LocalStack Pricing

Purchase localstack in AWS marketplace using your AWS account. In AWS Marketplace you can quickly launch LocalStack with just a few steps. AWS handles billing and payments, and charges appear on your AWS bill.

LocalStack for Snowflake: Emulators & Enhancements

What services are emulated in each LocalStack for AWS plan?

Each plan includes a defined set of emulated AWS services. For the complete service list by plan, see Emulated Services. For plan-level capabilities and entitlements, see Plan Comparison.

Do you offer free access for open-source projects?

Yes! If you maintain a non-commercial, open-source project, we invite you to apply for a free LocalStack for AWS license (Ultimate tier) and/or a free LocalStack for Snowflake license.
‍Eligibility Criteria
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Non-Commercial: The project must not be owned by a for-profit entity (community-based support like GitHub Sponsors or Open Collective is fully permitted!).
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‍OSI-Approved License: Your project must be licensed under an Open Source Initiative-approved license (e.g., MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL).
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‍Publicly Accessible: Source code must be available in a public repository (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
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‍Active Development: The project should show signs of active maintenance (e.g., commits within the last 3-6 months).
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‍How to Apply: Visit our LocalStack for Open Source page to submit your application.

What features are included in each LocalStack for AWS plan?

Plans unlock different platform capabilities such as Cloud Pods (shared cloud state), Ephemeral environments (cloud previews/sandboxes), IAM tooling, AWS Replicator, and enterprise governance/deployment options. For a full breakdown, see Plan Comparison.

What is included in the Hobby plan?

The Hobby plan offers a similar level of AWS service emulation as the legacy Community edition, and is designed for hobbyists and others experimenting with AWS recreationally. This makes the Hobby plan the ideal fit for hobbyists looking to maintain access to a fully maintained version of LocalStack for AWS.

The terms of the Hobby plan prohibit use for commercial purposes. Those looking to run LocalStack for AWS in support of commercial software development processes should consider our Base, Ultimate, and Enterprise licenses.

Can I use LocalStack in CI/CD?

Yes. LocalStack supports CI/CD usage across plans and requires authentication via an auth token (including CI auth tokens where applicable). CI usage is subject to our Fair Usage policy and your plan’s terms.

If you’re using LocalStack for commercial CI/CD or shared team pipelines, choose a paid plan or talk to our sales team.

What are Ephemeral environments, and what are “minutes”?

Ephemeral environments let you run a temporary LocalStack instance in the cloud for previews, sandboxes, or isolated testing. You can access them via the LocalStack Web App or by pointing your tools/integrations at the instance endpoint.

Usage is measured in minutes: an Ephemeral instance running for 1 minute consumes 1 minute from your plan’s workspace allowance.

What are Cloud Pods and what does “storage per workspace (lifetime)” mean?

Cloud Pods enable shared, reproducible environment state stored in the cloud—ideal for platform teams standardizing environments and for developers sharing the same setup. Storage is allocated per workspace. “Lifetime” indicates the included storage capacity persists for the workspace (not a monthly reset), subject to plan limits and fair use.

What is covered in LocalStack for Snowflake?

LocalStack for Snowflake is a separate product from LocalStack for AWS, with its own emulator coverage and plan entitlements. For the latest feature and coverage details, see the LocalStack for Snowflake documentation.

Does purchasing LocalStack for AWS include LocalStack for Snowflake (or vice versa)?

No—LocalStack for AWS and LocalStack for Snowflake are distinct offerings and require separate licenses. If you want both under a single account or procurement motion, get in touch with our sales team to discuss packaging options.

Are monthly payment options available?

Yes. Base is self-serve with monthly or annual billing (annual discount shown at checkout). 

‍Ultimate is billed annually by default and is also available monthly via AWS Marketplace. 

‍Enterprise pricing is custom via sales.

For invoicing, PO-based procurement, or non-card terms, contact our team.

Do I need a credit card to start a free trial?

No,a credit card is not required to start a free trial of LocalStack. 

How do I add more licenses to my workspace?

Workspace admins can add licenses at any time. During a trial, you can typically add seats at no cost. During an active subscription, added licenses are billed on a prorated basis (aligned to your billing cycle).

Manage seats in Settings → Billing, and see Managing Users and Licenses for step-by-step instructions.

‍Can licenses be shared by more than one developer at a time?

No. User licenses are assigned to a single individual and are not intended to be pooled across multiple developers concurrently. Licenses can typically be reassigned by admins (for example, when someone changes teams), subject to plan rules and terms.

What tools and integrations are supported by LocalStack?

LocalStack supports popular developer tools and CI systems, including IDE integrations (like VS Code) and common CI providers. For the current list, see Integrations in our documentation.

What’s the difference between the LocalStack Community Emulator and the LocalStack for AWS plans?

The LocalStack Community emulator refers to the legacy open source distribution of LocalStack for AWS (previously available as the Community image). LocalStack for AWS is now delivered as an account-based experience using a single image and plan entitlements. The LocalStack Community emulator will no longer receive product updates going forward. To learn more about this change, visit this blog.

The Hobby plan is free for non-commercial use and provides comparable core emulation capabilities to the legacy Community distribution, while paid plans add commercial use rights and platform entitlements for teams (for example: Cloud Pods, Ephemeral environments, IAM tooling, AWS Replicator, and enterprise governance/deployment options). For details, see Plan Comparison.

Note: LocalStack for Snowflake does not have a community (open source) emulator.

I currently use the legacy open source of LocalStack for AWS. What do I get with a registered account plan?

The LocalStack Community emulator will no longer receive product updates going forward, including security patches for Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVEs).
Registering an account provides access to run a fully maintained version of LocalStack for AWS going forward, which will receive regular updates to maintain parity with AWS services, access new capabilities, and maintain security and compliance.
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Paid plans are designed for teams standardizing LocalStack as part of their delivery infrastructure. They add capabilities such as per-developer auth tokens, shared state via Cloud Pods, Ephemeral preview environments, advanced IAM tooling, AWS Replicator, and enterprise governance/deployment options.
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If you’re not sure which plan fits, contact sales and we’ll recommend based on your workflow.

What’s the difference between Basic, Standard, Priority, and Enterprise support?

Support tiers differ by responsiveness, coverage, and the level of guidance included. Enterprise support typically includes more tailored onboarding and ongoing partnership. For details, see Support Model.

Can I use LocalStack on a computer not connected to the internet?

In many cases, yes—after authentication is completed (for example, validating your auth token). Some features may require periodic connectivity depending on your plan and configuration.

For fully offline environments, Enterprise can support offline and air-gapped image
delivery.

See Auth Token and Offline/Air-gapped documentation.

Do you support SSO/SCIM and enterprise governance controls?

Yes. Enterprise plans can include SSO and SCIM for centralized authentication and automated user provisioning, along with additional governance and deployment options. Contact our sales team for availability and configuration.

Do you support additional AWS regions or GovCloud?

Yes. Enterprise plans can include additional AWS regions and GovCloud support depending on requirements. Contact Sales to confirm availability.