Unlimited dashboards
Build unlimited dashboards in the 1 embedded application your license covers. The license runs for 1 year and is renewable.
Community license
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Bold BI Community License is free for companies and individuals with under $1,000,000 USD in annual gross revenue, 5 or fewer developers and 10 or fewer total employees. It covers 1 embedded application for 1 year, renewable, with unlimited dashboards, and runs on Windows or Linux. Eligibility is verified in about 2 business days.
For eligible teams
Free
1 embedded application, 1 year, renewable.
- Unlimited dashboards.
- Windows installer and Linux package.
- Up to 2 support tickets a week.
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Am I eligible? Companies and individuals with less than $1,000,000 USD in annual gross revenue, 5 or fewer developers and 10 or fewer total employees.
- Syscon
- Networcx
- A4B
- DigiQuip
- CarNow
- Revver
- Smartway2
- GeniusVets
- Talentegy
< $1M
Annual gross revenue to qualify
2 business days
About how long eligibility checks take
1 year
License term, renewable
Community license
How long does a Bold BI Community License last?
A Bold BI Community License covers 1 embedded application for 1 year, renewable, and Bold BI reviews it once a year. Eligibility requires under $1,000,000 USD in annual gross revenue, 5 or fewer developers and 10 or fewer total employees.
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How do I get a Bold BI Community License?
Getting a Bold BI Community License takes 4 steps: apply, verify, get your key and build. Bold BI reviews the license once a year. You install it with the Windows installer or the Linux package.
Apply
Submit the Community License request form.
Verify
Bold BI verifies eligibility in about 2 business days.
Get your key
Receive your Community License key after verification.
Build
Build and embed dashboards in your application.
Included
What does the Bold BI Community License include?
The Bold BI Community License covers 1 embedded application for 1 year with unlimited dashboards, plus the deployment, embedding and integration options below.
Windows and Linux deployment
Install with the Windows installer or the Linux package. Virtual machine deployment and unlimited deployment servers are included. Paid licenses add Docker, Kubernetes and Managed hosting.
iframe and SDK embedding
Embed dashboards with iframe embedding or the SDK. Embedding is available in all 3 editions of Bold BI.
Office 365 and Azure AD
Office 365 integration and Azure AD integration are included.
Multitenancy
Multitenancy is included in the Community License. Multi-tenancy is supported in Managed Private Cloud and On-Premises, not in Cloud Edition.
Support tickets
Up to 2 support tickets a week are included. Paid licenses have unlimited tickets.
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How does the Bold BI Community License compare with a paid license?
The Bold BI Community License differs from a paid license in application scope, deployment options, support tickets and a few features, as the table shows.
| Features | Community License (Free) | Paid license (From $499 a month in USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Applications licensed | 1 embedded application | Per user, per application or enterprise license |
| License term | 1 year, renewable | Subscription billed monthly or annually |
| Deployment options | Windows installer and Linux package | Windows, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes and Managed hosting |
| iframe and SDK embedding | Included | Included in all 3 editions |
| Multitenancy | Included | Managed Private Cloud and On-Premises editions, not Cloud Edition |
| White labeling | Not included | Included |
| Syncfusion managed hosting | Not included | Available |
| Autoscale deployment | Limited | Kubernetes, AKS and App Service deployment on a paid plan |
| Support tickets | Up to 2 a week | Unlimited |
A paid Bold BI license is licensed per user, per application or as an enterprise license, and paid prices are published in USD from $499 a month for self-hosted and $999 a month for Cloud, with custom quotes only for Managed Private Cloud and enterprise licenses.
Quotes vary by license type, deployment type, user count, currency conversion and applicable taxes. Bold BI is sold in 3 editions: Cloud Edition, On-Premises Edition and Managed Private Cloud.
Limits
What are the limitations of the Bold BI Community License?
The Bold BI Community License has 6 limits compared with a paid license. Choose a paid license if you need Docker, Kubernetes or Managed hosting, white labeling, Syncfusion managed hosting or unlimited support tickets.
