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Commercial License

Overview

Container-Maker is dual-licensed:

  1. AGPL-3.0 (GNU Affero General Public License v3.0) - For open source use
  2. Commercial License - For proprietary/commercial use

When You Need a Commercial License

You need a commercial license if you want to:

  • Integrate Container-Maker into a proprietary product without making your entire product open source under AGPL-3.0
  • Distribute a modified version of Container-Maker as part of a commercial product
  • Offer Container-Maker as a hosted/SaaS service without open-sourcing your backend

What's Allowed Without a Commercial License

You DO NOT need a commercial license if you:

  • Use Container-Maker internally within your company (not distributing to customers)
  • Use Container-Maker for personal projects
  • Contribute to the open-source version
  • Use Container-Maker in compliance with AGPL-3.0 (i.e., keep your modifications open source)

AGPL-3.0 Requirements

If using under AGPL-3.0, you must:

  1. Disclose your source code when you distribute the software or run it as a network service
  2. License your modifications under AGPL-3.0
  3. Provide installation instructions and the complete corresponding source code
  4. Preserve copyright notices

Pricing

Commercial licenses are available on a case-by-case basis. Pricing depends on:

  • Company size
  • Use case (embedded, SaaS, redistribution)
  • Support requirements

Contact for Commercial Licensing

To purchase a commercial license or discuss your use case, please contact:

FAQ

Q: We use Container-Maker internally for development. Do we need a license?

A: No. Internal use within your organization is permitted under AGPL-3.0.

Q: We want to bundle Container-Maker with our proprietary DevOps product. Do we need a license?

A: Yes. If you're distributing it as part of a proprietary product, you need a commercial license.

Q: We run Container-Maker as a hosted service for our customers. Do we need a license?

A: Under AGPL-3.0, you must open-source your entire service. If you prefer to keep it proprietary, you need a commercial license.

Q: Can we fork and modify Container-Maker for internal use?

A: Yes, as long as you're not distributing it externally or running it as a public network service.

License Comparison

Use Case AGPL-3.0 (Free) Commercial License
Personal use ✅ ✅
Internal company use ✅ ✅
Open-source projects ✅ ✅
Proprietary products ❌ (must open-source) ✅
SaaS/Hosted services ❌ (must open-source) ✅
Reselling/redistribution ❌ (must open-source) ✅

Note: This is a summary and not legal advice. Please consult the full AGPL-3.0 license text and seek legal counsel if you have questions.