ɳSelfɳSELFDOCS

  • Getting Started

    • Introduction
    • Quick Start
    • Installation
    • Your First Project

  • Core Concepts

    • Architecture Overview
    • Project Structure
    • Configuration
    • Environments

  • Services

    • PostgreSQL Database
    • Hasura GraphQL
    • Authentication
    • Real-Time Communication
    • Storage (MinIO)
    • Email Configuration
    • Redis Cache
    • Search Engines
    • Functions
    • MLflow (ML Tracking)
    • Monitoring & Metrics
    • Admin UI
    • Dashboard

  • Database Tools

    • Schema Management
    • Migrations
    • Seeding Data
    • Backup & Restore
    • dbdiagram.io Sync

  • Microservices

    • NestJS Services
    • BullMQ Workers
    • Go Services
    • Python Services

  • CLI Reference

    • Complete Command Reference
    • Core Commands
    • Database Commands
    • Service Management
    • Production Commands

  • Deployment

    • Local Development
    • Production Setup
    • SSL/TLS Configuration
    • Domain Configuration
    • Environment Variables

  • Advanced Topics

    • Multi-Tenancy & SaaS
    • Security & Hardening
    • Custom Actions
    • Webhooks
    • Performance Tuning
    • Troubleshooting

  • Migration Guides

    • From Supabase
    • From Nhost
    • From Firebase

  • Resources

    • Changelog
    • Licensing
    • FAQ
    • Contributing
    • Support

Licensing

v0.4.8Updated for ɳSelf v0.4.8

License Overview

ɳSelf is free for personal use. Commercial and company use requires a license.

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License Types

Personal Use (Free)

ɳSelf is completely free for personal, non-commercial use. This includes:

  • Personal projects and side projects
  • Learning and educational purposes
  • Open source projects (with attribution)
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Development and testing

✓ No registration required for personal use - just install and start building!

Commercial Use (License Required)

A commercial license is required for:

  • Commercial products and services
  • SaaS applications
  • Enterprise deployments
  • Client projects (agencies)
  • Any for-profit use

Commercial licenses include:

  • Priority support
  • Enterprise features
  • SLA guarantees
  • Custom deployment assistance
  • Direct access to the development team

How to Obtain a Commercial License

We offer flexible commercial licensing with plans starting at $99/month for startups. Visit our commercial licensing page for detailed pricing and features.

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To obtain a commercial license for your organization:

  1. Choose your plan: Visit our commercial licensing page to see available plans
  2. Contact our licensing team: Use the contact form on our commercial page
  3. Provide information about:
    • Your company or organization
    • Number of developers
    • Number of deployments
    • Expected usage and scale
  4. Receive your license:
    • Custom pricing based on your needs
    • License key for activation
    • Priority support access

Open Source Projects

Open source projects can use ɳSelf freely with proper attribution. Please include:

  • Attribution in your README or documentation
  • Link back to the ɳSelf project
  • Maintain the copyright notice
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License Terms

The full license terms state:

  • Software is provided "AS IS" without warranty
  • Copyright notice must be included in all copies
  • Commercial use requires a separate license
  • Attribution must be maintained

For the complete license text, see the LICENSE file on GitHub.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use ɳSelf for my startup's MVP?

If you're pre-revenue and building an MVP, you can start with the personal license. Once you're generating revenue or have funding, you'll need to upgrade to a commercial license.

Do I need a license for internal tools?

Yes, if you're a for-profit company using ɳSelf for internal tools, you need a commercial license.

Can agencies use one license for multiple clients?

No, each client deployment requires its own commercial license. We offer agency packages - contact us for details.

What about non-profits?

Registered non-profit organizations can use ɳSelf under the personal license. Contact us if you need verification.

Need a Commercial License?

Get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements and pricing.

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