Plans & Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is October CMS Open Source?

  Yes, the platform source code is publicly available on GitHub and is not compiled or encrypted. A license is required to run October CMS in production, which gives you access to the Update Gateway, Marketplace ecosystem and community support.

• Can I try October CMS before committing?

  Every new account comes with a complimentary license for the first year, so you can build and launch your website without any upfront cost. This gives you full access to the platform, updates and marketplace while you evaluate whether October CMS is right for you.

  You can also request an online demo via the Home and Features pages, or install a Development Docker Image to explore locally.

• Can I use the same Project License for all my websites?

  Each website requires its own license. This ensures every project gets dedicated access to updates and support.

• If I opt not to renew the Project License, can I still use my website?

  Yes. Your license is perpetual. Non-renewal only removes access to the Update Gateway. Your website continues to run with no suspension or time limit.

• What happens to my admin panel if I don't renew?

  Nothing. You can continue to manage content, users, and settings as normal.

• What about plugins and themes I've already installed?

  Everything installed keeps working. Only future updates are unavailable.

• Are there any security considerations with an expired license?

  Your website remains fully functional and secure with the version you have installed. If a security update is released after your license expires, you can renew at any time to receive it.

• How do you define a Website?

  A Website is defined as a single installation of October CMS.

• Can a Website have different domains?

  Yes. A Website can be hosted on different domains as long as it has the appearance of the same website. For example, the same organization name and branding.

• What about Test and Development environments?

  You are permitted to use the same Project License for the live, development and test environments of a website, e.g. example.com, dev.example.com, and staging.example.com. Multiple development environments representing the same website can use the same license.

• What else does a Project License give me?

  You get access to the Marketplace ecosystem and community forum. A premium support service is also available for professional users.

Still have questions?

Please feel free to contact us if you have questions about the pricing or licensing.