Starter Edition FAQs
Can I sell my apps or components with the Starter edition?
Yes. You may sell any apps or components developed with the Starter edition under the Starter license until your annual license or service revenue exceeds US $1,000 or local currency equivalent. If your annual license or service revenue generated from the output of the Starter edition exceeds US $1,000 or local currency equivalent, then a Professional edition or higher license is required to be purchased. Special pricing for Starter upgrades to Professional, Enterprise and Architect editions is available specifically for this purpose.
What is the Starter edition license?
The Starter edition license is an "indie" or independent developer style license. Think indie music, indie artist, indie films, etc. The indie style Starter license allows for freeware and limited "for profit" commercial use. The license is designed specifically as a low cost solution for hobbyists, students, and independent developers to be able to get started building and distributing apps, including commercially for profit, without a significant up-front investment. It is modeled after the self-publishing music and literature models and has become popular within the game and mobile development tools market.