Merge pull request #2895 from OctopusDeploy/sw/free-tier-updates

KMajkrzakOctopus · web-flow · commit 01b2269bc94d · 2025-11-03T01:32:12.000+01:00
Free tier changes
diff --git a/dictionary-octopus.txt b/dictionary-octopus.txt
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ appsettings
 Appstep
 Appsteps
 argparse
-askpass
 asax
+askpass
 ASPNET
 aspnetcore
 astro
diff --git a/public/docs/css/main.css b/public/docs/css/main.css
@@ -2705,19 +2705,28 @@ a[data-youtube] {
   padding-inline-end: 1em;
 }
 
-.fa-heart.green, .fa-check.green, .fa-plus-square.green  {
+.fa-heart.green,
+.fa-check.green,
+.fa-plus-square.green {
   color: var(--green-500);
 }
 
-.fa-circle-notch.blue , .fa-hourglass.blue, .fa-arrows-rotate.blue {
+.fa-circle-notch.blue,
+.fa-hourglass.blue,
+.fa-arrows-rotate.blue {
   color: var(--blue-500);
 }
 
-.fa-circle-exclamation.red, .fa-heart-crack.red, .fa-minus-square.red {
+.fa-circle-exclamation.red,
+.fa-heart-crack.red,
+.fa-minus-square.red {
   color: var(--red-500);
 }
 
-.fa-question.grey, .fa-ghost.grey, .fa-pause.grey, .fa-equals.grey {
+.fa-question.grey,
+.fa-ghost.grey,
+.fa-pause.grey,
+.fa-equals.grey {
   color: var(--grey-500);
 }
 
@@ -3040,7 +3049,7 @@ a.button.button--primary:active {
 }
 
 .octo-header a.button {
-  width: 100px;
+  width: 120px;
 }
 
 .inline-note {
diff --git a/src/components/Header.astro b/src/components/Header.astro
@@ -67,8 +67,8 @@ stats.stop();
     {showSearch && <Search lang={lang} />}
     <MobileMenu lang={lang} />
     <a
-      href="https://octopus.com/start?location=docs"
-      class="button button--primary">Free trial</a
+      href="https://octopus.com/free-signup?location=docs"
+      class="button button--primary">Start for free</a
     >
   </div>
 </header>
diff --git a/src/pages/docs/administration/copilot/index.md b/src/pages/docs/administration/copilot/index.md
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ The Octopus extension has 4 prerequisites:
 * The Octopus for GitHub Copilot application
 
 ### Creating an Octopus cloud instance
-The Octopus extension is available for cloud Octopus instances. Click [here](https://octopus.com/start) to sign up for a trial cloud Octopus instance.
+The Octopus extension is available for cloud Octopus instances. Click [here](https://octopus.com/free-signup) to sign up for a free Octopus Cloud account.
 
 ### Integrating an on-premises Octopus instance
 
diff --git a/src/pages/docs/administration/upgrading/guide/automate-upgrades.mdx b/src/pages/docs/administration/upgrading/guide/automate-upgrades.mdx
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ Remove-Item "$downloadDirectory\$msiFilename"
 
 Automating the upgrade of a Highly Available Octopus Deploy instance requires more than a single script.  A degree of coordination is required to update all the nodes.  In addition, specific actions, backing up the database, upgrading the database, enabling / disabling maintenance mode should only happen once.   
 
-The recommendation is to use an Octopus Deploy runbook on another instance to upgrade the High Availability instance.  You can get a 30-day trial license to do this with an [Octopus Cloud instance](https://octopus.com/start).
+The recommendation is to use an Octopus Deploy runbook on another instance to upgrade the High Availability instance.  You can get started with a [free Octopus Cloud account](https://octopus.com/free-signup) to do this.
 
 :::figure
 ![](/docs/img/administration/upgrading/guide/images/upgrade-diagram.png)
diff --git a/src/pages/docs/getting-started/first-deployment/index.mdx b/src/pages/docs/getting-started/first-deployment/index.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ description: This tutorial will walk you through configuring your first deployme
 navOrder: 10
 hideInThisSection: true
 ---
+import OctopusDeploySetupOptions from 'src/shared-content/concepts/octopus-deploy-setup-options.include.md';
 
 👋 Welcome to Octopus Deploy!
 
@@ -23,9 +24,7 @@ If you're using **Octopus 2024.2** or earlier, please visit one of these legacy
 
 To follow this tutorial, you will need an Octopus Deploy instance. If you haven’t already, set up an instance using one of these methods:
 
-- [Octopus Cloud](https://octopus.com/start) ➜ we host Octopus Deploy for you.
-- [Self-hosted on a Windows Server](https://octopus.com/start?platform=Server) ➜ you host Octopus Deploy on your infrastructure by [downloading our MSI](https://octopus.com/download) and installing it onto a Windows Server with a SQL Server backend. Read the [installation requirements](/docs/installation/requirements).
-- [Self-hosted as a Docker container](https://octopus.com/start?platform=Server) ➜ you run Octopus Deploy in a docker container. Read the [installation instructions](https://octopus.com/blog/introducing-linux-docker-image).
+<OctopusDeploySetupOptions />
 
 ## Log in to Octopus
 
diff --git a/src/pages/docs/getting-started/index.mdx b/src/pages/docs/getting-started/index.mdx
@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ hideInThisSectionHeader: true
 
 Getting started with Octopus Deploy is straightforward, and the product will guide you through most of the initial setup and get you deploying in minutes. However, to truly take advantage of Octopus, it helps to have some background on the key concepts.
 
