Licenses

Peerix is dual-licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3 (GPLv3) and a commercial license. This means that you can choose to use Peerix under the terms of the GPLv3, which allows you to use, modify, and distribute the software freely as long as you comply with the GPLv3 requirements.

Alternatively, if you need to use Peerix in a proprietary application or want to avoid the obligations of the GPLv3, you can purchase a commercial license from us.

More details about each license option are provided below:

Open Source License

Copyleft GPLv3 license for open source applications

Commercial License

Commercial license for proprietary applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the GPLv3 and the commercial license?

Open-Source (OSS): The GPLv3 license allows you to use, modify, and distribute Peerix freely as long as you comply with the GPLv3 requirements, which include releasing your source code and any modifications under the same license.

Commercial (Proprietary): The commercial license allows you to use Peerix in proprietary applications without the obligations of the GPLv3. This means you can use, modify, and distribute Peerix in your applications without having to release your source code or comply with the copyleft requirements of the GPLv3.

Can I switch between licenses?

Yes, you can switch between the GPLv3 and commercial licenses as needed. If you start with the GPLv3 license and later decide that you need the commercial license, you can purchase it at any time. Conversely, if you start with the commercial license and later decide to switch to the GPLv3, you can do so by complying with the GPLv3 requirements.

Does open-source mean free of charge?

While the GPLv3 license allows you to use, modify, and distribute Peerix freely, it does not necessarily mean that it is free of charge. You can choose to charge for your application that uses Peerix under the GPLv3 license, but you must comply with the GPLv3 requirements, which include releasing your source code and any modifications under the same license.