# Docker SDK now marked as "Paid" when creating a new Space?

> Source: <https://discuss.huggingface.co/t/docker-sdk-now-marked-as-paid-when-creating-a-new-space/177580#post_4>
> Published: 2026-07-09 04:24:58+00:00

[ryac](https://discuss.huggingface.co/u/ryac)
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Today I noticed that the Docker SDK is marked as **Paid** when creating a new Space. Earlier today it appeared to be available on the free tier.

I couldn’t find any announcement, changelog, or documentation update about this change.

Is this:

- an intentional rollout,
- an account-specific restriction,
- or a temporary UI issue?

Thanks!

Hmm… Seems not here. Perhaps depends to settings or so? Or fixed itself…?

[rsamf](https://discuss.huggingface.co/u/rsamf)
3
I see something similar in the UI but yeah, looks like they literally just moved cpu basic for docker container deployments behind a paywall. I just tried deploying something in CLI and I got “Static Spaces are free for everyone, but hosting Gradio and Docker Spaces on free cpu-basic requires a PRO subscription. Subscribe at [PRO Account - Hugging Face](https://huggingface.co/pro)”

Sadly, they did this without an announcement or warning. They haven’t even updated their pricing page:

[ryac](https://discuss.huggingface.co/u/ryac)
4
I see the same thing when trying with the CLI. Odd that there’s no announcement or documentation on it. :\