Renovate — Free Service Overview
Renovate is a free Dev Tools & IDEs service. Browse features, available discounts, and alternatives below.
Updated: May 2026
About Renovate
Renovate is a dev tools platform operated by Mend (formerly WhiteSource Software Ltd), headquartered in New York, New York, United States (R&D in Tel Aviv, Israel). This Subger guide covers who runs Renovate, the current tier ladder and pricing, the feature set that anchors the product on its category shelf, the devices and surfaces the apps support, and the questions Renovate customers ask most often.
Quick facts about Renovate
- Brand: Renovate
- Operator: Mend (formerly WhiteSource Software Ltd)
- Headquarters: New York, New York, United States (R&D in Tel Aviv, Israel)
- Founded: 2011 (Mend); Renovate originated as Renovate Bot 2017
- Ownership: privately held; backed by M12, 83North, Susquehanna Growth Equity
- Category: Dev Tools
- Anchor price: Quote-based on the Mend Renovate Enterprise tier
- 2025-2026 buying signal: see the differentiator section below
What is Renovate?
Renovate is positioned in the dev tools space as follows: Renovate competes in the dependency-update automation class, with broader package-manager coverage than its main alternative; popular for monorepos and polyglot codebases. The product is shipped by Mend (formerly WhiteSource Software Ltd) from New York, New York, United States (R&D in Tel Aviv, Israel) and reaches its customers through the surfaces detailed in the platform-support table later on this page. Availability of specific features can vary by tier and region; the in-app or vendor-site experience in your market is always the canonical source.
Who operates Renovate?
Operator and headquarters
Renovate is operated by Mend (formerly WhiteSource Software Ltd) from New York, New York, United States (R&D in Tel Aviv, Israel). The company was founded in 2011 (Mend); Renovate originated as Renovate Bot 2017, giving it a track record across multiple product cycles in the dev tools category.
Ownership and funding
On ownership: privately held; backed by M12, 83North, Susquehanna Growth Equity. This shapes the buyer signal — public-company governance, venture-backed scale, founder-led independence and private-equity-owned operating models each carry different roadmap and pricing trajectories. Review the operator's investor or company-news pages for the most recent status.
Jurisdiction and reach
With HQ in New York, New York, United States (R&D in Tel Aviv, Israel), Renovate operates under the corporate and data-protection regime of its home jurisdiction; cross-border customers are typically served via local entities or processors as documented in the operator's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Why choose Renovate
Feature breadth
Renovate ships the following capabilities that anchor it on the dev tools shelf:
- Automated dependency PRs across 50+ package managers
- Configurable update schedules, grouping and labels
- Vulnerability remediation prioritised by severity
- Custom config presets shared across repos
- GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket and Azure Repos support
- On-prem or self-hosted deployment for enterprise
- Auto-merge with green-build policies
- Compatibility scoring per dependency upgrade
Plan structure and household fit
The current tier ladder for Renovate scales from an entry plan up to enterprise-grade options, with the Mend Renovate Enterprise tier sitting in the typical sweet spot for most buyers. Annual prepay usually unlocks a meaningful discount over month-to-month; check the live widget on this page for the vendor-current price in your country and currency.
2025-2026 differentiator
In 2025 Mend continued to push Renovate Enterprise as the on-prem alternative for regulated buyers, while keeping open-source Renovate free under MIT license.
Renovate pricing in 2026
The current advertised tier ladder for Renovate (as published by Mend (formerly WhiteSource Software Ltd); check the live widget on this page for your country and currency):
| Tier | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | $0 | Free for public and self-hosted use |
| Mend Renovate Enterprise | Quote-based | Hosted Renovate on-prem with SSO and support |
Promotional pricing, regional VAT/GST and seasonal codes can move the headline. Use Subger's tracking tools to time your purchase against active offers and to monitor the post-promo renewal price on Renovate.
