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Release Announcement: Bold BI 17.1.30 has arrived! Explore the latest features

Which Bold BI license type fits my deployment?

Bold BI has 3 editions, each licensed per user, per application or as an enterprise license.

Fully managed cloud hosting

Bold BI Cloud Edition

We handle the infrastructure, you focus on insights.

License Capabilities

  • No servers or hardware to manage
  • Hosting, updates & backups included
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Self-hosted BI for full control

Bold BI On-Premises Edition

Deploy Bold BI on your own infrastructure to retain complete control over data, security, and compliance.

License Capabilities

  • Offline and air-gapped operation supported
  • Windows, Linux, Docker, or Kubernetes
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Dedicated cloud, managed for you

Bold BI Managed Private Cloud

A dedicated environment, exclusively for your organization.

License Capabilities

  • Dedicated infrastructure, not shared
  • Configurable security & compliance controls
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How do the 3 Bold BI editions differ?

CapabilityCloud EditionOn-Premises EditionManaged Private Cloud
Who operates itBold BIYouBold BI
Data locationManaged regionsYour own data centerCustomer-selected region
Customer-managed encryption keysNoYou hold everythingOn request
Multi-tenancyNoYesYes

What are the known limitations of Bold BI licenses?

  • Cloud Edition does not support SSO (OAuth/SAML).
  • No direct migration from Cloud Edition to self-hosted; download and upload dashboards.
  • The Community License excludes white labeling and Syncfusion managed hosting.

Free for small teams

Who can use the free Bold BI Community License?

The free Bold BI Community License is for companies and individuals within its eligibility limits.

What it includes

Unlimited dashboards for 1 embedded application for 1 year, renewable, with multi-tenancy and embedding.

Who is eligible

Under $1,000,000 USD in annual gross revenue, with 5 or fewer developers and 10 or fewer total employees.

Terms

Up to 2 support tickets a week. See the Embedded and Cloud Commercial guidelines.

What does every Bold BI license include?

Bold BI terms that apply to every license across all 3 editions.

Free migration

Guided migration assistance on every edition.

Billing

Billed monthly or annually.

Money-back guarantee

30 days, a full refund.

Support

24/5 by chat, email and WhatsApp; unlimited tickets.

Bold BI licensing questions, answered

What license types does Bold BI offer?

Bold BI is licensed per user, per application or as an enterprise license, chosen to fit your needs.

How much does a Bold BI license cost?

Prices are in USD. Cloud starts at $999 a month for 100 users, then $5 per user. Self-hosted starts at $499 a month for 100 users, then $3 per user, or $1,999 a month per application with unlimited users. Managed Private Cloud and enterprise licenses are by custom quote.

Who qualifies for the Bold BI Community License?

Under $1,000,000 USD in annual gross revenue, with 5 or fewer developers and 10 or fewer total employees.

Which Bold BI edition can I run on my own servers?

On-Premises Edition runs on Windows, Linux, Docker and Kubernetes.

Is there a free trial of Bold BI?

Yes. The free trial is 30 days long with no credit card and full feature access.

How do I get a Bold BI license?

Prices start at $499 a month for self-hosted and $999 a month for Cloud, and the free trial is 30 days.