-When you are ready, start a free trial to explore Octopus. 
+When you are ready, create a free account to explore Octopus.
 
-<span><a class="button button--primary" href="https://octopus.com/start?source=docs-getting-started">Start a Trial</a></span>
+<span><a class="button button--primary" href="https://octopus.com/start?source=docs-getting-started">Start for free</a></span>
 
 Octopus Cloud is the easiest way to get started with Octopus Deploy, and we take care of everything for you. Alternatively, if you require a self-managed CD solution, you can [download Octopus Server](https://octopus.com/downloads) and run it on your own setup. The [installation guide](/docs/installation) provides instructions for downloading, installing, and configuring your Octopus Deploy Server.
 
diff --git a/src/pages/docs/kubernetes/tutorials/index.md b/src/pages/docs/kubernetes/tutorials/index.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ hideInThisSectionHeader: true
 
 👋 Welcome to Octopus Deploy!
 
-This tutorial will walk you through sourcing YAML files from a Git repository, and deploying them to a Kubernetes cluster. 
+This tutorial will walk you through sourcing YAML files from a Git repository, and deploying them to a Kubernetes cluster.
 
 :::div{.hint}
 If you’re using Octopus **2024.2** or earlier, please visit the legacy [Kubernetes First deployment](https://octopus.com/docs/kubernetes/tutorials/legacy-guide) guide.
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ If you’re using Octopus **2024.2** or earlier, please visit the legacy [Kubern
 ## Before you start
 To follow this tutorial, you need:
 
-* **An Octopus instance.** If you don’t already have one, you can start a free trial of [Octopus Cloud](https://octopus.com/start).
+* **An Octopus instance.** If you don’t already have one, you can get started with a free [Octopus Cloud](https://octopus.com/free-signup) account.
 * **A Kubernetes cluster** you have terminal access to. If you don’t have one you can [install minikube locally](https://oc.to/minikube).
 * A [GitHub account](https://github.com/) with access to a repository with YAML files to deploy, or you can fork our sample repository below.
 
diff --git a/src/pages/docs/kubernetes/tutorials/legacy-guide/index.md b/src/pages/docs/kubernetes/tutorials/legacy-guide/index.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ If you’re using **Octopus 2024.3** or newer, please refer to the updated [Kube
 
 To follow this tutorial, you need:
 
-* [Octopus Cloud instance](https://octopus.com/start)
+* [Octopus Cloud instance](https://octopus.com/free-signup)
 * Kubernetes cluster
 * [Docker Hub account](https://hub.docker.com/)
 * [GitHub account](https://github.com/)
diff --git a/src/pages/docs/octopus-cloud/frequently-asked-questions.md b/src/pages/docs/octopus-cloud/frequently-asked-questions.md
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Octopus Cloud is the easiest way to start with Octopus Deploy; we take care of e
 
 ### Where do I begin?
 
-Many customers begin with our [getting started](/docs/getting-started) guide, which covers the key concepts and terminology we use. When you’re ready, [start a free trial](https://octopus.com/start) to explore Octopus Cloud.
+Many customers begin with our [getting started](/docs/getting-started) guide, which covers the key concepts and terminology we use. When you’re ready, [start a free account](https://octopus.com/free-signup) to explore Octopus Cloud.
 
 ### How is Octopus Cloud built?
 
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Please [contact Sales](https://octopus.com/company/contact) to trial Octopus Clo
 
 ### What does Octopus Cloud cost?
 
-We license [Octopus Cloud in tiers](https://octopus.com/pricing/overview). Our Starter tier allows 10 projects, 10 tenants, 10 machines, and task cap of 5. There are no additional platform fees. 
+We license [Octopus Cloud in tiers](https://octopus.com/pricing/overview). Our [Free tier](https://octopus.com/free-signup) costs USD $0 per year, and it allows 10 projects, 10 tenants, 10 machines, 10 users, and task cap of 5.
 
 Our Professional and Enterprise tiers are [annual licenses priced per project](https://octopus.com/pricing/overview), with tenants and machines sold as add-ons to suit your requirements. We also charge Professional and Enterprise tier customers a [flat annual platform fee](https://octopus.com/pricing/faq#what-is-the-pricing-for-octopus-cloud) based on the task cap selected, which defines the number of concurrent deployments/runbook runs your instance can perform.
 
