What's the difference with Community license and Commercial license?

Question

I have some questions about the Community license:

1. What's the difference with Commercial license?

As I know, the community license also can use and release the app, right? so if I just for my personal freelance job, can I use it?

2. How can I know when should I use the license? Or, what happen if I don't register the license?

I tried create a new project and didn't register any license, but it seems nothing happen, I still can run my app, and I also tried to register a wrong license and still can work for well and no any errors.

I just want to confirm my community license is working, or can you let me know how to prove my license is working?

Thanks!

Vijayakumar Yoganandan · Answer

Hi Winson, 

Greetings from Syncfusion. 

Please find the details below for your queries. 






Query 

Response 


Q1. What's the difference with Commercial license? 
    As I know, the community license also can use and release the app, right? so if I just for my personal freelance job, can I use it? 


Community license is a commercial license and can be used for your applications and release in public. Find the detail for the eligibility criteria in the below link. 
https://www.syncfusion.com/sales/faq/community-license?question=who-is-eligible? 



 Q2. How can I know when should I use the license? Or, what happen if I don't register the license? 

License keys needs to be registered if you are using trial installer or NuGet. If you don’t register the License key for NuGet or trial installer, licensing alert will be shown. Starting with the version 16.2, Syncfusion introduced the Licensing system for the Essential Studio products. The licensing is applicable for all the evaluators and the licensed customers who use NuGet packages. If you are using the Trial installer or NuGet packages, then you should register the corresponding version License key in your application. It is not required to register the license key in your application if you are licensed customer and using licensed installer. Refer the following documentation link to know more about licensing.   
 
https://help.syncfusion.com/common/essential-studio/licensing/license-key 
 
To generate license key:  
https://help.syncfusion.com/common/essential-studio/licensing/license-key#how-to-generate-syncfusion-license-key 
 
To register the license key:  
https://help.syncfusion.com/common/essential-studio/licensing/license-key#how-to-register-the-syncfusion-license-key 
 


Q3. I tried create a new project and didn't register any license, but it seems nothing happen, I still can run my app, and I also tried to register a wrong license and still can work for well and no any errors.  
 

If you refer the assemblies from the Licensed installer, licensing alert will not be shown as the licensing is for NuGet and Trial installers. So, your application would have worked without any issues.  


Q4. I just want to confirm my community license is working, or can you let me know how to prove my license is working? 

As per our record, you have the community license and you can use it from the below link.  
 
https://www.syncfusion.com/account/downloads  
 
You can ensure whether your license is working based on following the details provided for your 2nd Query.(Q2) 
  

Regards, 
Vijayakumar Y.

Winson · Answer

it's very details, thanks a lot!

Shruti Singh · Answer

Community license is associate with users not with a specific community and a commercial license is a licencing option for organizations and business entities.

Sabitha Rajamani · Answer

Hi Shruti, 
 
Thanks for the update, 
 
Regards, 
Sabitha

Harsh Shah · Answer

Commercial license is the standard licensing option for organizations and business entities. Licenses are purchased by the company and can be used by any single person within this organization and Communities licenses are associated with users, not a specific community. If needed, you can move users with these licenses between communities. If you have unused licenses, you can assign them to users in any community in your org.

Sabitha Rajamani · Answer

Hi Harsh, 
  
Thanks for the information. 
  
Regards, 
Sabitha

Winson · Answer

Got it, thanks for your updates!

bracknelson · Answer

A Commercial license is the standard licensing option for organizations and business entities. Licenses are purchased by the company and can be used by any single person within this organization. Locksmith Dewsbury A Personal license is an option for private individuals who purchase a license with their own funds, and solely for their own use. Personal licenses are not to be purchased, refunded, or in any way financed by companies.

Difference Between Community and Commercial Licenses:

Sabitha Rajamani · Answer

Hi Bracknelson, 
 
Thanks for your update. 
 
