> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.summerengine.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Is Summer free?

> Free to download and try. Free tier with core AI features. Premium features available through subscription.

**Free to download and try.** The desktop app and local MCP workflows are free. Create an account to try hosted Summer AI and asset generation; premium plans (Pro, Pro+, Ultra) increase hosted AI usage limits.

See [Pricing](/essentials/pricing) for full plan details, or visit [summerengine.com/pricing](https://summerengine.com/pricing) to subscribe. For the exact open, free, and paid split, see [What is open in Summer Engine?](/knowledge-base/source-status).