Pricing
Frontman pricing is simple right now: free during early access.
Frontman itself is currently free and open source. If you connect your own model provider, that provider may still charge for usage. When hosted plans launch, this page is where we'll publish them.
Current plan
Free during early access
If you want to try Frontman in a real project today, you can. The product is in early access, but the core workflow is available now.
- •Frontman itself is free during early access
- •Open-source codebase with normal local development workflows
- •Visual editing, annotations, screenshots, file edits, and git-friendly diffs
- •Bring your own provider keys or use supported OAuth sign-in options where available
What can still cost money?
- •If you connect paid model providers like Anthropic, OpenAI, or OpenRouter, those providers may bill you under their own pricing
- •Self-hosting, local dev infrastructure, and your own cloud resources remain your responsibility
- •When Frontman launches paid hosted plans, this page will list plan limits, billing, and team features directly
Need the setup details?
Start with installation, then configure API keys or follow the self-hosting guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frontman free right now?
Yes. Frontman is currently free and open source during early access. You can install it, run it locally, and use the core workflow without a Frontman subscription.
Do I need a credit card?
Not for Frontman itself during early access. If you choose to connect a paid AI provider with your own API key, that provider may bill you separately under its normal pricing.
Why might I still see model charges?
Frontman can route requests through providers like Anthropic, OpenAI, or OpenRouter. If you bring your own key, inference usage is billed by that provider, not by Frontman.
Can I self-host Frontman?
Yes. Frontman includes self-hosting documentation. If you want full control over deployment and infrastructure, use the self-hosting guide and connect your own model providers.
Want to evaluate Frontman before paid plans launch?
Read how the product works, compare it with other AI coding tools, or install it in a real app and see the workflow yourself.