Is AGPL Free For Commercial Use?
iText is available under the open source AGPL license, as well as a commercial license. If you purchase a commercial license, you can keep your source code to yourself allowing you to retain your IP. If you use the AGPL version, you need to release your source code free of charge.
AGPL contains an additional clause that treats SaaS (“Remote Network Interaction”) like distribution, for purposes of invoking the copyleft conditions.
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Can I use AGPL software for commercial purposes?
The AGPL License permits users of the licensed code to: Use the code for commercial purposes: Like both GPL v2 and GPL v3, the AGPL imposes no conditions on using the code in software that's sold commercially.
Open Source Software Licenses 101: The AGPL License - FOSSA
The GNU Affero General Public License is a free, copyleft license for software and other kinds of works, specifically designed to ensure cooperation with the community in the case of network server software.
GNU Affero General Public License version 3 - Open Source Initiative
The AGPL V3 license is a strong copyleft license that enforces open source on all components derived from any previous work. It closes the server-side loophole, where the source code isn't made available if the software isn't released.
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