Free during the beta

The beta runs on virtual credits — no real money, no credit card. When we launch, pricing will be market-based: set by supply and demand, not fixed tiers.

01 — Open Beta

Everything is free during the beta

The beta uses virtual credits — no real money changes hands. Nobody pays, nobody gets paid. We're testing the network, not charging for it.

02 — After Beta

Market-based pricing

When the beta ends, pricing will be set by supply and demand — not by us. No fixed tiers, no subscriptions.

Compute exchange

Islands set asking prices. Consumers set bid preferences. The coordinator clears a market rate per Cargo type. Check the exchange for live rates.

Credits, not subscriptions

Buy credits when you need them. No monthly fees, no commitments. Credits never expire.

Transparent billing

Every job shows its clearing price before execution. You see exactly what you'll pay and which Island will run it.

03 — Early Access

Design Partner Program

Work directly with our engineering team to shape sovereign compute for your specific compliance requirements. Design partners get priority access, dedicated support, and custom integrations.

  • Priority access to the platform
  • Direct line to the engineering team
  • Custom compliance framework integration
  • Shape the product roadmap
Apply to be a Design Partner
Design Partners

Limited spots available

For teams with specific compliance requirements

04 — Enterprise

Built for regulated industries

Sovereign compute infrastructure for healthcare, finance, government, and any team that can't compromise on compliance.

Dedicated Node Pools

Reserved Tier 3 verified infrastructure exclusively for your organization. No shared resources.

SLA Guarantees

99.9% uptime commitments with financial backing. Dedicated escalation paths and incident response.

Compliance Toolkit

Pre-built templates for GDPR, SOC 2, and AI Act reporting. Audit-ready documentation generated automatically.

Custom Jurisdictions

Define custom routing zones beyond standard EU/CH. Country-specific or even city-level data residency.

Priority Support

Named account manager, direct Slack channel, and priority engineering support for integrations.

Volume Pricing

Custom credit packages with volume discounts. Annual commitments with predictable billing.

05 — FAQ

Common questions

How does jurisdiction routing work?

When you submit a Cargo, you specify a jurisdiction policy (e.g., EU-West, Switzerland). The platform routes your job exclusively to verified nodes within that jurisdiction. Your data never leaves the specified region during processing.

What are verification levels?

Compute providers go through three verification tiers. Tier 1: identity + hardware attestation for standard Cargos. Tier 2: facility audit + compliance training for GDPR Cargos. Tier 3: dedicated infrastructure + SLA for enterprise and regulated Cargos.

Is Archipelag.io GDPR compliant?

Yes. The platform is designed for GDPR compliance from the ground up. Jurisdiction routing ensures data residency, verified nodes provide processing guarantees, and complete audit trails document every execution for regulatory reporting.

Are you SOC 2 certified?

SOC 2 certification is on our Q4 2026 roadmap. Enterprise tier customers will have access to our compliance documentation and can request audit reports as we progress through certification.

How does this help with the EU AI Act?

Archipelag.io helps teams meet AI Act requirements through verified execution, audit trails, and transparency reporting. Our compliance toolkit (Q4 2026) will include AI Act-specific templates and documentation for regulatory submissions.

Is the beta really free?

Yes. The beta uses virtual credits — no real money changes hands. Nobody pays, nobody gets paid. You get 10,000 credits on signup and they auto-refill. We may reset data before launch.

How will pricing work after the beta?

Pricing will be market-based. Islands set asking prices, consumers set bid preferences, and the compute exchange clears a rate per Cargo type. No fixed tiers, no subscriptions. You buy credits when you need them.

Do credits expire?

No. Credits never expire. Use them whenever you need them.

Do I need to verify my identity?

Identity verification (government ID + selfie) is required before submitting Cargos or registering as an Island. You can browse the Cargo Registry and explore the platform without verification. We use Stripe Identity for secure verification and only store your verified name and country.

The beta is live

Create an account and start using the platform for free. No credit card, no commitments.