Licensing
Overview
Styleframe is offered under two licensing options to suit different needs:
- Styleframe Community (core library) is free and open source under the MIT License
- Styleframe Pro is free for development, requires a license for production
- One Pro license covers unlimited personal and commercial projects
Styleframe Community (MIT License)
The core Styleframe library is completely free and open source, licensed under the MIT License. This means you can:
- ✅ Use it for free in any project (personal or commercial)
- ✅ Modify and customize it however you want
- ✅ Distribute it freely
- ✅ Use it in open source or proprietary projects
- ✅ Sell products built with it
- ✅ No attribution required (though appreciated!)
No strings attached. The MIT License is one of the most permissive open source licenses available.
Styleframe Pro (Commercial License)
Styleframe Pro extends the core library with premium features like fluid responsive design, advanced composables, and professional tooling. It requires a commercial license for production use.
Development is Free - Try Before You Buy
Styleframe Pro is completely free for development environments. Test all premium features locally without a license key. No credit card required.
You can use Styleframe Pro free of charge in:
- ✅ Local development environments
- ✅ Testing and staging environments
- ✅ Any environment not accessible to end users
Production Requires a License
To use Styleframe Pro in production (any environment accessible to end users or the general public), you need a valid license for each developer in your organization that uses Styleframe Pro.
What's Included in a License
- ✅ Unlimited Projects - Use on unlimited personal and commercial projects
- ✅ Client Work - Cover all your client websites and applications
- ✅ Commercial Applications - Build and sell SaaS products, themes, and tools
- ✅ Team Collaboration - Share with your team members
- ✅ Updates & Support - Access to minor and patch updates
- ✅ Production Deployments - Deploy to live, public-facing environments
One License, Unlimited Projects
Your Styleframe Pro license covers unlimited projects. Build as many websites, applications, and client projects as you want without purchasing additional licenses.
License Activation
Activating your Styleframe Pro license is simple:
Get Your License Key
After purchasing, you'll receive a license key via email. You can also find it in your account dashboard.
Activate Your Key
Log into your Styleframe account and activate your license key through the license management form.
Set Environment Variable
Add your license key as an environment variable in your production environment:
# Add to your .env file or deployment environment
STYLEFRAME_KEY=your_license_key_here
License Comparison
| Feature | MIT License (Community) | Commercial License (Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free forever | Free for development, paid for production |
| Usage Rights | Unlimited | Unlimited projects per license |
| Commercial Use | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Modification | ✅ Allowed | ✅ Allowed |
| Distribution | ✅ Allowed | ⚠️ Restricted (see below) |
| Attribution | Not required | Not required |
| Team Members | Unlimited | Managed by license holder |
| Premium Features | ❌ | ✅ |
| Production Support | Community | Official support |
Special License Types
Builder License (Theme/Plugin Developers)
If you're building themes, plugins, templates, or tools that you want to sell or distribute with Styleframe Pro embedded, you need a Builder License.
A Builder License allows you to:
- Distribute products with Styleframe Pro embedded
- Sell themes, templates, and starter kits
- Create reusable components for redistribution
- Build tools and libraries on top of Styleframe Pro
Enterprise & Volume Licensing
For organizations with specific needs:
- Large team deployments
- Custom licensing terms
- Volume discounts
- Dedicated support
Contact sales to discuss enterprise options.
What You Can Do with Styleframe Pro
Allowed Uses
With a valid Styleframe Pro license, you and your team members can:
Development & Collaboration
- Install and use Styleframe Pro on team computers
- Create backup copies for security and continuity
- Modify Styleframe Pro components for your projects
- Share copies and modifications with other team members
Project Integration
- Embed Styleframe Pro in websites and applications
- Build and deploy commercial projects
- Create client websites and applications
- Develop SaaS products and web applications
- Publish projects that include Styleframe Pro
End User Rights
- Grant end users permission to use, copy, and run your projects
- Distribute projects incorporating Styleframe Pro
- Sell products built with Styleframe Pro
Restrictions
To protect the value of Styleframe Pro, the following are not allowed:
Distribution Limitations
- Cannot distribute standalone copies of Styleframe Pro to non-team members
- Cannot share your license key with people outside your organization
- Cannot authorize third parties to modify or embed Styleframe Pro directly
License Bypassing
- Cannot bypass licensing by distributing Styleframe Pro in projects where end users need their own license (unless you have a Builder License - see below)
- Cannot continue using Styleframe Pro after license expiration or termination
- Cannot host projects using Styleframe Pro without an active license
Frequently Asked Questions
STYLEFRAME_KEY environment variable in production. Development environments (localhost, common development ports) don't require a license key.When you build a website for a client using Styleframe Pro:
- Your license covers the development and deployment
- The client doesn't need their own license if you're just delivering a finished website
- If the client will be modifying or embedding Styleframe Pro themselves, they need their own license
Support & Resources
Get Help
- 📚 Documentation - Complete guides and API reference
- 💬 Discord Community - Chat with the community
- 📧 Email Support - Direct support for license holders
- 🐛 GitHub Issues - Report bugs
Purchase & Manage License
- 🛒 Purchase License - Buy Styleframe Pro
- 👤 Account Dashboard - Manage your license and team
- 📄 View Full License Agreement - Complete legal terms
Contact Us
Questions about licensing? We're here to help!
- Support: support@styleframe.dev
- Organization Licenses: sales@styleframe.dev
- Builder Licenses: sales@styleframe.dev
Legal Notice
This document provides a user-friendly overview of Styleframe's licensing. For complete legal terms, please review the full Styleframe Pro License Agreement. In case of any conflict between this overview and the full agreement, the full agreement takes precedence.