Pricing
All 26 packages are free and open source, forever. Pay only for managed hosting, premium modules, or templates that accelerate your build.
Plans
Self-Hosted
NovaHelm Cloud
Managed
Your Own Platform
All Access Pass
One flat subscription. Every module, template, and theme — now and in the future.
Unlock every premium module, template, and theme — now and in the future.
Pro Cloud Tiers
All Cloud plans include the full platform — differences are in resource limits and support.
Starter $19/mo | Growth $49/mo | Scale $99/mo | |
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| Database | 2 GB | 10 GB | 50 GB |
| File Storage | 10 GB | 50 GB | 200 GB |
| Monthly Active Users | 5,000 | 25,000 | 100,000 |
| Background Workers | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Custom Domains | 1 custom | 3 custom | Unlimited |
| Support | Priority email | Priority + Slack | |
| Backups | Daily | Daily + on-demand | Continuous |
All plans include managed Postgres, Redis, and object storage. Eject to self-hosted anytime via novahelm eject.
Marketplace
AI, Commerce, Realtime, Analytics, i18n, Project Management — extend your project with pre-built modules. Free and premium options available.
Browse ModulesSupport the Project
If NovaHelm saves you weeks of work, consider sponsoring. Your support funds continued development of the open-source core.
View Sponsor TiersThe core NovaHelm framework — all 26 packages — is free and open source under the MIT license. We don't charge for self-hosting, and we never will. There are no usage limits, no hidden quotas, and no bait-and-switch.
We make money in three ways: Pro Cloud (managed hosting for teams who don't want to run infrastructure), premium modules and templates (advanced capabilities like Kanban, Gantt, and Creator Studio available as a one-time or subscription purchase), and Enterprise (dedicated infrastructure and support for larger teams).
This model lets us keep the core free forever while building a sustainable business. When you buy a premium module or spin up a Cloud project, you're directly funding continued development of the open-source core.
Configure your stack and see exactly what you'll pay.
Free forever — self-host anywhere
FAQ
Yes. All 26 core packages are MIT-licensed and free to use. There are no license keys, no build-time gates, and no feature gating. You can self-host NovaHelm forever at zero cost.
Revenue comes from optional extras: premium templates ($29–49 one-time), specialty modules ($49–99), and NovaHelm Cloud managed hosting ($0–99/mo). The core platform is always free.
Absolutely. NovaHelm runs on any infrastructure that supports Docker — your own VPS, bare metal, AWS, GCP, or any cloud provider. The CLI handles scaffolding, deployment, and operations.
NovaHelm Cloud is managed hosting that includes PostgreSQL, Redis, file storage, and automatic deployments. There are 4 tiers from Hobby (free) to Scale ($99/mo). You can eject to self-hosted anytime with `novahelm eject`.
TypeScript end-to-end: Fastify 5, React 19, tRPC v11, Drizzle ORM, PostgreSQL 16, Redis, BullMQ, Socket.io, Expo 55 for mobile, shadcn/ui, Tailwind CSS 4, and 30+ more battle-tested tools — all pre-wired.
No. The core packages are MIT-licensed and you own your code. NovaHelm Cloud users can run `novahelm eject` to convert to a self-hosted deployment at any time. Your data and codebase are always yours.
NovaHelm is designed for new projects via `novahelm new`. However, individual packages (auth, storage, jobs, etc.) can be adopted incrementally into existing TypeScript projects.
Yes. NovaHelm includes Expo 55 and React Native with NativeWind for styling. Mobile apps share the same auth, API client, and TypeScript types as your web app — one codebase, both platforms.
Community support via GitHub Discussions is free for everyone. Cloud Starter plans include email support, Growth and Scale include priority support. The Supporter program ($5–25/mo) gives you a priority Discord channel and direct access to maintainers.
Run `npx novahelm new my-app`, choose a template (SaaS, Commerce, or Content), and then `novahelm dev` to start developing. The CLI sets up your database, auth, admin panel, and API automatically.
NovaHelm is currently in pre-launch. The core packages are stable and actively developed. NovaHelm Cloud and the template marketplace are coming soon. Sign up for early access to be notified at launch.
Yes — NovaHelm is designed to be AI-friendly. Typed schemas, consistent naming conventions, auto-generated APIs, and comprehensive TypeScript types give AI tools like Claude, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot the structure they need to write great code.