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Licensing

Choose the License That Fits Your Business

stdapi.ai is available under a dual-license model designed to support both open-source communities and commercial enterprises:

  • AGPL-3.0-or-later (Free & Open Source)

    Free forever for those who share their code

    Best for:

    • Open-source projects
    • Research and education
    • Development and testing
    • Projects that can comply with AGPL

    Includes: Community Docker image, full source code access

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  • Commercial License (AWS Marketplace)

    Production-ready for proprietary applications

    Best for:

    • Internal company tools
    • SaaS products
    • Proprietary applications
    • Commercial integrations

    Includes: Hardened container, security updates, production support

    Get Started on AWS Marketplace

Why Choose the Commercial License?

A commercial license through AWS Marketplace provides everything you need for production deployments:

Keep Your Code Private

Build proprietary applications without AGPL's source code disclosure requirements. Your intellectual property and modifications stay private.

Deploy with Confidence

No copyleft obligations - integrate stdapi.ai into your products and internal tools without AGPL network use restrictions.

Production-Grade Security

Access hardened and optimized container images with regular security updates, vulnerability patches, and AWS security best practices.

Modify & Distribute Freely

Customize stdapi.ai to fit your needs and distribute it as part of your commercial offerings without restrictions.

Enterprise-Ready Terms

Licensed under the AWS Marketplace Standard Contract (SCMP) - straightforward, trusted terms used by thousands of enterprise products.

Streamlined AWS Billing

Purchase and pay through AWS Marketplace. Consolidated billing with your existing AWS infrastructure costs.

Commercial License Benefits

  • Full Commercial Rights

    Use in closed-source applications, modify freely, and distribute as part of your products

  • No Source Disclosure

    AGPL network use requirements don't apply—keep your modifications private

  • Internal Network Freedom

    Deploy on internal networks without triggering AGPL's source disclosure obligations

  • Streamlined Procurement

    Purchase through AWS Marketplace with familiar terms and billing

  • Hardened Container Images

    Optimized and security-hardened containers built for production workloads

  • Regular Security Updates

    Stay protected with timely security patches and vulnerability fixes

  • Easy Deployment Options

    Quick deployment workflows optimized for AWS infrastructure

  • AWS Best Practices

    Deployment options follow AWS Well-Architected Framework guidelines

Getting Started with Commercial License

Quick Start (3 Steps)

  1. Subscribe - Visit AWS Marketplace and subscribe to stdapi.ai
  2. Accept Contract - Accept the AWS Marketplace Standard Contract during checkout
  3. Deploy - Use our Terraform module to deploy immediately with commercial rights activated

Free trial: 14-day trial included. Test in your production environment risk-free.

Pricing: Pay-per-use through AWS Marketplace. Consolidated with your AWS bill.

After Subscribing

Once subscribed, access the hardened container image from AWS Marketplace ECR and deploy using:

Your commercial license activates automatically upon deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I try before I buy?

Yes, two ways:

  1. Free AGPL version - Use the community Docker image (AGPL-3.0) for evaluation, development, and testing. No cost, full features.

  2. 14-day free trial - AWS Marketplace commercial license includes a 14-day trial. Test the hardened production container in your environment risk-free.

Both options give you full access to validate stdapi.ai before committing.

Do I need a commercial license for internal company tools?

Yes, in most cases. The AGPL-3.0 license requires source code disclosure even for software accessed over a network (the "network use" clause).

Examples requiring commercial license: - Internal API gateway for your team - Company-wide AI chatbot - Department-specific automation tools - Private SaaS offering to customers

The commercial license removes these obligations and lets you keep your code and deployments private.

What if I'm okay with open-sourcing my application?

If you're comfortable open-sourcing your entire application under AGPL-3.0 (including making source available to network users), the free community version works perfectly.

AGPL-3.0 is fine for: - Open-source projects that share all code - Research and academic projects - Personal experiments and learning

The commercial license is for organizations that need proprietary code or can't meet AGPL's network disclosure requirements.

Can I switch from AGPL to commercial later?

Yes, absolutely. This is a common path:

  1. Develop & test with free AGPL community Docker image
  2. Subscribe to AWS Marketplace when ready for production
  3. Deploy with commercial container image - automatic license activation

No migration required. Just swap container images and deploy. Your Terraform configuration remains the same.

What's included in the AWS Marketplace Standard Contract?

The AWS Marketplace Standard Contract (SCMP) provides:

  • Clear license grant terms for commercial use
  • Standard warranty and liability provisions
  • Straightforward payment and billing terms
  • Professional indemnification terms

It's the same trusted contract used across thousands of enterprise software products on AWS Marketplace.

Questions?

Our team is available to help you choose the right licensing option for your use case.

Email: sales@stdapi.ai

Contact us for clarification on licensing terms, volume pricing, or custom deployment scenarios.