--- title: Is daily.dev free? What the free plan includes and what Plus adds | daily.dev description: Free tier gives core reading, bookmarks, and community; paid plan mainly removes ads and adds advanced organization. Explore practical developer news, tutorials, and tools read by millions of developers worldwide. canonical: https://daily.dev/blog/is-daily-dev-free/ og:type: article og:url: https://daily.dev/blog/is-daily-dev-free/ og:title: Is daily.dev free? What the free plan includes and what Plus adds | daily.dev og:description: Free tier gives core reading, bookmarks, and community; paid plan mainly removes ads and adds advanced organization. Explore practical developer news, tutorials, and tools read by millions of developers worldwide. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--dYByjBbL--/f_auto,q_auto/v1/recruiter-landing/6acc2d1ddf911b15a02d4254_1791768890329_04e4cb5bb3?_a=BAMAMiB80 og:site_name: daily.dev og:locale: en_US article:published_time: 2026-10-12 article:modified_time: 2026-10-12T02:01:23.471Z article:author: Carlos Mendoza twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev twitter:creator: @dailydotdev twitter:title: Is daily.dev free? What the free plan includes and what Plus adds | daily.dev twitter:description: Free tier gives core reading, bookmarks, and community; paid plan mainly removes ads and adds advanced organization. Explore practical developer news, tutorials, and tools read by millions of developers worldwide. twitter:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--dYByjBbL--/f_auto,q_auto/v1/recruiter-landing/6acc2d1ddf911b15a02d4254_1791768890329_04e4cb5bb3?_a=BAMAMiB80 --- **Yes, [daily.dev](https://daily.dev/) is free.** I’d start with the free plan: you can read without an account or credit card, then sign up to save articles across devices and join discussions. Here’s the short version: - **Free:** Personalized feeds, tags and sources, bookmarks, reading reminders, and [Squads](https://daily.dev/blog/dailydev-a-global-dev-community-hub) - on the web, browser extensions, and mobile apps. You’ll see ads. - **Plus:** Ad-free access, bookmark folders, custom feeds, keyword filters, clearer headlines, title and summary translations, unlimited 3- to 5-minute briefings, and a members-only Squad with priority support. - **Listed price:** $14.99 per month or $89.99 per year in USD, with cancellation anytime. I’d check the [official Plus page](https://daily.dev/plus) before subscribing. My take: start with the [free plan](https://daily.dev/blog/5-advanced-features-on-daily-dev-video-tutorial). Choose Plus if you want fewer distractions or more ways to sort your reading - not because you need it to use daily.dev. **Quick comparison** | | Free | Plus | | --- | --- | --- | | Read, save, and discuss | Yes | Yes | | Ads | Yes | No | | Feed controls | Tags and sources | Custom feeds, keyword filters, and Clickbait Shield | | Saved articles | Bookmarks and reminders | Adds folders | | Briefings | Available | Unlimited | | Other extras | Standard Squads | Auto-translate, members-only Squad, and priority support | ## What does the free plan include? ### Your feed, tags, and sources **My Feed learns from what you read, upvote, and downvote.** Follow languages, tools, and tags to shape what you see. You can also follow or unfollow publications and developers to fine-tune your feed. The free plan includes Popular Feed, Most Upvoted, and Best Discussions, too. [\[2\]](https://daily.dev/features/)[\[4\]](https://docs.daily.dev/intro/) ### Bookmarks and Squads Free users can save articles for later and discuss what they find. **Bookmarks include reading reminders and cross-device syncing when you sign in.** Basic bookmarking is free, but you’ll need Plus for bookmark folders. [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/)[\[2\]](https://daily.dev/features/) Squads let you join or create communities around technical interests. Share links, post questions or write-ups, and take part in discussions with comments and upvotes - all without a paid subscription. You’ll need an account to participate. [\[2\]](https://daily.dev/features/)[\[4\]](https://docs.daily.dev/intro/) ### Web, browser extensions, and mobile apps The free plan works on the web, in browser extensions, and through mobile apps. Use the [web app](https://app.daily.dev) without installing anything, or visit the official download page for the [Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/) and [Edge](https://explore.microsoft.com/en-us/edge) extension and the [iOS](https://www.apple.com/) and [Android](https://www.android.com/intl/en_us/) apps. The extension puts your feed on your browser’s new tab page. If your work computer doesn’t allow extensions, you can use the web app instead. [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/)[\[2\]](https://daily.dev/features/)[\[4\]](https://docs.daily.dev/intro/) **You can start reading without an account or credit card.