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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.
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- 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 our Community Edition for free, or self-host our Enterprise Edition for an all-in-one licensing solution.
- Developer CLIUse Keygen's official CLI to sign and publish software releases. Integrate with our SDKs for secure automatic upgrades.
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- Read the Source Code NEWKeygen is an open, source-available 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 NetLicensing

If you're looking for a more powerful alternative to NetLicensing, then Keygen is the product just for you.

Powerful licensing tools

From timed trials to node-locked licensing and beyond—quickly add license key validation to your software product by utilizing Keygen's suite of flexible software licensing APIs.

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Licensed software distribution

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

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Simple and affordable pricing

Keygen offers a familiar set of licensing tools for a fraction of the price of competing solutions, making us a great choice for developers, startups, and large companies alike.

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