Haystack Prices, limits and access
Open-source framework for RAG pipelines and AI agents from the German vendor deepset, free to use under the Apache-2.0 license; optionally paired with the hosted deepset AI Platform, which has a free Studio tier.
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At a Glance
Haystack is an AI tool for Agent & RAG frameworks (category: Development & Code). Free access: Free plan. 2 plans available (Haystack Framework (Open Source), deepset AI Platform - Studio).
- Category
- Agent & RAG frameworks
- Paid from
- contact sales / Upon request (deepset AI Platform - Enterprise)
- Free Option
- Free plan
- Plans
- 2 plans available (Haystack Framework (Open Source), deepset AI Platform - Studio)
- Sources
- 3 verified sources
Category: Development & Code · Agent & RAG frameworks
Features
Haystack is an open-source framework from Berlin-based vendor deepset for RAG pipelines and AI agents. It is free under the Apache-2.0 license and installed with pip install haystack-ai.
Those who prefer a hosted setup use the deepset AI Platform. The Studio tier is free with one workspace, 100 pipeline hours, and 50 files. Enterprise provides unlimited capacity and a custom pipeline-hour package.
- Open-source framework for RAG pipelines and AI agents under the Apache-2.0 license
- Connects to OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Hugging Face, Weaviate, Pinecone, and Elasticsearch
- Self-hosting on your own infrastructure with no license fees
- Free Studio tier on the deepset AI Platform with 100 pipeline hours
- Enterprise tier with unlimited workspaces, users, and files
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Framework (Open Source) | free | Free | Apache-2.0 license per the official GitHub page, install via 'pip install haystack-ai' Connects to OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Hugging Face, Weaviate, Pinecone, Elasticsearch and more per the product page Self-hosting on your own infrastructure with no license fees |
| deepset AI Platform - Studio | free | Free | 1 workspace, 1 user, 100 pipeline hours, 50 files (max 10MB per file) 2 development pipelines, cloud deployment, community support on Discord per the official pricing page |
| deepset AI Platform - Enterprise | contact sales | Upon request | Unlimited workspaces, users and files, custom pipeline-hour package, high-availability production pipelines, cloud or custom deployment, dedicated account team per the official pricing page |
Prices as stated by the provider, usually plus statutory VAT. The final price depends on your country and is shown by the provider.
Prices last checked: 2026-10-09
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Limits
- deepset GmbH is headquartered in Berlin, Germany - a European vendor.
- The framework can be self-hosted worldwide; the deepset AI Platform is accessible via self-service sign-up without a sales contact (Studio tier).
- For the self-hosted framework: it runs in the user's own infrastructure, and deepset does not receive any data.
- For the hosted Studio/Enterprise platform, the privacy policy is not covered here.
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Sources
All details regarding plans, limits, and features are based on official vendor documentation and the primary sources verified below.
- haystack.deepset.ai
- github.com/deepset-ai/haystack
- deepset.ai/pricing
FAQ
Is Haystack available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial.
Where is the vendor of Haystack based?
deepset GmbH is based in Germany. Regardless of that location, data processing and privacy terms are governed by the vendor's own contract.
How is Haystack billed?
deepset GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, a European vendor. The framework can be used worldwide through self-hosting. The deepset AI Platform is accessible through self-registration without contacting sales (Studio tier).
What is “deepset GmbH” on my bank or card statement?
According to our catalog data, deepset GmbH is the company behind Haystack, so a charge under this name may come from a subscription or purchase at Haystack. The exact wording on a bank or card statement is set by the vendor and its payment provider; it can differ and is not recorded here. The invoices in your Haystack account help to match the charge; for an unknown charge, contact your bank.
What plans does Haystack offer?
2 plans available (Haystack Framework (Open Source), deepset AI Platform - Studio).
Is Haystack currently available?
Haystack is active.
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