Hex review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Hex suits small businesses and enterprise teams that want a free plan and a trial before paying. Paid plans start at $36, and the free tier covers Up to 5 published apps, so it fits teams shipping a handful of apps rather than a large portfolio.
Key facts
- Best for
- A free plan plus a trial for teams ready to pay from $36 once they need more.
- Price from
- $36 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Usage limits
- Up to 5 published apps (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free trial length
- 14 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Small business, Enterprise
- Pricing model
- Free plan, Free trial
- Official website
- hex.tech
Pros and cons
Pros
- Two ways in: a free plan plus a 14 free trial, so nothing has to be paid to start.
- The free tier already covers Up to 5 published apps, enough for a small internal portfolio.
- Support is offered through email and help centre, mixing direct email with self-serve answers.
- Aimed at small business and enterprise, so the same pricing page serves small businesses and enterprise teams.
Cons
- The free plan stops at Up to 5 published apps, so extra projects mean paying sooner.
- Support is limited to email and help centre, with no live chat or a phone line listed.
Who it suits
- Small businesses and enterprise teams, the groups Hex names in small business and enterprise.
- Teams content to work within Up to 5 published apps and a few internal apps.
- Buyers who want a free plan and a 14 trial before paying from $36.
Who should look elsewhere
- Price-first buyers, since Vantage lists $30 against the $36 Hex charges.
- Teams needing more published apps than the free plan's Up to 5 published apps allow.
- Shoppers leaning on a free entry, with Novo at $0.
Free plan and trial
Hex has a free plan, so a small team can start without paying anything. A 14 free trial adds a second route, giving a longer look at the paid features before any commitment. Together they cover both ends: the free plan for steady small use, and the trial for judging a paid tier under real conditions.
Plans and pricing
Paid plans start at $36. Because a free plan is available, that figure matters mainly once your needs outgrow it, and a 14 free trial is the cheapest way to judge the paid tier first. Readers who track both entry and renewal costs should treat $36 as the opening figure rather than the one they keep paying.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hex have a free plan?+
Yes. Hex offers a free plan, so a small team can start building and publishing without paying at the outset. A 14 free trial runs alongside it for anyone who wants a longer look at the paid features before choosing a tier.
How long is the Hex free trial?+
The free trial runs for 14 days. It sits alongside the free plan, so a team can test the paid tier and still fall back on the free plan afterwards if the trial is not enough. It is a short commitment next to a longer subscription.
What does Hex cost to get started?+
Paid plans start at $36. The free plan covers the first stage, and the 14 trial is where you decide whether a paid tier earns its place. Across the site the median starting price is €13.15, so Hex sits above the typical entry point.
How many apps can be published on the free plan?+
The listed limit is Up to 5 published apps. That is enough for a handful of internal projects, and it is the figure most likely to push a small team toward a paid plan. Anyone building a wider app portfolio should price that step in early.
Who is Hex aimed at?+
Hex names small business and enterprise as its audience, which spans small businesses through to enterprise. A small team and a larger organisation read the same pricing page, and the real choice is between the free plan and a paid plan from $36.
How do I get support from Hex?+
Support is offered through email and help centre. That means email and a help centre rather than a phone line, so a time-sensitive question may wait on a written reply. Teams that need live conversation support should weigh that against the rest of the offer.
How does Hex compare with cheaper options?+
Vantage lists $30 and Novo lists $0, both below what Hex charges from $36. Hex answers back with a free plan and a 14 trial, so the comparison is really between paying nothing now and paying more later for a wider set of features.
Sources
- hex.tech/contact-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Technical support support@hex.tech; Docs learn.hex.tech”
- hex.tech/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free trial length, Audience, Free plan, Pricing model, Price from, Usage limits
“Try 14 days free”
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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Hex
A free plan plus a trial for teams ready to pay from $36 once they need more.