What Can You Do with 100 Free Tokens on Open Source Cloud?
Wondering what you can try with your free account? Walk through exactly which solutions you can start, how long they will run, and what each one does — all without writing any code.
Every new Open Source Cloud account starts with 100 free tokens. If you are new to the platform, you might be wondering: what can I actually do with these tokens? Which solutions can I try? How long will they run? This guide walks you through exactly what your free tokens can do, with no coding or technical knowledge required.
How Tokens Work
Tokens are the currency that powers services on Open Source Cloud. Each running service instance consumes a fixed number of tokens per day — typically 10 or more, depending on the service. The number of instances you are running is calculated as a daily average. Your free 100 tokens let you explore the platform and try real solutions without any payment information. For example, you could run a single service instance for up to 10 days. When you find something you want to keep running long-term, you can upgrade to a paid plan starting at just 15 EUR per month, which refills your account with 20 tokens per day.
What You Can Try with 100 Tokens
With 100 free tokens, you have enough to explore the platform. Since each service instance typically consumes 10 or more tokens per day, you could run one instance for up to 10 days, or try a couple of different solutions for shorter periods to see which ones fit your needs. The key is: these are real, working solutions — not demos or limited trials.
WordPress: Your Own Website in Minutes
WordPress is the world's most popular website builder. With OSC, you can start a complete WordPress site — including database and everything you need — with just a few clicks. Log in to your OSC dashboard, search for "WordPress" in the solutions catalog, click Start, give it a name, and click Create. Within 2-3 minutes, you will have a fully functional WordPress site with your own URL. Use your free tokens to set it up, add content, and test the design. If you like it, upgrade to keep it running permanently.
Open Intercom: Live Production Communication
If you produce live events — whether streaming, broadcasting, or virtual events — Open Intercom is a complete communication system for your crew. It provides audio channels for different production roles, video monitoring, text chat, and coordination tools. Start it from the OSC dashboard, configure your channels (you can have separate channels for camera operators, audio engineers, directors, etc.), and share access links with your team. Everyone connects through a web browser — no software to install. Perfect for trying it out during a rehearsal or small event before committing to a paid plan.
Penpot: Design and Prototype Without Adobe
Penpot is an open source alternative to Figma and Adobe XD. It is a complete design and prototyping tool that runs entirely in your browser. Start it from the OSC solutions catalog, and within minutes you have a full design workspace. Create mockups, design interfaces, build prototypes with interactions, collaborate with team members in real-time. Use your free tokens to explore the tool, work on a project, and see if it fits your workflow. If you adopt it for your team, upgrade to keep it running.
When to Upgrade
The free tier is designed for exploration and testing. Once you find solutions that work for you and want to keep them running long-term, upgrading is straightforward. The first paid tier starts at just 15 EUR per month and refills your account with 20 tokens per day — enough to keep two service instances running continuously. Higher tiers provide more daily tokens for running additional instances. The free tier never expires — you can always use it to try new solutions or test configurations before committing.
Ready to Try It?
Sign up for a free Open Source Cloud account and get your 100 tokens. Browse the solutions catalog, pick something that interests you, and start it with a few clicks. No credit card required, no technical knowledge needed.