Mongoose Library is distributed under GPLv2, evaluation and commercial license terms. Read on to understand which licensing option is right for you.
| Feature | Non-Commercial Project | Prototyping | Commercial Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| License Type | GPLv2 | Evaluation | Commercial |
| Closed source distribution | no | no | yes |
| Commercial Support | no | yes | yes |
| Full Source Code | yes | yes | yes |
Mongoose Library under the GPLv2 license is ideal for the non commercial projects, open source projects, private use or evaluation purposes.
Commercial projects can also run under the GPLv2 license by fully releasing
the end product’s source code under the GPLv2 license.
To evaluate Mongoose Library along with the non-GPL software (no GPL contamination) you can request an Evaluation license.
However, once your project is commercialized, you need to acquire a Commercial license.
Commercial license removes all GPLv2 restrictions and allows you to redistribute your closed source products with the Mongoose Library embedded.
This license provides access to software maintenance for updates, upgrades and priority technical support.
Commercial licenses below are permanent, royalty-free.
In order to understand commercial licensing, a concept of Product and Product Family must be understood. The best way to understand them is by example.
Imagine a company “ACME Corporation“ that manufactures coffee machines, vacuum cleaners and air conditioners: all company products.
Coffee machines have two Product Families: "Barista" and "Ristretto". Each Product in a Product Family has a specific name and price tag. Products within a single Product Family target the same market segment: for example, Barista Product Family targets semi-professional coffee makers, whilst a Ristretto Product Family targets a budget market. (*) Prices on pictures are for illustration purposes only.
Covers a single SKU. This license covers only one product type commercially positioned and sold to the end customers (the end result of a manufacturing process, which is offered to the market under a specific name / Stock Keeping Unit, SKU).
This license covers a group of related products (which have similar functionalities, identical purposes and similar target markets) united under one product line which is commercially positioned and sold to the end customers (offered to the market under a specific name).
A Product Family should:
An additional Product Family license might be required in the following cases:
This license covers all company’s products commercially positioned and sold to the end customers (offered to the market).
This is the most flexible license suitable for the companies with global budget and multiple products:
Custom license for your business. This model allows us to be flexible and value-driven towards your integration project. Simply let us know the details of your project, and we will provide the most effective license option for you.
The license consists of:
A one-time fee that covers all Mongoose Library functionality for the most current version of the library. This fee is bound to:
The recurring yearly subscription fee for software maintenance and support is not included in the one-time license price and is available for renewal at your discretion.
This yearly subscription service includes:
Integrating Cesanta's software in a commercial product without fully releasing your source code or purchasing a commercial license can have legal ramifications. You agree to the terms under GPLv2 as you integrate our source code.
Incompatibilities, through taking different components of different sources and ignoring any license restrictions, can result in the software pieces you choose not to be permitted to be used in a single product.
If you are unsure which type of license is right for you, contact us to discuss.
Once your product is commercial you need to either open your source code completely to continue using Mongoose free of charge under GPLv2 license or alternatively purchase a commercial license. To enquire about licensing, just get in touch.
Our pricing is bespoke to your project. Not every project has the same scale, so we want to be sure you get the right license at the right level needed. Nothing more, nothing less. Click here to get in touch for pricing, tell us more about your project and we will then get the price ready for you.
Yes, our license is royalty-free. However, we do understand that this model does not suit everyone. If your needs require a custom license, we would be happy to work on a solution with you.
From Cesanta's side it takes a couple of days. But, your company may want to do legal reviews which in some cases can take months. We suggest buying your license 6 months in advance of your product launch.
Most Mongoose licenses start with an engineer who found us and a manager who asks "Why pay for this?". This one-page business case answers that question: build vs. buy cost, GPLv2 exposure, EU CRA deadlines, and our track record. Forward it to your budget owner. Download the business case (PDF, 1 page).
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