LNbits SaaS
Launch a fully managed LNbits instance in minutes - no server, no setup, no maintenance. Hosted by LNbits Inc.
LNbits SaaS is the official hosted solution for running LNbits without managing infrastructure. Instances deploy in under 3 minutes with full access to all features.
Demo server
The demo server at demo.lnbits.com is for testing only.
DANGER
Do not store real funds on the demo server. Data is wiped frequently without notice.
LNbits SaaS
How it works
- Go to my.lnbits.com
- Choose a plan and pay (Lightning or card)
- Your instance is live in under 3 minutes
- Access your personal dashboard to manage everything
Each instance runs the same LNbits software as a self-hosted deployment - same extensions, same API, same features.
Plans and pricing
Plans are available in flexible billing periods:
| Period | Best for |
|---|---|
| Hourly | Quick demos, workshops, testing |
| Weekly | Events, festivals, pop-up shops |
| Monthly | Ongoing projects, small businesses |
| Yearly | Production use, long-term deployments |
Pay with Lightning or PayPal. Visit my.lnbits.com for current pricing.
What you get
- Full LNbits instance - all extensions, all features, Admin UI access
- HTTPS by default - secure access out of the box
- Management dashboard - run multiple instances from one account for different use cases, clients, or projects
- Data portability - export your database and migrate to self-hosted anytime
- Choose your funding source - connect your own Lightning node, use an LSP, or run with FakeWallet for closed economies
Use cases
- Merchants - accept Lightning payments with zero infrastructure
- Events and festivals - spin up a temporary instance with FakeWallet for internal economies
- Schools and workshops - teach Bitcoin and Lightning with real UIs and fake sats
- Developers - test extensions and integrations on a live instance
- Multi-tenant setups - manage separate instances for different clients from one dashboard
Funding source
Each SaaS instance comes with a self-hosted Spark L2 backend - a lightweight, self-custodial Lightning wallet with automatic channel management. No node setup required on your end.
If you need a different backend, you can switch to any supported funding source (LND, CLN, NWC, etc.) or use FakeWallet for closed economies like schools and festivals where no real money is needed.
Self-hosted alternative
For full sovereignty, run your own instance:
- Docker on a VPS
- Node platforms with a full Bitcoin node
- Fly.io for cloud deployment
Next steps
- First Setup - configure your new instance
- Core Features - learn what you can do with LNbits
- Extensions - add functionality
Related Pages
- Installation Overview - all installation methods
- What is LNbits? - introduction to LNbits
- Wallet Backends - funding source options