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FreeCommunity free (up to 5 users); Team $19/user/mo (up to 50 users); Enterprise customOpen SourceAPISelf-HostedAgentic

Tabby is a self-hosted AI coding assistant that runs entirely on your infrastructure with no cloud dependency.

Community free (up to 5 users); Team $19/user/mo (up to 50 users); Enterprise custom · Checked Oct 19, 2026

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License: Apache-2.0 Any use incl. commercial
Local-run terms: Users may freely deploy, modify, and use Tabby on their own infrastructure for both commercial and non-commercial purposes under the Apache 2.0 license. Code changes must be made available if redistributed. Enterprise features (custom branding, LDAP auth) require separate licensing.

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Model
Free
Price
Community free (up to 5 users); Team $19/user/mo (up to 50 users); Enterprise custom

Summary

Tabby delivers code completion, chat, and task automation through a deployable backend you control, eliminating reliance on third-party API providers. The tool is built for teams that can't send code to external servers—financial institutions, defense contractors, or enterprises with strict data residency rules. Its core differentiator is genuine self-hosting: no vendor lock-in, no external databases, no subscriptions. Tabby is free and open-source. The catch is real: you need GPU hardware, DevOps capacity to run it, and the maturity to handle your own infrastructure. The agentic task automation layer (Pochi) remains in private preview and isn't generally available.

Bottom line: *Choose this if your team owns GPU infrastructure and data sovereignty is non-negotiable; skip it if you want simplicity and vendor support.*

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Pros

  • Fully open-source and self-hosted with no vendor lock-in
  • No external databases or cloud services required
  • Agentic multi-step task automation with Pochi agent
  • Support for multiple popular IDEs and code editors
  • End-to-end stack optimization for fast completions under 1 second

Cons

  • Requires infrastructure management and GPU resources for optimal performance
  • Agent (Pochi) is in private preview, not fully released to general availability
  • Steeper setup complexity compared to cloud-based alternatives

About

Platforms
Linux, macOS, Windows (via Docker); Cloud IDEs; AWS, GCP, Azure
Languages
All (language-agnostic; supports any language supported by underlying LLM)
API Available
Yes
Self-Hosted
Yes
Last Updated
April 25, 2026

Best For

Who it's for

  • Teams requiring on-premises deployment and data sovereignty
  • Organizations with existing GPU infrastructure
  • Projects needing customizable and auditable AI assistance
  • Development teams automating CI/CD and GitHub workflows
  • Companies optimizing long-term costs for large developer populations

What it does well

  • Self-hosted code completion for teams with strict data privacy requirements
  • On-premises AI coding assistance for regulated industries
  • Multi-step development task automation via autonomous agent (Pochi)
  • Integration with internal repositories and documentation systems
  • Cost-effective alternative to per-seat commercial coding assistants at scale

Integrations

Visual Studio CodeJetBrains IDEsVim/NeovimGitHubGitLabOpenAPI

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tabby free?
Tabby offers a free option. Hosting, model usage, or optional services may have separate costs; check the pricing details and official terms.
Is Tabby open source?
Yes. Tabby is open source — the source repository is at https://github.com/TabbyML/tabby.
Does Tabby have an API?
Yes. Tabby exposes a developer API. See the official documentation at https://tabbyml.com for details.
Can I self-host Tabby?
Yes. Tabby supports self-hosting on your own infrastructure.
When was Tabby released?
Tabby was first released in 2023.
What platforms does Tabby support?
Tabby is available on: Linux, macOS, Windows (via Docker); Cloud IDEs; AWS, GCP, Azure.

Tabby is a self-hosted AI coding assistant that runs entirely on your infrastructure with no cloud dependency.

Tabby delivers code completion, chat, and task automation through a deployable backend you control, eliminating reliance on third-party API providers. The tool is built for teams that can't send code to external servers—financial institutions, defense contractors, or enterprises with strict data residency rules. Its core differentiator is genuine self-hosting: no vendor lock-in, no external databases, no subscriptions. Tabby is free and open-source. The catch is real: you need GPU hardware, DevOps capacity to run it, and the maturity to handle your own infrastructure. The agentic task automation layer (Pochi) remains in private preview and isn't generally available.

*Choose this if your team owns GPU infrastructure and data sovereignty is non-negotiable; skip it if you want simplicity and vendor support.*

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