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Dual Licensing Policy

Qopy is available under two licensing options to accommodate different use cases and requirements. This dual licensing approach allows us to support both open source development and commercial applications.

Open Source License (AGPL-3.0)

FREE

Perfect for: Personal projects, educational use, open source development, and internal company tools that are not distributed.

Key Features:

  • Completely free - No cost for use
  • Full source code access - View and modify the code
  • Community-driven - Contribute to the project
  • Internal use - Use within your organization

Requirements:

  • Source code disclosure - Must share source code of derivative works
  • AGPL-3.0 compliance - Combined works must use AGPL-3.0
  • Web service disclosure - Must provide source code for web services using this software

License Text: View AGPL-3.0 License

Commercial License

PAID

Perfect for: Proprietary software, SaaS applications, commercial products, and when you cannot comply with AGPL-3.0 requirements.

Key Benefits:

  • No copyleft restrictions - No source code disclosure requirements
  • Proprietary integration - Integrate into closed-source software
  • SaaS deployment - Offer as web service without source disclosure
  • Commercial support - Professional support and warranty included
  • Redistribution rights - Include in commercial products

Commercial Use Includes:

  • Production business operations
  • Proprietary application integration
  • SaaS and web services
  • Commercial product redistribution
  • Internal tools that are distributed

License Text: View Commercial License

Which License Do I Need?

Use Case License Required Notes
Personal projects AGPL-3.0 (Free) Perfect for individual use
Open source projects AGPL-3.0 (Free) Must comply with copyleft terms
Internal company tools (not distributed) AGPL-3.0 (Free) Internal use only
Education and research AGPL-3.0 (Free) Academic use
SaaS/Web services Commercial License Cannot comply with AGPL web disclosure
Proprietary software Commercial License Closed-source integration
Cannot share source code Commercial License Business requirements prevent disclosure
Commercial redistribution Commercial License Including in commercial products

Commercial License Information

Commercial License Benefits:

  • Commercial support - Email and priority support
  • Warranty - Software warranty and liability protection
  • Updates - Access to all updates and new features
  • Documentation - Commercial documentation and guides

Pricing and Licensing: Commercial licenses are available for proprietary software, SaaS applications, and commercial products. Pricing is determined based on your specific use case, company size, and requirements.

Contact Required: For commercial licensing inquiries, please contact us with details about your intended use case, company information, and specific requirements. We'll provide a customized quote based on your needs.

Need Help Choosing?

If you're unsure which license you need, please contact us with details about your intended use case.

qopy@lit.services

We'll help you determine the right license for your specific situation.

License Comparison

Feature AGPL-3.0 Commercial
Cost Free Contact for pricing
Source code disclosure Required Not required
SaaS restrictions Yes No
Commercial use Limited Full
Support Community Commercial
Warranty None Included
Proprietary integration Not allowed Allowed

Additional Resources

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Detailed Licensing Guide

Comprehensive licensing documentation

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AGPL-3.0 License Text

Full license terms

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Commercial License Text

Commercial license agreement

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GNU AGPL-3.0 Information

Official GNU documentation

Last Updated: July 2025

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