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Qt Licensing
Whether you're developing a mobile application, an embedded device, or desktop software, we offer flexible licensing plans that make getting your project off the ground easier. From open-source to enterprise-level solutions, our diverse range of licenses ensures that you have the freedom to choose the best fit for your product's specific requirements.
- Qt for Application Development
- Qt for Device Creation
- Qt Design Studio
Qt Community Edition
INCLUDES:
All Qt Community Edition features
Four freedoms of Open-Source
- Run the program as you wish, for any purpose
- Study how the program works and change it so it does your computing as you wish
- Redistribute copies so you can help other open-source users
- Improve the program and release your improvements to the public so that the whole community benefits
These four degrees of freedom are absolut and non-negotiable. One cannot enjoy freedom without offering it to others, thus, freedom is also an obligation.
Must comply with Open-Source terms and conditions (GPL and LGPL)
BEST FOR:
Making your software freely available to the public and allowing others to modify, distribute, and use your code, per Open-Source obligations.
Qt for Application Development Professional
INCLUDES:
Named Developer License
All Qt Community Edition features
Only commercial terms and conditions apply
BEST FOR:
Individuals and organizations looking for key functionalities for application development while fully retaining their intellectual property rights.
Qt for Application Development Enterprise
INCLUDES:
Named Developer License
All Qt for Application Development Professional features PLUS:
- M2M communication protocol libraries
- Qt QML Script Compiler extensions for advanced software compiling
- VNC Server
Only commercial terms and conditions apply
BEST FOR:
Organizations seeking a more comprehensive feature set for developing applications, additional value-added services, or full technical support, while fully retaining their intellectual property rights.
Acquiring a Qt for Device Creation Distribution license is required when you plan to build a hardware device and distribute it jointly with Qt-based software. The Qt for Device Creation Distribution license is volume-based.
Qt for Device Creation Professional
INCLUDES:
Named Developer License
All Qt for Application Development Enterprise features, PLUS:
- Boot to Qt Yocto-based ready-made device stacks
- Qt Quick Ultralite for resource-constrained devices
- Device utilities for discovering and controlling devices
- Support for additional development target OSs
Only commercial terms and conditions apply
BEST FOR:
Individuals and organizations looking for key functionalities for embedded devices while fully retaining their intellectual property rights
Qt for Device Creation Enterprise
INCLUDES:
Named Developer License
All Qt for Device Creation Professional features, PLUS:
- Qt Safe Renderer (QSR) for creating safety-critical devices
- Qt Interface Framework
- Qt Application Manager
- Source code and binaries for MPU & MCU automotive-grade hardware
- Qt Android Car Services API support
Only commercial terms and conditions apply
BEST FOR:
Organizations seeking a comprehensive feature set for developing devices used in the automotive, medical, industrial automation setting, for safety-critical applications that require additional value-added services.
Qt for Device Creation, Distribution
IN SHORT:
Device-specific Distribution License
Pricing is based on device features and volumes
Must be purchased well before shipping
Can be used with both Qt for Device Creation Professional and Qt for Device Creation Enterprise
IMPORTANT:
Both Device Creation Developer and Distribution Licenses are needed for creating devices. Distribution Licenses must be purchased 60 days before devices are shipped or placed into inventory.
Qt Design Studio Community Edition
INCLUDES:
All Open-Source Qt Design Studio features
Four freedoms of Open-Source
- Run the program as you wish, for any purpose
- Study how the program works and change it so it does your computing as you wish
- Redistribute copies so you can help other open-source users
- Improve the program and release your improvements to the public so that the whole community benefits
These four degrees of freedom are absolut and non-negotiable. One cannot enjoy freedom without offering it to others, thus, freedom is also an obligation.
Must comply with Open-Source terms and conditions (GPL and LGPL)
BEST FOR:
Open-source projects, hobbyists and internal research. Making your software freely available to the public and allowing others to modify, distribute, and use your code, per Open-Source obligations.
Qt Design Studio Professional
INCLUDES:
Named Developer License
All Qt Design Studio Professional features
Only commercial terms and conditions apply
BEST FOR:
Designing and composing basic GUIs
Qt Design Studio Enterprise
INCLUDES:
Named Developer License
All Qt Design Studio Enterprise features
Bridges for common design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop)
Only commercial terms and conditions apply
BEST FOR:
Designing and composing with full designer end-to-end workflow
See Additional Licensing Options
Community vs. Commercial License
Every person using Qt needs to comply with either Open Source License (GPL and LGPL) or Qt Commercial License. The main difference between the two lies in how the software can be used, modified, and distributed.
As per Open-Source terms and condition, Qt Community Edition allows users to copy, modify, and distribute the software without restriction, as long as they fully comply with all open-source terms and conditions.
Qt Commercial License users are not required to comply with Open-Source terms and conditions. For example, Commercial License users have full freedom to manage their own intellectual property (IP).
Commercial Licenses give access to a series of extra benefits that substantially help customers in their journey.
Commercial Benefits
- Standard or Extended Support
- Professional Services Support
- Customer Success
- Qt updates and maintenance for the entire term.*
- Access to exclusive Commercial-only features.
- Out-of-the-box integration with a wide variety of hardware and software platforms.
*Typically, Minor Releases are supported for one year from the date of the release, while LTS releases are supported for five years
Read More About Commercial Licenses
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Other License Types
Qt for Small Business
Qt for Small Business licenses are available at a considerable discount for organizations with a maximum annual revenue of 1 MEUR/USD.
Learn MoreEvaluation Licenses
Typically granted for 10 days, and extendable upon negotiation, they can only be used for evaluation and for non-commercial purposes.
Download EvaluationEducational Licenses
Granted yearly to students and teachers of educational institutions, these licenses are for learning purposes and cannot be used for commercial purposes.
Apply for Educational LicenseSDK Licenses
Standard commercial Qt licenses restrict redistributing Qt source code, tools, and enabling Qt API for third parties in their products. Additional rights are required from The Qt Company for such actions. Pricing for SDK distribution is based on terms and tiers.
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