. Just verify your public repository and get unlimited access to Zencoder's full feature set.

Open Source Benefits

Everything You Need to Contribute

From first-time contributors to maintainers, AI helps you build better open source software.

Better Contributions
Write quality code that meets project standards and passes reviews faster
  • Code style compliance
  • Test generation
  • PR descriptions
Documentation
Generate comprehensive docs, READMEs, and API documentation automatically
  • README generation
  • API documentation
  • Code comments
Maintenance
Keep projects healthy with automated issue triage, security fixes, and updates
  • Security scanning
  • Dependency updates
  • Issue templates
Issue Management
Triage bugs, respond to users, and manage feature requests efficiently
  • Auto-labeling issues
  • Response templates
  • Duplicate detection
Code Review
Review PRs faster with AI-powered analysis and suggestions
  • Automated reviews
  • Style checking
  • Performance analysis
Community Building
Foster a welcoming community with better communication tools
  • Contributor guides
  • Code of conduct
  • Onboarding workflows

How Open Source Projects Use Zencoder

For Maintainers

Manage your project more efficiently with AI assistance. Automatically review pull requests, generate release notes, update documentation, and respond to issues. Spend less time on maintenance and more time on innovation.

Zencoder helps you maintain consistent code quality, enforce project standards, and onboard new contributors faster. Keep your project healthy and growing.

For Contributors

Make meaningful contributions to projects you care about. Zencoder helps you understand codebases faster, write code that matches project style, and create pull requests that get merged on the first try.

Perfect for first-time contributors or experienced developers diving into new projects. Get up to speed quickly and start making an impact.

Documentation Excellence

Great documentation is crucial for open source success. Zencoder generates comprehensive READMEs, API documentation, tutorials, and examples. Keep documentation in sync with code changes automatically.

Support multiple languages, generate interactive examples, and create documentation that helps users actually use your project.

Security & Quality

Protect your users with automated security scanning and dependency updates. Zencoder identifies vulnerabilities, suggests fixes, and helps you maintain a secure codebase.

Automated testing, code coverage analysis, and performance monitoring ensure your project maintains high quality as it grows.

Supporting the Ecosystem

We believe in giving back to the community that makes software development possible. That's why Zencoder is free for open source—no limits, no trials, no hidden costs. If your code is open, our tools are free.

Transparent Pricing

Choose Your Plan

Pricing designed for open source contributors. Start free, scale as you grow.

Free
$0/month
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  • 30 AI calls per day
  • Basic AI models
  • Community support
  • No credit card required
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Starter
$19/month
For professionals
  • 280 premium calls/day
  • ~8,400 calls/month
  • Auto & Auto+ models
  • Unlimited BYOK
  • 7-day free trial
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Core
$49/user/mo
For teams
  • 750 premium calls/day
  • Multi-repo indexing
  • Team analytics
  • SSO & audit logs
  • Priority support
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Advanced
$119/user/mo
Maximum power
  • 1,900 premium calls/day
  • Claude Opus 4.1 access
  • All Core features
  • Custom integrations
  • Dedicated support
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All plans include: SSL encryption, 99.9% uptime SLA, GDPR compliance

Need more? Max plan at $250/month with 4,200 calls/day
Community Impact
Empowering Open Source
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I qualify for the free open source license?

Any public repository on GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket qualifies. Simply sign up with your account, verify your public repository, and you'll get instant access to all Zencoder features for free.

Are there any limitations on the free license?

No! Open source projects get full access to all Zencoder features with no limitations. The same tools that enterprise customers pay thousands for are completely free for open source.

Can I use Zencoder for multiple open source projects?

Absolutely! Your free license covers all your public repositories. Contribute to as many projects as you want, maintain multiple libraries—it's all included.

What about private development of open source projects?

We understand some open source projects need private development branches. Contact us for special arrangements—we're flexible and want to support your project's needs.

How can I contribute to Zencoder itself?

We love contributions! Check out our GitHub repository for open issues, feature requests, and contribution guidelines. We also have a bug bounty program for security researchers.

Join the Open Source Revolution

Start building better open source software today. Free forever, no credit card required.