All features.
Every tier.
Every feature ships in the free, source-available Core. Managed hosting adds convenience. lynox is always the same.
Tiers
Simple.
Transparent.
Self-Hosted
Every feature. Your server. Your rules.
- All core features — no feature gating
- Knowledge Graph, Workflows, contacts
- Hardened Docker image (read-only, no-root, cap-drop)
- Background Worker, cron scheduling
- You manage TLS, firewall, backups
- Community support
Hosted
Everything hosted. Your API key.
- Everything in Self-Hosted
- Isolated per-tenant container on Hetzner (Germany)
- TLS, firewall, health monitoring included
- Automatic updates + encrypted backups
- You bring your own LLM API key
- Email support
Managed
Everything hosted. AI included.
- Everything in Hosted
- AI included — no API key needed
- Anthropic & Mistral AI — both first-class, switch any time
- Starts provisioning instantly
- Fair-use AI quota included
Managed Pro
AI included. No limits to worry about.
- Everything in Managed
- $100 AI credit — enough for daily active use
- Priority email support
- Built for power users who want to focus on work, not credits
- Fair-use AI quota included
Prices in CHF. Pay in your local currency at checkout.
Managed tiers include AI via Anthropic and Mistral AI — both first-class providers, switchable any time in Settings → LLM. Your business data stays on your isolated per-tenant managed instance — only LLM prompts are processed by the AI providers under their DPA and GDPR terms. AI usage is subject to our Fair Use Policy.
Compare
Side by
side.
| Feature | Self-Hosted Free | Hosted CHF 39/mo | Managed CHF 79/mo | Managed Pro CHF 149/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The software | ||||
| Knowledge Graph | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Workflows & Automation | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| CRM (early) | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Background Worker & Cron | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Web UI | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| AI / LLM | ||||
| LLM Access | Your API key | Your API key | $30/mo included | $100/mo included |
| AI providers | Your choice | Your choice | Anthropic + Mistral AI | Anthropic + Mistral AI |
| Switch provider any time | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| No API key required | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Infrastructure | ||||
| Hosting | Self-managed | Isolated container (Hetzner) | Isolated container (Hetzner) | Isolated container (Hetzner) |
| TLS / SSL | Self-managed | Included | Included | Included |
| Firewall | Self-managed | Included | Included | Included |
| Health Monitoring | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Automatic Updates | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Encrypted Backups | Self-managed | Included | Included | Included |
| Compliance | ||||
| Business data location | Your choice | Hetzner tenant host (Germany) | Hetzner tenant host (Germany) | Hetzner tenant host (Germany) |
| LLM providers | Your choice | Your choice | Anthropic (US) · Mistral (EU) | Anthropic (US) · Mistral (EU) |
| EU inference option | Your choice | Your choice | Mistral AI (Paris) | Mistral AI (Paris) |
| Hardened Docker Image | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Support | ||||
| Community | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Email Support | Not included | Included | Included | Priority |
Our philosophy
What you pay for —
and what you don't.
lynox itself is free
All of lynox is source-available — Knowledge Graph, Workflows, CRM, Background Worker, every integration. Self-host it, fork it, embed it. No feature gating. Applies to: Self-Hosted.
You pay for convenience
Don't want to manage servers? Hosted (CHF 39/mo, bring your key). Want AI included? Managed (CHF 79/mo) or Managed Pro (CHF 149/mo). Same lynox, different infrastructure. Applies to: Hosted, Managed, Managed Pro.
Bring Your Own Key (Self-Hosted + Hosted)
On Self-Hosted and Hosted, you pay your AI provider directly — no markup, no margin, usage-based, and you set the limit. On Managed tiers, AI is included in the subscription.
Time-value framing
What you save
isn't just money.
lynox works across the tools you already use — one system with one shared memory, instead of six disconnected logins. It takes the operational work off your plate — drafting replies, summarizing threads, recurring reports, simple analytics — so the hours you'd otherwise spend stitching tools together go back into the work only you can do.
Self-host: real costs
What self-hosting
actually costs.
FAQ
Common
questions.
Is lynox really free?
Yes. lynox is source-available under the ELv2 license. You can self-host it at no cost. The hosted tiers (Hosted, Managed, Managed Pro) are paid services for hosting, updates, backups, and support.
What's the difference between Hosted and Managed?
Hosted runs the infrastructure for you — you bring your own LLM API key (Anthropic, Mistral AI, or any OpenAI-compatible provider like Groq, LiteLLM, Ollama, or LMStudio). Managed and Managed Pro include AI credits across Anthropic and Mistral AI — both first-class providers, switchable any time — so you don't need an API key.
Can I switch between plans?
Yes — plan changes happen in the secure billing portal you reach from your account page. Moving from self-hosting to a managed plan uses a guided migration wizard that transfers your data end-to-end encrypted — a few steps, not a single click.
What does "fair use" mean on Managed tiers?
Managed tiers include AI credits for normal business operations — conversations, research, workflows. It's not designed for bulk processing or automated pipelines running thousands of requests. See our Fair Use Policy for details.
Where is my data stored?
Self-Hosted: wherever you run it. Managed tiers: on Hetzner tenant hosts in Germany, inside your own isolated container with its own encrypted vault and database — nothing shared between customers. A dedicated single-tenant VPS is available as an Enterprise upgrade on request.
Do I need technical knowledge to self-host?
Basic Docker knowledge is enough. Run docker compose up and you're live. No Kubernetes, no complex config. The docs walk you through it in under 5 minutes.
Can I export my data if I leave?
Yes. Your data is yours. Full export is built in — conversations, knowledge graph, contacts, workflows. No lock-in, no export fees.
Is there a team plan?
Not yet. lynox today is built for solo operators and small teams that share a single instance. We're exploring multi-user patterns post-launch — no promises on timing.