# Marvel is now free for production
**URL:** https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180
**Category:** Kibana
**Tags:** elastic-stack-monitoring
**Created:** [October 28, 2015, 6:33pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180 "2015-10-28T18:33:06Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@sinneduy](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/sinneduy)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2015, 6:33pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/1 "2015-10-28T18:33:06Z")
How can I get rid of the annoying pop up in marvel that is asking me to register a license?
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### Author:  [@theuntergeek](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/theuntergeek)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2015, 7:38pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/2 "2015-10-28T19:38:55Z")
I'm presuming you are referring to the pop-up in Marvel 1.x. Marvel 1.x will continue to throw the pop-up.
The fix is to upgrade to Elasticsearch 2.0 and install the Marvel 2.0 agent for Elasticsearch and the plugin for Kibana 4.2 (which is also required).
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### Author:  [@voipoclay](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/voipoclay)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2015, 7:59pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/3 "2015-10-28T19:59:03Z")
this is great news!
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### Author:  [@sinneduy](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/sinneduy)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2015, 8:14pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/4 "2015-10-28T20:14:24Z")
So are you saying that it is not Marvel in general that is free for production, but rather Marvel 2.0 only?
Wouldn't it be a good idea to update all the prior releases of Marvel with the removal of that pop up to reduce confusion?
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### Author:  [@theuntergeek](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/theuntergeek)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2015, 8:15pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/5 "2015-10-28T20:15:36Z")
That is correct. It technically still requires a license, but the [basic license](https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/marvel/current/license-management.html) is free.
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### Author:  [@theuntergeek](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/theuntergeek)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2015, 8:16pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/6 "2015-10-28T20:16:15Z")
> [@sinneduy](#):
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> Wouldn't it be a good idea to update all the prior releases of Marvel with the removal of that pop up to reduce confusion?
I don't expect them to go that route.
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### Author:  [@theuntergeek](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/theuntergeek)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/7 "2015-10-28T20:19:42Z")
> [@theuntergeek](#):
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> I don't expect them to go that route.
But I'm incorrect. The product management team just told me that we _are_ going to remove that notice in older versions.
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### Author:  [@GlenRSmith](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/GlenRSmith)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/8 "2015-10-28T20:19:55Z")
Don't be so sure. 😌
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### Author:  [@sinneduy](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/sinneduy)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2015, 8:27pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/9 "2015-10-28T20:27:40Z")
> [@theuntergeek](#):
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> But I'm incorrect. The product management team just told me that we are going to remove that notice in older versions.
Cool. I'm happy to hear it. Would appreciate an update when its done, so if for whatever reason I decide not to up date to Marvel 2.0, I can just get the latest update on my current Marvel version
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### Author:  [@skearns](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/skearns)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2015, 8:28pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/10 "2015-10-28T20:28:03Z")
To make sure it's clear, Marvel is now free to use in production and development.
For Marvel 1.x, we are planning to release an updated version in the coming weeks that removes the licensing requirements.
For Marvel 2.0, upon installation, it comes with a 30-day trial license that enables all Marvel functionality. After the trial expires, you just register for a free Basic license and add it to the cluster. For multi-cluster support in Marvel, and future features like proactive detection and notification of cluster issues, a subscription license, which includes Shield, Watcher and our amazing support is necessary.
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### Author:  [@sinneduy](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/sinneduy)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/11 "2015-10-28T20:37:50Z")
> [@skearns](#):
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> For multi-cluster support in Marvel, and future features like proactive detection and notification of cluster issues...
Would love to see a blog post or update about what exactly we are not going to have so we can see what we're missing out on.
Additionally, with Marvel 1.X, its been unclear as to how the pricing works exactly for a license.
When we tried to look into buying the Marvel license, we were redirected to here: [Subscriptions | Elastic Stack Products & Support | Elastic](https://www.elastic.co/subscriptions).
It also seemed that (and it might still be the case) that it isn't possible to acquire 'just' a Marvel license - which might be a route people may want to go.
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### Author:  [@skearns](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/skearns)
#### Post date: [October 28, 2015, 9:06pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/12 "2015-10-28T21:06:42Z")
We'll certainly be blogging about the new Marvel features as they arrive, and will make sure it's clear how you get access to them!
Indeed, we stopped selling Marvel standalone in preparation for making it free 🙂
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### Author:  [@renevdm](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/renevdm)
#### Post date: [November 1, 2015, 4:55pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/13 "2015-11-01T16:55:27Z")
Can one also register for the basic license before the 30 days expire?
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### Author:  [@skearns](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/skearns)
#### Post date: [November 1, 2015, 11:00pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/14 "2015-11-01T23:00:48Z")
Yes, you can register for a baic license at any time.
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### Author:  [@Pieter\_Agenbag](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Pieter_Agenbag)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2015, 7:19am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/15 "2015-11-26T07:19:38Z")
> [@skearns](#):
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> For Marvel 1.x, we are planning to release an updated version in the coming weeks that removes the licensing requirements.
Hi - Is this still happening any time soon? Was hoping/expecting to see Marvel 1.?4? in the 24th's Release Bonanza. 😢
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### Author:  [@Stefanos\_Petrakis](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Stefanos_Petrakis)
#### Post date: [November 26, 2015, 9:49am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/16 "2015-11-26T09:49:07Z")
Waiting for this one too with great anticipation
Setup:
ES =\> 1.7
Marvel =\> 1.3
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### Author:  [@skearns](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/skearns)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2015, 5:18am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/17 "2015-11-30T05:18:39Z")
Don't worry, we are still planning to do this. The release bonanza last week and the US Thanksgiving holiday has held us up a bit, but it should be happening in the very near future. Thanks for your patience!
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### Author:  [@Pieter\_Agenbag](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Pieter_Agenbag)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2015, 2:19pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/18 "2015-11-30T14:19:36Z")
And I am thankful for that 😄
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### Author:  [@Pawan\_Gupta](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Pawan_Gupta)
#### Post date: [December 21, 2015, 6:17am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/19 "2015-12-21T06:17:56Z")
+1 for ES 1.7 and Marvel 1.3 license.
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### Author:  [@Pieter\_Agenbag](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Pieter_Agenbag)
#### Post date: [January 14, 2016, 8:28am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/marvel-is-now-free-for-production/33180/20 "2016-01-14T08:28:28Z")
Sorry to bug you about this again , but am prepping to roll out some ES instances and was wondering if there's any news on the Marvel for ES 1.7x release ?
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