| Subger feature | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Renewal-price tracker | True price page |
| Active deals + promos | Deals page |
| Promo codes | Promo codes |
| Cancellation guide | Cancel guide |
Renovate apps and platform support
| Platform | Support |
|---|---|
| Web app | Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox |
| Desktop | macOS and Windows native apps where shipped |
| iOS / Android | Mobile companion apps where shipped |
| Browser extensions | Chrome, Edge, Firefox where applicable |
| API / webhooks | Developer access on paid tiers |
| SSO / SCIM | Enterprise tier identity integrations |
Developer workflow and integrations
Scope and depth
Renovate's position in the dev tools category rests on the feature list above plus the 2025-2026 differentiator described earlier. The depth of capability available to you depends on the tier you pick — the Mend Renovate Enterprise tier unlocks the complete feature set, while entry tiers focus on essentials.
Integrations and ecosystem
Integrations are a critical buying signal in the dev tools space. Review the feature list above for Renovate's key integrations and confirm that the tools in your existing stack are supported before committing to a paid tier.
Customer support and onboarding
Mend (formerly WhiteSource Software Ltd) offers customer support through documented channels — help center, ticketing and (on higher tiers) dedicated success management. Onboarding complexity scales with the tier: entry plans are typically self-serve, while enterprise contracts include white-glove implementation.
Who Renovate fits best
- Teams in the dev tools category seeking the named features above
- Buyers prioritising the 2025-2026 differentiator highlighted earlier
- Customers in Israel)-based jurisdictions and adjacent markets
- Organisations at the scale the Mend Renovate Enterprise or higher tier targets
- Teams replacing more expensive or less specialised alternatives with a like-for-like fit
Frequently asked questions about Renovate
Who operates Renovate and where are they based?
Renovate is operated by Mend (formerly WhiteSource Software Ltd), headquartered in New York, New York, United States (R&D in Tel Aviv, Israel).
When was Renovate founded?
Renovate's parent operator was founded in 2011 (Mend); Renovate originated as Renovate Bot 2017. Ownership status as of 2025-2026: privately held; backed by M12, 83North, Susquehanna Growth Equity.
How much does Renovate cost?
The current tier ladder runs from Open Source ($0) up to Mend Renovate Enterprise (Quote-based). The pricing table above lists every tier; the live widget mirrors the vendor's current prices for your country.
Is there a free tier or free trial?
Free or trial availability for Renovate is visible in the pricing table above. Promotional offers change — see the Renovate deals page for current promotions.
How do I cancel Renovate?
Cancellation depends on where you signed up. Direct subscribers cancel in account settings; users billed via Apple, Google or a partner cancel in that store's subscription manager. Subger's Renovate cancel guide covers every billing path step by step.
How does Renovate compare on price?
Use Subger's true price tracker to compare Renovate's renewal price to the introductory teaser and to category alternatives. Annual prepay and team / organisation plans usually unlock the biggest unit-cost savings.
Where is Renovate available?
Renovate is available in the markets documented on Mend (formerly WhiteSource Software Ltd)'s site. Pricing and plan availability can vary by country — confirm in your region before subscribing.
What devices does Renovate support?
See the platform-support table above. In summary, Renovate delivers its product through the surfaces typical for dev tools, including web and the mobile or desktop clients listed.
What's new with Renovate in 2025-2026?
In 2025 Mend continued to push Renovate Enterprise as the on-prem alternative for regulated buyers, while keeping open-source Renovate free under MIT license.
Are there deals or promo codes available?
Subger tracks active Renovate deals on the Renovate deals page and promo codes on the Renovate promo codes page. Annual prepay and team pricing usually beat seasonal codes.
Get started with Renovate
To subscribe to Renovate, head to the Mend (formerly WhiteSource Software Ltd) site and pick the tier from the table above that matches your team size and feature needs. The Mend Renovate Enterprise tier is the typical starting point for serious users; annual prepay normally delivers the best unit cost. Pair this page with the linked Subger guides below to time your purchase against active deals and to monitor the post-promo renewal price.
Related Subger guides for Renovate
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