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Use Cases
- 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.
- For On-Premise/Multi-Prem
- For Go Programs
- For Mac Applications
- For Container Images
- For Windows Programs
- For Electron Apps
- For WordPress Plugins
- For Tauri Apps
- For Python Packages
- For PHP Packages
- For Node Packages
- For RubyGems
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- Self-Host Keygen NEWLearn how to self-host Keygen's Community Edition for free, or self-host our Enterprise Edition for your business.
- Developer CLIUse Keygen's official CLI to sign and publish software releases. Integrate with our SDKs for secure automatic upgrades.
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- API Reference
- Changelog
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- Read the Source Code NEWKeygen is an Fair Source software licensing and distribution API. View the source code on GitHub to learn more. Build vs BuyBusinesses of all sizes face the question of whether to build or buy a licensing solution.
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Keygen vs ElecKey

If you're looking for a modern and powerful alternative to ElecKey, then Keygen is the product just for you.

Take back control of your product

Unlike our competitors, we don't offer legacy installers and SDKs created to wrap your executables and take control of your product. Use Keygen's modern licensing APIs over standard HTTP, all while staying in complete control of your product's licensing system.

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Powerful distribution tools

Don't let unlicensed users access your software. Require a valid license key for all software downloads by utilizing Keygen's flexible distribution API.

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Simple and affordable pricing

Keygen offers a modern set of software licensing tools for a fraction of the price when compared to competing licensing solutions, making us an affordable choice for developers, startups, and large companies alike.

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