- It covers 1 embedded application.
- It offers 2 deployment options: the Windows installer and the Linux package. Docker, Kubernetes and Managed hosting need a paid license.
- White labeling is not included.
- Syncfusion managed hosting is not included.
- Autoscale deployment is limited. Kubernetes, AKS and App Service deployment require a paid plan.
- Support is up to 2 tickets a week.
Give a little back
How can Community License holders support Bold BI?
Bold BI has run the Community License program since 2014. Community License holders can help in 2 optional ways: share a story or leave a review on G2.
Leave a G2 review
A few minutes spent leaving an honest opinion on G2 helps other teams find their way to Bold BI.
G2 rating: 4.4 out of 5 (as of October 2026)
Trusted & recognized
How do customers rate Bold BI?
Bold BI is rated 4.4 out of 5 on G2 and 4.9 out of 5 on Capterra, GetApp and Software Advice (as of October 2026). Bold BI holds 3 G2 badges, all from Fall 2025, and a Visual Studio Magazine Reader's Choice badge dated 2025.
G2 review
I appreciate Bold BI for making it easier to provide reporting for our customers, allowing both our analysts and customers to easily build and publish reports. The ability to build dashboards and modify queries for specific outcomes is very user-friendly. I value the mobile readiness of the app and its integration capabilities with API structures. The addition of AI features is impressive. The economic pricing model and the effective partnership, which includes consistent and helpful support, make it an invaluable tool for our OEM model.
G2 review
The support from Bold is unmatched. They do not charge extra for support and it is excellent anyway. All our tickets and questions are quickly answered with authoritative and precise guidance. This is important at the product is complex, powerful and mature. To get the most out of the tool, the level of support they provide is essential.
G2 review
It was easy to implement data visualizations into our product. The standard widgets allowed us to build professional looking dashboards, and a robust API provided excellent control of the development and runtime process from within our application.
1 / 3
Recognition
Customer stories
Which teams use Bold BI?
Bold BI lists 9 featured customers: Syscon, Networcx, A4B, DigiQuip, CarNow, Revver, Smartway2, GeniusVets, Talentegy. Bold BI is used in 2 ways: Embedded Analytics (white-labeled, multi-tenant dashboards inside your own SaaS product) and Self-Service BI (no-code dashboards for teams). Two customer stories are linked below.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers about Bold BI Community License eligibility, scope, deployment, support and how long a license lasts.
Who is eligible for the Bold BI Community License?
Companies and individuals with under $1,000,000 USD in annual gross revenue, 5 or fewer developers and 10 or fewer total employees are eligible.
What does the Bold BI Community License cover?
It covers 1 embedded application for 1 year, renewable, with unlimited dashboards. It includes multitenancy, Office 365 integration, Azure AD integration, iframe embedding, SDK embedding, virtual machine deployment and unlimited deployment servers.
How does the Community License differ from a paid license?
The Community License offers 2 deployment options: the Windows installer and the Linux package. Paid licenses add Docker, Kubernetes and Managed hosting.
The Community License excludes white labeling and Syncfusion managed hosting, limits autoscale deployment and includes up to 2 support tickets a week. Kubernetes, AKS and App Service deployment require a paid plan.
How do I get a Bold BI Community License?
Getting a Community License takes 4 steps: apply, verify, get your key and build. Apply on the Claim Free License page, and Bold BI verifies eligibility in about 2 business days.
How long does the Community License last?
The Community License covers 1 year and is renewable. Bold BI reviews the license once a year.
How is the Community License different from the free trial?
The free trial is 30 days long, requires no credit card and includes full feature access from day one. The Community License covers 1 embedded application for 1 year, renewable, for eligible teams.
Can I embed Bold BI dashboards with the Community License?
Yes. The Community License includes iframe embedding and SDK embedding for its 1 embedded application. Embedding is available in all 3 Bold BI editions.
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Claim your Bold BI Community License
Apply for the Community License, or start the 30-day Bold BI free trial with no credit card. The trial includes full feature access from day one.