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Blackbird Pricing

Find the Blackbird plan that's right for you.
Monthly
Yearly
Free Trial
Develop APIs.
$0
Features at-a-glance
API design, mocking, codegen, test (run/debug/deploy), and Cluster Commands (powered by Telepresence).
APIs and Endpoints
Unlimited
Concurrent instances
2
Users
1
Connects
10
Intercepts
10
Start 30-Day Free Trial
Designer
Create and mock (more) APIs.
$10
/  month
$96
/  year
Features at-a-glance
API design and mocking.
APIs and Endpoints
Unlimited
Concurrent instances
5
Users
1
Get started
Developer
Create, mock, and deploy APIs.
$19
/  month
$182
/  year
Features at-a-glance
API design, mocking, codegen, and test (run/debug/deploy).
APIs and Endpoints
Unlimited
Concurrent instances
5
Users
3
Get started
Enterprise
Design to deliver (enterprise).
Custom
Features at-a-glance
API design, mocking, codegen, test (run/debug/deploy), and Cluster Commands (powered by Telepresence).
APIs and Endpoints
Custom
Concurrent instances
Volume discounts
Users
Custom
Connects
Custom
Intercepts
Custom
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Blackbird Features

Free Trial
Designer
Developer
Enterprise

Platform features

Spec gen
Advanced mocking
Deployments
Code gen
Code run/debug
Cluster commands

Feature add-ons

Git integration
3rd party API library
Developer portal
Custom installation
Multiple orgs

Ambassador product bundles

Telepresence (now Cluster Commands)
Edge Stack API Gateway
No
No
No
DIscount

Support

Documentation
Knowledge base
Support portal/tickets
SLA
Dedicated CSM
Onboarding services
24/7 incident support

Blackbird Pricing FAQs

What is the cost per user?

Blackbird price is designed to support usage and feature access that matches the scale of your API development and the value it creates. The cost per user varies with functionality and concurrent usage limits.

How long does a free trial last?

Free Trial plans last for 30 days from the date of sign-up. Note that the Free Trial time limit will always be based on the initial sign-up date for that Blackbird organization. If a user is added to a free trial, they will have the amount of time left on the trial from the original start date.

How do I purchase a subscription plan?

From inside your Free Trial, head to “Settings” and select “Subscription“. There, you’ll find options for purchasing plans right from the application.

What payment methods do you take?

We accept credit cards and ACH payments for all of our self-serve plans. Customers with an enterprise account can pay via invoice/PO.

When does billing occur for monthly or annual plans?

Monthly plans are billed on the first of each month and will be prorated for start or cancel dates that fall on different days. Annual plans, which benefit from a 20% discount vs paying monthly, are billed for the full amount on the date that they are purchased.

What are instances and how are they counted?

“Instances” are defined as mocks, deployments, code run, and code debug actions, and they are measured concurrently for each Blackbird organization. All plans allow unlimited APIs while user and concurrent instances increase.

  • Designer Plan: 1 user, unlimited APIs, 5 concurrent instances
  • Developer Plan: 3 users, unlimited APIs, 5 concurrent instances
  • Enterprise Plan: Custom users, unlimited APIs, custom concurrent instances and volume discounts

What if we have multiple teams that each need accounts?

Our self-serve plans are designed for individual developers and teams. For companies with multiple API teams, partner organizations, or other needs requiring access to multiple Blackbird organizations, please contact sales regarding Blackbird Enterprise.

How do I access Telepresence in Blackbird?

Telepresence is now available in Blackbird Enterprise, with unlimited access for 30 days in the Blackbird Free Trial. From the Blackbird CLI, developers can instantly establish a seamless connection between their local machine and a remote Kubernetes environment for advanced debugging, improving code quality.

What are the limits on Telepresence usage in Blackbird?

Blackbird Free Trial offers Connects, Intercepts (10 each), and Preview URLs for users to try. For continued access, the Blackbird Enterprise plan offers custom limits on Connects, Intercepts (Global and Personal), and Preview URLs.

What customer support options are available?

Ambassador offers Product Support with all paid subscriptions. Ambassador support includes access to our product support portal where users can submit support requests and access our knowledge base of resources for troubleshooting, best practices, and FAQs. Our standard support hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

Blackbird Enterprise plans can also include specific Service Level Agreements (SLAs), a dedicated Customer Service Manager, onboarding services, and the option to upgrade to Priority Support, which includes 24/7 outage response.

For detailed product documentation and more, please visit our Blackbird Docs page and the Ambassador Community Slack Channel.

How do I cancel my plan?

Please contact Ambassador Support.