Regards, 
Sabitha

Israr Ansari · Answer

The difference between a Community license and a Commercial license lies in their intended use and the rights granted to the licensee. Here's an explanation of each:Community License:
A Community license, as the name suggests, is designed for community-oriented purposes. It is often provided to individuals or organizations for non-commercial, open-source, or educational projects. The primary goal of a Community license is to foster collaboration, innovation, and the sharing of ideas within a community of users.Under a Community license, the licensee is typically allowed to use the licensed software or product for free. However, there might be certain restrictions on the usage, such as limitations on the number of users, devices, or projects. Moreover, the licensee may need to adhere to specific conditions, like providing attribution or sharing modifications with the community.In some cases, a Community license may include access to basic support or online forums where users can seek assistance from the community. This helps encourage knowledge exchange and problem-solving within the user community.Commercial License:
On the other hand, a Commercial license is intended for businesses, enterprises, or individuals using the licensed software or product for commercial purposes. This license is typically associated with a fee or payment arrangement, as it grants the licensee the right to use the software in revenue-generating or profit-driven activities.Under a Commercial license, the licensee is often granted more extensive rights and privileges compared to a Community license. These rights may include unrestricted usage, access to premium features, priority support from the product's developers or vendors, and the ability to use the product in a closed or proprietary environment.The Commercial license ensures that the licensee can use the software without any limitations or obligations to share modifications or adhere to community-driven guidelines. Instead, they can utilize the software as per their business requirements and profit from its capabilities without any restrictions.In summary, the key difference between a Community license and a Commercial license lies in their target audiences and the purposes they serve. The Community license aims to support community-driven projects and open collaboration, often providing free access to limited features. On the other hand, the Commercial license caters to businesses and commercial ventures, offering a more comprehensive package with premium features and priority support, usually in exchange for a licensing fee.

Steve Diaz · Answer

HelloThe specific details of Community and
Commercial licenses can vary depending on the software or service you're
referring to, as different companies and products may have different terms and
conditions. However, I can provide you with some general information that may
help you understand the differences between these types of licenses:Difference Between Community and Commercial
Licenses:Community License: This type of license is
often provided for free or at a reduced cost to individuals, open-source
projects, or small-scale developers for non-commercial or personal use. It may
come with certain limitations, such as restrictions on the size of the user base
or revenue generated from the software created using the license.Commercial License: A commercial license
typically allows individuals or organizations to use the software or services
for commercial purposes, such as building and selling software products,
offering services to clients, or using the software within a for-profit business.
Commercial licenses often come with more permissive terms and may allow for
broader usage.You can check https://www.syncfusion.com/sales/faq/community-license?question=who-is-eligible?/Salesforce CPQ Training

Thank you.

Ali Raza · Answer

A Commercial license is the standard licensing option for organizations and business entities. Licenses are purchased by the company and can be used by any single person within this organization.

Locksmith Dewsbury

A Personal license is an option for private individuals who purchase a license with their own funds, and solely for their own use. Personal licenses are not to be purchased, refunded, or in any way financed by companies.

Difference Between Community and Commercial Licenses:

Optimus · Answer

Informative

Query	Response
Q1. What's the difference with Commercial license? As I know, the community license also can use and release the app, right? so if I just for my personal freelance job, can I use it?	Community license is a commercial license and can be used for your applications and release in public. Find the detail for the eligibility criteria in the below link. https://www.syncfusion.com/sales/faq/community-license?question=who-is-eligible?
Q2. How can I know when should I use the license? Or, what happen if I don't register the license?	License keys needs to be registered if you are using trial installer or NuGet. If you don’t register the License key for NuGet or trial installer, licensing alert will be shown. Starting with the version 16.2, Syncfusion introduced the Licensing system for the Essential Studio products. The licensing is applicable for all the evaluators and the licensed customers who use NuGet packages. If you are using the Trial installer or NuGet packages, then you should register the corresponding version License key in your application. It is not required to register the license key in your application if you are licensed customer and using licensed installer. Refer the following documentation link to know more about licensing. https://help.syncfusion.com/common/essential-studio/licensing/license-key To generate license key: https://help.syncfusion.com/common/essential-studio/licensing/license-key#how-to-generate-syncfusion-license-key To register the license key: https://help.syncfusion.com/common/essential-studio/licensing/license-key#how-to-register-the-syncfusion-license-key
Q3. I tried create a new project and didn't register any license, but it seems nothing happen, I still can run my app, and I also tried to register a wrong license and still can work for well and no any errors.	If you refer the assemblies from the Licensed installer, licensing alert will not be shown as the licensing is for NuGet and Trial installers. So, your application would have worked without any issues.
Q4. I just want to confirm my community license is working, or can you let me know how to prove my license is working?	As per our record, you have the community license and you can use it from the below link. https://www.syncfusion.com/account/downloads You can ensure whether your license is working based on following the details provided for your 2^nd Query.(Q2)