@@ -63,9 +63,7 @@ Our Sales team can [provide a quote](https://octopus.com/company/contact) that m
 
 ### How do I use a purchase order?
 
-For customers purchasing or renewing on Starter, simply enter a Customer Reference in the online form. This value will appear on our quote or invoice PDF.
-
-For customers on Professional or Enterprise, please provide our Sales team with your purchase order, which we'll include in your quote or invoice.
+For customers on Professional or Enterprise, please provide our Sales team with your purchase order, which we’ll include in your quote or invoice.
 
 ### Where can I learn more about pricing?
 
diff --git a/src/pages/docs/octopus-cloud/getting-started-with-cloud.mdx b/src/pages/docs/octopus-cloud/getting-started-with-cloud.mdx
@@ -25,12 +25,12 @@ After you create an Octopus account, you can create a new Octopus Cloud instance
 
 To create a new Octopus Cloud instance, make sure you’re signed in to your Octopus account:
 
-1. Go to [octopus.com/start](https://octopus.com/start).
+1. Go to [octopus.com/free-signup](https://octopus.com/free-signup).
 2. Enter the URL you’d like to use to access your instance. If that URL isn’t available, try another one.
 3. Select the region where you’d like to host your instance.
 4. Add your company name.
 5. Review the terms of our customer agreement, privacy policy, and acceptable usage policy.
-6. Click **Start your trial**.
+6. Click **Start using Octopus**.
 
 You'll see the account provisioning screen. Your Octopus Cloud instance should be ready within a minute. We’ll also email you when it’s ready to use.
 
diff --git a/src/pages/docs/octopus-cloud/index.mdx b/src/pages/docs/octopus-cloud/index.mdx
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ We recommend Octopus Cloud over Octopus Server for the following reasons:
 ![Octopus Cloud architecture diagram](/docs/img/octopus-cloud/images/octopus-cloud-architecture-diagram.png)
 :::
 
-When you’re ready, [start a free trial](https://octopus.com/start) to explore Octopus.
+When you’re ready, [start a free account](https://octopus.com/free-signup) to explore Octopus.
 
 ## Are there any differences between Octopus Cloud and Server?
 
diff --git a/src/pages/docs/octopus-cloud/migrations.md b/src/pages/docs/octopus-cloud/migrations.md
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ Listening Tentacles require an inbound connection from Octopus Cloud to your inf
 
 ### 4. Create your Octopus Cloud instance
 
-The remaining prep work involves testing connectivity. You will need to [create an Octopus Cloud instance](https://octopus.com/start/cloud) at this time if you haven’t already done so.
+The remaining prep work involves testing connectivity. If you haven't already, you will need to create a [free Octopus account](https://octopus.com/free-signup) now.
 
 ### 5. Firewall settings for your Tentacles
 
diff --git a/src/pages/docs/security/outbound-requests/telemetry.md b/src/pages/docs/security/outbound-requests/telemetry.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ navOrder: 25
 
 Telemetry reporting is on by default. The data we receive helps us understand how our customers use Octopus and guides product decisions. We also collect usage patterns for the purpose of improving our user experience.
 
-Self-hosted customers can turn off telemetry reporting by navigating to **Configuration ➜ Telemetry** and unchecking the **Send telemetry** checkbox in the Octopus instance.
+Paid self-hosted customers can turn off telemetry reporting by navigating to **Configuration ➜ Telemetry** and unchecking the **Send telemetry** checkbox in the Octopus instance.
 
 When **Telemetry Reporting** is on, Octopus will make a secure HTTPS request containing the following data.
 
diff --git a/src/shared-content/concepts/octopus-deploy-setup-options.include.md b/src/shared-content/concepts/octopus-deploy-setup-options.include.md
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-- [Octopus Cloud](https://octopus.com/start/cloud) -> we host the Octopus Deploy instance for you, it connects to your servers.
-- [Self-hosted on a Windows Server](https://octopus.com/start/server) -> you host it on your infrastructure by [downloading our MSI](https://octopus.com/download) and installing it onto a Windows Server with a SQL Server backend.  Learn more about [our installation requirements](/docs/installation/requirements).
-- [Self-hosted as a Docker container](https://octopus.com/blog/introducing-linux-docker-image) -> you run Octopus Deploy in a docker container.  You will still need a [free license](https://octopus.com/start/server).
+- [Octopus Cloud](https://octopus.com/free-signup) -> we host the Octopus Deploy instance for you, it connects to your servers.
+- [Self-hosted on a Windows Server](https://octopus.com/free-signup) -> you host it on your infrastructure by [downloading our MSI](https://octopus.com/download) and installing it onto a Windows Server with a SQL Server backend.  Learn more about [our installation requirements](/docs/installation/requirements).
+- [Self-hosted as a Docker container](https://octopus.com/blog/introducing-linux-docker-image) -> you run Octopus Deploy in a docker container.  You will still need a [free license](https://octopus.com/free-signup).

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