libtdms - Licensing

libtdms is available under the following licenses:

libtdms Commercial Version
The libtdms Commercial version  is the appropriate version to use for the development of proprietary and/or commercial software. This version is for developers who do not want to share the source code with others or otherwise comply with the terms of the GNU GPL version 3.0. Read more
libtdms GNU GPL v. 3.0
This version of libtdms is appropriate for the development of applications where you are willing to comply with the terms of the GNU General Public License version 3.0.
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License Comparison Chart:


Commercial version
GPL version
License cost
License fee charged
Free
Must provide source code changes to libtdms
No, modifications can be closed
Source code must be provided
Can create proprietary applications
 Yes - No source code must be disclosed
 No, applications are subject to the GPL and source code must be made available
Updates provided
 Yes, to those with valid maintenance
Yes, freely distributed
Support  Yes, with valid maintenance agreement
Not included but available separately for purchase
Charge for Runtimes
No
No

libtdms Commercial License

The libtdms Commercial License is the correct license to use for the development of proprietary and/or commercial software with libtdms where you do not want to share any source code.

You must purchase a libtdms Commercial License from IONDEV Srl before you start developing commercial software. The Commercial license does not allow the incorporation of code developed with the libtdms GNU GPL v. 3.0 license versions into a commercial product. Request an invoice >>

Royalties and Runtimes
For regular desktop applications, there are no royalties, runtime licenses, or other additional costs.

Purchase and Transfer of Commercial Licenses
The license is sold on a per-developer basis and assigned to an individual. To order one or more libtdms Commercial Licenses please contact us. libtdms licenses may be transferred, but only every six months and within the same organization. To transfer a license, or to discuss a more flexible licensing agreement, please contact us.

Benefit to libtdms
The benefit is that license fees help us pay for further software development.

libtdms GNU GPL v. 3.0 Version

This version is freely available for the development of open source software governed by the GNU General Public License version  3.0 (GPL). 

This version is available for the development of open source Software for Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X under the GPL. Please note the following:

  • We provide the libtdms GNU GPL v. 3.0 version with no warranty. Support is available separately for purchase.

  • The libtdms GNU GPL v. 3.0 version may be freely copied and distributed, put on FTP sites and CD-ROMs, etc. under the terms of the GPL.

  • Based on the "Quid Pro Quo" principle, if you wish to derive a commercial advantage by not releasing your application under an open source license, you must purchase an appropriate number of commercial licenses from IONDEV Srl before you begin developing commercial software. By purchasing commercial licenses, you are no longer obliged to publish your source code.

  • If you wish to use the libtdms Open Source Edition, you must contribute all your source code to the open source community in accordance with the GPL when your application is distributed.

Benefit to libtdms
The benefit is that any changes made to libtdms must be made available under the terms of this license.