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Last updated: November 5, 2025
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- Yes, there will always be options for using Bonfire at no cost (such as joining a friend's instance, or setting one up on a device or server that you already have).
- Optionally, some users may want to pay for the convenience of someone taking care of the infrastructure and technical labour. The Bonfire team (and probably others) will provide services for them.
- Please note, building software takes time, and while Bonfire is a work of love, the team appreciates your support in the form of contributions, financial or otherwise (such as feedback or improvements to the software).
