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- Software Application LicensingUse Keygen's flagship software licensing API to add license key validation, device activation and entitlements to any software product.
- Software Artifact DistributionUse Keygen's supplementary software distribution API to securely deliver artifacts and offer automatic updates to licensed users.
- No-code Licensing AutomationUse Zapier to integrate Keygen with your favorite tools, such as Stripe for payments, and Postmark for transactional emails. No code required.
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Software Licensing: Build vs Buy

In 2023, is it more economical for software companies to build an in-house licensing system, or to use a third-party software licensing solution like Keygen? Let's crunch the numbers.

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