ObjectOSLicense
ObjectOS licensing — Apache-2.0, commercial options, and FAQ.
License
ObjectOS runtime — Apache-2.0
The ObjectOS runtime and all @objectstack/* open-source packages are
licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.
In plain English:
| You can | You must |
|---|---|
| Use it in commercial products | Include the LICENSE and NOTICE files when you redistribute |
| Modify it without sharing changes | Mark modified files as modified |
| Embed it in proprietary software | Not use ObjectStack trademarks without permission |
| Run it for any purpose, anywhere | — |
| Sublicense it as part of a larger work | — |
There is no copyleft. Modifications you make for internal use, or that you ship in a closed-source product, do not have to be contributed back. The Apache-2.0 license also includes an express patent grant from contributors — important for enterprise legal review.
Full text: LICENSE
What's included under Apache-2.0
| License | |
|---|---|
| ObjectOS runtime image | Apache-2.0 |
All @objectstack/* npm packages (runtime, plugins, services, drivers, adapters, CLI, client SDKs) | Apache-2.0 |
Templates repo (objectstack-ai/templates) | Apache-2.0 |
| Console and Account UIs | Apache-2.0 |
| Documentation | CC-BY-4.0 |
When you might want a commercial agreement
Apache-2.0 covers most use cases. You may still want a commercial agreement when:
| Scenario | What we offer |
|---|---|
| You need support with SLAs | Commercial support |
| You want us to host it for you | Managed cloud (ObjectStack Cloud) |
| You want OEM rights (use ObjectStack trademarks, badge it as your own) | OEM agreement |
| You want a warranty / indemnification | Commercial agreement (Apache-2.0 disclaims warranty) |
| You need regulatory attestations (SOC 2 report, ISO certificate of the runtime image) | Enterprise tier |
Contact sales@objectstack.ai to discuss.
Pricing for the open-source runtime
Free. Forever. No seats, no usage tier, no license server, no key.
Run it on:
- Your laptop
- Your servers
- Your customers' servers
- A Raspberry Pi
- A Kubernetes cluster of 1000 pods
The license is the same in every case.
Third-party components
ObjectOS depends on several upstream open-source projects (Node.js, Hono, Zod, Better Auth, AI SDK, …). Each ships with its own license — all of which are either Apache-2.0, MIT, or BSD-style permissive licenses compatible with commercial use. See the SBOM published with each release for the full inventory.
FAQ
Q: Can I use ObjectOS in a closed-source SaaS I sell to my customers? A: Yes. Apache-2.0 has no copyleft. You don't need to share your code.
Q: Can I modify ObjectOS and not share my changes? A: Yes. Apache-2.0 doesn't require you to share modifications.
Q: Can I rebrand Console as part of my product? A: The UI itself, yes. Using the "ObjectStack" name or logo to promote your product requires an OEM agreement — contact sales.
Q: Do I owe you anything if my product makes money? A: No. There's no royalty or revenue share.
Q: Does ObjectOS phone home with usage data? A: No. There's no telemetry, no license check, no update ping. See Security & Compliance.
Q: What if I want a contractual warranty? A: Apache-2.0 disclaims warranty. Buy a commercial agreement and we provide one.
Q: Will the open-source version always be free? A: Yes. Apache-2.0 grants are irrevocable.