Pricing

How do I choose the right commercial tier?

Choose based on your company size and annual recurring revenue (ARR):

• Individual/Startup ($99/year): Less than 10 employees and less than $1M ARR
• Small Enterprise ($999/year): 10-50 employees and less than $10M ARR
• AI App Builder ($15/app/year): For AI platforms that generate multiple applications programmatically
• Enterprise (Custom pricing): 50+ employees or $10M+ ARR, includes dedicated support

If you're between tiers or have questions about eligibility, contact sales@openwebf.com for guidance.

How does the AI App Builder pricing work?

The AI App Builder tier is designed for companies that use AI to programmatically generate multiple applications. Each generated app that is distributed to end users requires its own license at $15/year. This includes:

• Pay only for apps you actually distribute
• Automated license management via API
• Volume discounts available for 100+ apps
• Full app store distribution rights per license

This model is ideal for AI platforms, no-code builders, or app generation services where you create many unique applications for different customers. Contact our sales team to discuss your specific use case and volume pricing.

What are the volume discounts for AI App Builder?

We offer tiered volume discounts to make scaling more affordable for AI platforms:

• 1-99 apps: $15 per app/year (standard rate)
• 100-499 apps: $12 per app/year (20% discount)
• 500-999 apps: $10 per app/year (33% discount)
• 1,000-4,999 apps: $8 per app/year (47% discount)
• 5,000+ apps: $6 per app/year (60% discount)

Discounts apply automatically based on your total number of active licensed applications. For example, if you have 150 apps, all 150 will be billed at $12/app.

For platforms expecting to generate 10,000+ applications, contact sales@openwebf.com for custom enterprise pricing and dedicated support packages.

How does support work for AI App Builder?

AI App Builder includes tiered priority support that scales with your total number of licensed apps. Unlike a per-app support model, we provide a reasonable support allocation based on your platform size:

• 1-99 apps: 10 priority support tickets per year
• 100-499 apps: 25 priority support tickets per year
• 500-999 apps: 50 priority support tickets per year
• 1,000-4,999 apps: 100 priority support tickets per year
• 5,000+ apps: 200 priority support tickets per year

All support includes priority email response, root-cause analysis, and technical guidance. Support tiers automatically adjust as your app count grows or shrinks.

For platforms requiring dedicated technical account management or custom SLA guarantees, contact us about our Enterprise tier with unlimited support tickets.

What's the difference between Community and Commercial licenses?

The Community Version is licensed under GPL-3.0, which requires you to share your source code and keep your project open source. The Commercial licenses (Individual/Startup, Small Enterprise, AI App Builder, and Enterprise) allow you to build proprietary, closed-source applications without GPL restrictions and distribute on app stores.

Why is GPL-3.0 incompatible with the Apple App Store?

GPL-3.0 prohibits additional restrictions on user rights, but Apple's App Store Terms of Service impose several restrictions that conflict with GPL-3.0, including:

• Device installation limits (5-10 authorized devices)
• Mandatory DRM (FairPlay encryption)
• Code signing requirements preventing user modifications
• Restrictions on redistribution

The Free Software Foundation has confirmed this incompatibility, and Apple has removed GPL-licensed apps like GNU Go and VLC from the App Store. To distribute on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you must use a Commercial License.

What specific App Store guidelines apply to WebF-based apps?

WebF-based applications submitted to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store must comply with standard platform guidelines, including:

• Apple App Store: App Store Review Guidelines (especially sections on DRM, code signing, and distribution rights), acceptance of Apple Developer Program License Agreement, and compliance with iOS SDK Agreement
• Google Play Store: Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement, Play Console Program Policies, and acceptance of DRM requirements for paid apps
• Both platforms: Your application must not impose copyleft licensing obligations on the platform itself or other apps, which is why GPL-3.0 apps are prohibited

A Commercial License removes all GPL-3.0 restrictions, allowing you to accept these platform terms without conflict. You retain full control over your application's licensing and can comply with all app store requirements.

How do Commercial Licenses ensure App Store compliance?

Commercial Licenses are specifically designed to ensure full compliance with Apple App Store and Google Play Store requirements:

• No copyleft restrictions: Your app can be distributed under Apple's and Google's terms without triggering GPL-3.0's viral licensing requirements
• DRM compatible: You can accept mandatory platform DRM (FairPlay, Google Play DRM) without violating license terms
• Proprietary distribution: Platform-imposed device limits and code signing requirements are fully permitted
• No disclosure requirements: You're not required to share your source code or grant modification rights to end users

All Commercial License tiers (Individual/Startup, Small Enterprise, AI App Builder, and Enterprise) grant identical app store distribution rights. The tier you choose depends on your company size and use case, not your distribution channel.

Do I need to mention WebF in my App Store listing?

No. With a Commercial License, there are no attribution or disclosure requirements for app store listings. Your application is proprietary, and you have no obligation to mention WebF in your app description, metadata, or user-facing materials. However, you must maintain accurate records of your WebF license for compliance audits if requested by OpenWebF.

Can I use the Community Version for commercial purposes?

You can use the Community Version for commercial purposes only if you comply with GPL-3.0 requirements, which means your application must also be open source and licensed under GPL-3.0, and you cannot distribute through Apple App Store or Google Play Store. For closed-source commercial products or app store distribution, you need a Commercial License.

Can I publish open-source npm or Flutter packages that depend on WebF?

Yes! Open-source packages published to package registries (npm, pub.dev, etc.) that depend on WebF do NOT need to be GPL-3.0 licensed. You can use any open-source license you prefer (MIT, Apache-2.0, BSD, etc.) for your packages. This exception applies specifically to:

• Open-source npm packages that provide utilities, components, or frameworks for WebF
• Open-source Flutter packages that wrap or extend WebF functionality
• Open-source libraries published publicly to package registries

However, this exception does NOT apply to closed-source applications that use WebF. If you're building a proprietary application (whether it uses your open-source package or not), the GPL-3.0 license still applies, and you must either open-source your application under GPL-3.0 or obtain a Commercial License.

What happens when my commercial license expires?

When your commercial license expires, you must immediately cease the distribution of new copies and updates of your products built with WebF. However, this does not affect the rights of existing end users to continue using previously validly distributed applications. To resume distributing new copies or updates, you must renew your subscription. We recommend setting up reminders to renew before expiration to avoid interruption of your distribution capabilities.

What does "one license per end-user product" mean?

Each commercial license covers one distinct product that you distribute to end users. If you have multiple products (e.g., a mobile app and a web app), you'll need a separate license for each product. Internal development tools and prototypes don't count as end-user products.

Do you offer volume discounts?

Yes, volume discounts are available depending on your tier:

• AI App Builder: Automatic tiered discounts from 20-60% off based on total active apps (see dedicated FAQ above)
• Enterprise: Custom volume discounts available for organizations with multiple products or large-scale deployments
• Individual/Startup & Small Enterprise: Fixed annual pricing, no volume discounts

For custom enterprise needs or if you have questions about your specific use case, contact sales@openwebf.com.