> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.harness.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.harness.io/continuous-delivery/use-continuous-delivery/deploy-services-on-different-platforms/community-ed/gitness-community-edition-faqs.md).

# Harness Open Source and Free Edition FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Harness Open Source and Free Edition deployments

This topic answers common questions about Harness Open Source and Free Edition deployments. Go to [Harness Open Source](https://developer.harness.io/docs/open-source) to review the self-managed option, or go to the [Harness CD Community Edition overview](/continuous-delivery/use-continuous-delivery/deploy-services-on-different-platforms/community-ed/harness-community-edition-overview.md) if you still run the retired Community Edition.

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## Editions and plans

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<summary>Do you have a free version of Harness Continuous Delivery?</summary>

Harness Continuous Delivery has two free options to get started.

* The [Harness CD and GitOps SaaS Free Plan](https://app.harness.io/auth/#/signup/?module=cd\&utm_source=website\&utm_medium=harness-developer-hub\&utm_campaign=cd-plg) is the recommended option for new users because there is no server-side installation to manage.
* If you need a self-managed, lightweight option, use [Harness Open Source](https://developer.harness.io/docs/open-source).

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**Community Edition retired**

Harness CD Community Edition (CE) is retired in favor of [Harness Open Source](https://developer.harness.io/docs/open-source).
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<summary>What can I do with Harness CD Community Edition?</summary>

Harness CD Community Edition is retired. If you still run CE, the following capabilities applied:

* Harness CD Community Edition could perform Kubernetes deployments only. This means pulling remote manifests and artifacts and deploying them to a local or remote Kubernetes cluster.
* You could also use Harness Continuous Delivery features such as automated rolling, canary, and blue green deployments, automated infrastructure provisioning, integrated approvals and notifications, full YAML-based development, and Harness Git Experience.

For the current platform support matrix on SaaS or other editions, go to [what's supported in Continuous Delivery and GitOps](/continuous-delivery/new-to-continuous-delivery/cd-integrations.md).

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<summary>Can I upgrade to a paid plan from Harness CD Community Edition?</summary>

Yes. You can upgrade from within Harness in **Account Settings** -> **Subscriptions**, or by contacting [Harness Sales](mailto:sales@harness.io).

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## Data and privacy

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<summary>What data does Community Edition collect?</summary>

By default, Harness CD Community Edition shares minor usage details with Harness. These details help Harness understand and improve how the system behaves in real-world scenarios.

When you install an instance of Harness CD Community Edition, Harness collects the email address used to sign up in Harness, the number of users added to your Harness CD Community Edition, the number of builds, deployments, and pipelines, and the information described above.

Harness uses this information for sales, support, product updates, security updates, policy updates, and license compliance.

The use of this information is governed by the Harness [Privacy Policy](https://harness.io/privacy).

If you want Harness to stop processing your data, or if you have other questions or requests about your data, contact the [Harness Privacy Team](mailto:privacy@harness.io). Go to the [Privacy Policy](https://harness.io/privacy) for details on how Harness processes your data.

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