# How can I install the free version of Elasticsearch with Kibana for testing purposes?

**URL:** https://discuss.elastic.co/t/how-can-i-install-the-free-version-of-elasticsearch-with-kibana-for-testing-purposes/376734
**Category:** Elastic Search
**Tags:** elastic-app-search
**Created:** [April 3, 2025, 10:15am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/how-can-i-install-the-free-version-of-elasticsearch-with-kibana-for-testing-purposes/376734 "2025-04-03T10:15:33Z")
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### Author: ![felixwong](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ed8c4c/32.png) [@felixwong](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/felixwong)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2025, 10:15am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/how-can-i-install-the-free-version-of-elasticsearch-with-kibana-for-testing-purposes/376734/1 "2025-04-03T10:15:33Z")

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I’m aware that Elasticsearch 8.x includes paid features, but I’d like to use the **free tier** of Elasticsearch alongside Kibana. Could someone guide me on:

1. Which version(s) of Elasticsearch and Kibana are free\*\* and available for download?
2. Is the Kibana dashboard included\*\* in the free version, and does it require additional configuration?
3. Installation steps\*\* for a local setup (e.g., Windows/Linux) using the free tier.

Could anyone share relevant download links or configuration tips? Thanks

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### Author: ![dadoonet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/dadoonet/32/137187_2.png) [@dadoonet](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/dadoonet)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2025, 10:37am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/how-can-i-install-the-free-version-of-elasticsearch-with-kibana-for-testing-purposes/376734/2 "2025-04-03T10:37:03Z")

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Hey

1. All versions.
2. Yes and no
3. Start from [Run Elasticsearch locally | Elasticsearch Guide [8.17] | Elastic](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/elasticsearch/reference/current/run-elasticsearch-locally.html)

```auto
curl -fsSL https://elastic.co/start-local | sh

```

But you might need to change a bit and edit the `.env` file as it comes by default with a 1 month trial license. Just edit this line to have a basic (free) license:

```auto
ES_LOCAL_LICENSE=basic

```

HTH

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### Author: ![Rios](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/rios/32/95745_2.png) [@Rios](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Rios)
#### Post date: [April 3, 2025, 12:23pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/how-can-i-install-the-free-version-of-elasticsearch-with-kibana-for-testing-purposes/376734/3 "2025-04-03T12:23:48Z")

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+many tutorials on [YT](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0z3acG9ncE) or [blogs](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/install-elasticsearch-ubuntu). By default, ELK is the basic-free licensing mode.