The Apiary account

The first step to access Apiary is by opening an account. There are 3 different options to select from. Free, Standard, or Pro:

Comparison of Apiary plans

For teams that are just getting started with API-first design and Apiary, the recommendation is to sign up for a free account to start with. As the skills of the team mature and more product features are needed, at this point upgrading to a paid plan is probably a good idea.