** A free account lets you sync bookmarks, reading history, and follows. You’ll also need one to join Squads, comment, or upvote. [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/)[\[2\]](https://daily.dev/features/)[\[4\]](https://docs.daily.dev/intro/) ## What does Plus add? Plus builds on the free plan with more control over your feed, cleaner reading, and private Squad access. ### Plus features and how to use them The [daily.dev Plus page](https://daily.dev/plus) lists tools to tailor your experience, organize your reading, and get priority support. [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/)[\[2\]](https://daily.dev/features/)[\[3\]](https://docs.daily.dev/plus-overview/) **Presidential Briefing** turns posts, videos, and Squad threads into a personalized 3- to 5-minute digest. Plus gives you unlimited briefings, with control over how often they arrive and which channels deliver them. [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/)[\[2\]](https://daily.dev/features/)[\[3\]](https://docs.daily.dev/plus-overview/) To shape what you see, **Advanced Custom Feeds** lets you create separate feeds by topic. **Keyword Filters** mutes words or topics, while **Clickbait Shield** rewrites misleading headlines into clearer titles. [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/)[\[2\]](https://daily.dev/features/)[\[3\]](https://docs.daily.dev/plus-overview/) **Bookmark Folders** helps you organize saved articles. **Auto-translate** translates titles and summaries into your preferred language, and **Members-only Squad** gives you a private space and priority support. [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/)[\[2\]](https://daily.dev/features/)[\[3\]](https://docs.daily.dev/plus-overview/) ### Ads and subscription terms These extras require a paid subscription. Plus also removes ads from the feed, web app, and mobile apps. [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/)[\[2\]](https://daily.dev/features/)[\[3\]](https://docs.daily.dev/plus-overview/) The page lists pricing at **$14.99 per month or $89.99 per year**, in USD, and says you can cancel anytime. Check the [Plus page](https://daily.dev/plus) for current pricing. [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/)[\[2\]](https://daily.dev/features/)[\[3\]](https://docs.daily.dev/plus-overview/) ## Should you stay free or upgrade to Plus? **Stay free if you just want to read, save content, and join discussions.** Plus gives you more control with folders, keyword filters, and custom feeds. [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/)[\[2\]](https://daily.dev/features/)[\[3\]](https://docs.daily.dev/plus-overview/) Here’s how the two options compare. | Product area | Free availability | Plus addition | | --- | --- | --- | | Discovery | Personalized feed, tags, sources, and Presidential Briefing | Advanced custom feeds, keyword filters, Clickbait Shield, and unlimited briefings | | Saved content | Bookmarks and reading reminders | Bookmark folders | | Community | Squads, posts, and discussions | Members-only Squad and priority support | | Access | Web, browser extension, and mobile apps | No ads in the web app, browser extension, and mobile apps | A recurring need - not just access to more features - is a good reason to upgrade to Plus. [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/)[\[3\]](https://docs.daily.dev/plus-overview/) ## Start with the free plan You can start reading **without an account or credit card**. You can access the feed through various [daily.dev apps](https://daily.dev/apps) on your preferred devices. Plus is optional, and the free plan covers the basics. The trade-off? You’ll see ads. [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/) For current features, pricing, and subscription terms, check the official [daily.dev Plus page](https://daily.dev/plus). [\[1\]](https://daily.dev/pricing/) ## FAQs ### can I use it without an account An account lets you save bookmarks and join discussions, but you don’t need one to read. ### does it show ads Yes. The free version of daily.dev displays **developer-focused ads** in your feed and across the platform. These ads help keep the core experience free for millions of developers. The optional **[daily.dev Plus](https://docs.daily.dev/plus-overview/)** subscription removes all ads on web and mobile. Check the Plus page for current pricing and plan details. ### is there a student discount The search results don’t mention a student discount for daily.dev Plus. **The free plan is free forever**, and you don’t need an account to start reading. Plus is an optional paid subscription. Check the Plus page for current pricing, offers, and the latest information on student discounts. ```json ```