Yes, Remotion is free for eligible users. The current Free License covers individuals, for-profit organizations with up to three employees, non-profit or not-for-profit organizations, and people evaluating Remotion without commercial use.

Eligible users may use the full software to create commercial or non-commercial videos and images. A user or organization outside those categories needs a Company License.

Remotion publishes its source code, but it is not open source under the Open Source Initiative definition. Remotion describes its proprietary license as source-available.

Who can use Remotion for free?

The current repository license lists four Free License categories.

User or organization	Current license	Commercial videos and images
Individual	Free License	Allowed
For-profit organization with up to 3 employees	Free License	Allowed
Non-profit or not-for-profit organization	Free License	Allowed

Remotion license FAQ

Direct answers for common licensing and workflow questions.

Is Remotion completely free?

Remotion is free only for the categories listed in its Free License: individuals, for-profit organizations with up to three employees, nonprofits and non-commercial evaluation. Other users need a Company License.

Can I use Remotion commercially for free?

Yes, if you qualify for the Free License. Eligible users may create commercial videos and images with the full software.

Is Remotion open source?

No. Remotion says it is source-available but not open source under the Open Source Initiative definition. Its repository uses the proprietary Remotion License.

Does a four-person company need a Remotion license?

An ordinary for-profit organization with four or more employees falls outside the current Free License threshold. Agency, client and jointly operated projects can involve additional rules, so check the official FAQ for the actual project structure.

Is the Free License a trial?

No. Eligible users receive the full software without a time limit stated in the current Free License. Non-commercial evaluation is also a separate eligibility category.

Is there a feature difference between free and paid Remotion?

Remotion's FAQ says there is no functionality difference. The Company License adds permitted use for organizations outside the free categories and prioritized support.

How much is Remotion for Creators?

The official licensing page displayed $25 per seat per month on September 11, 2026. Check the current page before purchasing because pricing can change.

How much is Remotion for Automators?

The official page displayed $0.01 per successful render with a $100 monthly minimum on September 11, 2026. This option applies to automation use that requires a Company License.

Does previewing in Remotion count as a paid render?

No. Remotion's current FAQ says Studio and Player previews do not count. A successful video, audio, GIF, PDF or still-image generation counts as one render for Automators billing.

Can I modify Remotion?

The current license allows modification for your custom use case or to contribute improvements. It does not allow copying or modifying Remotion in order to sell or license your own derivative of Remotion.

Can I build a prompt-to-video product with Remotion?

Remotion's FAQ allows services that generate Remotion code and render it, including user editing of initially generated code. Licensing depends on Free License eligibility and the actual service structure. Generic rendering of arbitrary user-supplied Remotion projects is treated differently, so hosted services should confirm their case with Remotion.

Does Remotion include cloud rendering?

No general-purpose hosting or rendering infrastructure is included with the license. You run Remotion locally, client-side, on premises or through your own cloud setup, and those operating costs remain separate.

Are the published Remotion 5.0 terms active?

Not as of September 11, 2026. The v5 Terms page says those terms take effect when Remotion 5.0 is released, while the latest official release checked was v4.0.523.

Does Remotion's license cover music, fonts or footage?

No. Rights for third-party media, fonts, APIs and trademarks are separate. A valid Remotion license does not automatically clear those assets.

What if I need Motion Graphics but not a programmable video framework?

AutoAE starts with professionally completed Motion Graphics that users or compatible Agents adapt with real content and supported brand inputs. It removes the need to design and code the motion system from zero.

Is Remotion Free? License, Commercial Use and Pricing (2026)

Who can use Remotion for free?

Is Remotion free for commercial use?

How much does a Remotion Company License cost?

Remotion for Creators

Remotion for Automators

Enterprise

What counts as a Remotion render?

Do the Remotion 5.0 terms apply now?

What does the Remotion license not include?

When you need finished Motion Graphics instead