Open Source
Free
Free for public open source packages.
- Public packages
- Unlimited public packages
- Documentation
- Public package documentation hosting
- Owners
- Multiple package owners supported
Hex
● Identity checkedCode · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Hex is the package manager and registry for the Erlang and Elixir ecosystem, hosting public open-source packages and private organization repositories. Teams publish dependencies, manage owners, and enforce dependency policies through Hex organizations.
- Category
- Code
- Free access
- Open Source organizations publish unlimited public packages at $0 per user per month.
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is Hex right for you?
A good fit for
Elixir and Erlang teams that need a canonical package registry with optional private hosting.
Before you choose
Private Packages costs $9 USD per user per month on the public pricing page; enterprise self-hosting requires sales contact.
Elixir package registry
Hex.pm hosts the community package index for Erlang and Elixir, with organization plans for private repositories and policy-controlled dependencies.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public registry | Homepage is the Hex package search and publishing portal for Erlang and Elixir. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Organizations | Pricing separates free public open source orgs from paid private package organizations. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Dependency policies | Pricing FAQ explains public and private dependency policies for package consumers. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
Hex pricing & plans
Private Packages
$9.00 /mo
Listed at $9 USD per user per month on monthly billing; $90 per user per year on annual billing.
- Private packages
- Unlimited private packages
- Policies
- Private dependency policies for members
- Trial
- 30-day trial advertised on pricing page
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Frequently asked questions
How are organizations billed?
Hex’s pricing FAQ states monthly orgs are invoiced in advance each month on the subscription anniversary, with seat changes pro-rated on the next invoice.
How do dependency policies work for free and paid organizations?
The FAQ notes every organization can publish public policies, while paid orgs can also publish private policies visible only to members.
What is Hex used for?
Hex is the package manager and registry for the Erlang and Elixir ecosystem, hosting public open-source packages and private organization repositories. Teams publish dependencies, manage owners, and enforce dependency policies through Hex organizations.
Does Hex have a free plan?
Open Source organizations publish unlimited public packages at $0 per user per month.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Hex cost?
The listed monthly price is $9.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Hex through an API?
Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Private Packages costs $9 USD per user per month on the public pricing page; enterprise self-hosting requires sales contact.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Identity and profile
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