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Commercial Licensing

Copyright Notice

  • Free Commercial Use: Free commercial use is permitted, limited to normal use of officially released installation packages; decompilation, reverse engineering, software cracking, or attempts to obtain source code are prohibited.

  • Source Code Authorized Version: Source code authorization is provided, allowing external sales as part of the overall solution, subject to the relevant terms of the source code license agreement

  • Activation Code Authorization: No source code is provided; an activation code unlocks commercial quota for the released Gateway package, with no limit on the number of Gateway instances

The released package can be used without a commercial license for up to 50 channels, 50 devices, and 1000 variables. Exceeding any one of these limits requires a commercial offline license through source code authorization or activation code authorization. Before purchasing commercial licenses, please confirm the usage scenario, delivery method, whether source code authorization is required, and whether custom development and technical support are needed. The agreement text and scope of services are subject to the official authorization documents confirmed with the author prior to purchase.

Overview​

ThingsGateway provides two commercial options: source code authorization for source delivery and deep customization, and activation code authorization for projects that use the released package but need to exceed the free quota.

Advantages of Source Code Authorization Versions​

  • Full Source Code Access: Access the full source code of the software, supporting deep customization and secondary development
  • Commercial Licensing: Allowed for external sales as part of the overall solution
  • Technical Support: Provide customized development, technical support, and remote assistance
  • Greater Flexibility: Can be deeply customized and expand functions according to project requirements

Application Scenarios​

  • Deep Customization Projects: Scenarios requiring deep customization and development based on specific requirements
  • Solution Providers: Need to sell gateways externally as part of the overall solution
  • ** Enterprise-level IoT platform**: enterprise-level applications requiring independent source code controllability
  • Special requirement scenarios: scenarios requiring core function modification or addition of special features

Licensing Model​

ThingsGateway source code authorization adopts a permanent licensing model, obtaining the complete source code after authorization. Activation code authorization does not provide source code, costs CNY 1,998, and does not limit the number of Gateway instances.

Authorization comparison​

AuthorizationSource codeUse casePriceGateway instance count
Source code authorizationFull sourceDeep customization, secondary development, source deliveryFrom CNY 19,998As defined by the formal agreement
Activation code authorizationNo sourceReleased package with commercial quotaCNY 1,998No limit

Authorization Instructions​

💎 Source Code Authorization​

Price: Starting from 19,998

Authorization Content:

  • ✓ Authorization Target: Enterprise Entities
  • ✓ Authorization Period: Permanent
  • ✓ Upgrade Service: 2 years of free upgrades
  • ✓ Special Permissions: Allowed to be sold externally as part of the overall solution

Applicable Scenarios: 📌 Suitable for scenarios requiring deep customization or source code delivery

🔑 Activation Code Authorization​

Price: CNY 1,998

Authorization Content:

  • ✓ Target: Released Gateway software
  • ✓ Activation: Purchase an activation code, then generate an offline license in the Docs account center with the Gateway code
  • ✓ Instance scope: No limit on Gateway instances; each instance imports a license bound to its own installation key
  • ✓ Source scope: No source code; local Gateway users, roles, and menus are unchanged

Applicable Scenarios: Suitable for projects that deliver the released package, need to exceed the free quota, and do not need source code.

Technical Support and Service​

  1. Technical Support:
  • 7x12 hour online technical support
  • Remote assistance for troubleshooting
  • Technical consultation and solution design
  1. Custom Development:
  • Protocol plugin customization
  • Functional module customization
  • System integration services
  1. Training Services:
  • System Architecture Training
  • Development Training
  • Operations and Maintenance Training
  1. Project Implementation:
  • Solution Design
  • System Deployment
  • Debugging and Verification

Purchase Process​

Pre-Purchase Preparation​

  1. Needs Assessment: Evaluate project requirements and determine the type of authorization required
  2. Contact Sales: Contact the author, Mr. Lin, for detailed information and purchase process
  3. Solution Confirmation: Confirm the final technical solution and authorization type

Purchase Channels​

Please contact the author Lin Gong before purchasing to confirm the authorization type and price.

  • Contact Information:
  • Phone/WeChat: 15622119120 (commercial authorization consultation)

Frequently Asked Questions​

**Q: What does source code authorization include? **

A: Source code licensing provides full access to the source code, supports deep customization and secondary development, and allows for external sales as part of the overall solution.

Q: Does activation code authorization include source code?

A: No. Activation code authorization is for the released package, costs CNY 1,998, and does not limit the number of Gateway instances. Choose source code authorization when source delivery or deep customization is required.

Q: How is activation code authorization used?

A: After purchasing an activation code, sign in to the Docs account center, enter the Gateway code as instructed, generate the offline license, and import it in Gateway under System Settings -> Software Authorization. Gateway does not call the authorization center while running.

Q: Does activation code authorization limit Gateway instances?

A: No. Each Gateway instance still generates and imports a license using its own Gateway code, but the activation code authorization itself has no instance-count limit.

**Q: Does source code authorization support free upgrades? **

A: Yes, source code licensing includes a 2-year free upgrade service, and after authorization, you can obtain the new version of the source code for free within 2 years.

Technical​

**Q: Can the authorized source code version modify core functions? **

A: Yes, the authorized source code version provides the full source code, allowing you to modify core features or add special features as needed.

**Q: Can the licensed source code version be used for commercial projects? **

A: Yes, the licensed source code version allows external sales as part of the overall solution, but must comply with the relevant terms in the source code licensing agreement.

Summary​

The ThingsGateway source code license provides enterprise-level applications with full source access rights, supporting deep customization and secondary development, and allowing them to be sold externally as part of the overall solution.

Through source code licensing, you can obtain:

  • Full source code access: Access the full software source code supporting deep customization
  • Commercial licensing: Allowed for external sales as part of the overall solution
  • Professional technical support: 7x12 hour online support and remote assistance
  • Customized services: Customized development services based on your needs

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the author Lin Gong, who will provide you with professional consultation and services.