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License & Pricing

TractStack is released under FSL-1.1-MIT. This is a mostly permissive non-compete license that converts to MIT two years after each release.

Why FSL?

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The authors of the FSL license describe it well: “Many SaaS companies wish to make the source code for their core products available under permissive terms without the risk of harmful free-riding.”

Simply put, TractStack is free even for commercial use. However, you cannot re-sell TractStack “as a service” without explicit consent.

What You Can Do

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✅ Use TractStack for commercial projects
✅ Modify the source code for your needs
✅ Build client websites and charge for your services
✅ Deploy on your own infrastructure
✅ Create internal business applications
✅ Distribute your modifications (under same license)

What You Cannot Do

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❌ Sell TractStack as a hosted service
❌ Compete directly with TractStack’s business model
❌ Redistribute as a commercial product

Is This Open Source?

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Technically, no. Not yet. In practical terms you are free to use TractStack as though it were MIT open-source. Commercial use is encouraged!

Each release converts to MIT license after two years. In the meantime, the only prohibited use is re-selling “TractStack as a Service” without explicit consent.

For Agencies & Developers

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If you’re an agency or developer looking to leverage TractStack for client work, you’re completely covered. Build as many sites as you want, charge your clients, modify the code - all permitted under FSL.

For Investors & Cloud Providers

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Looking to offer TractStack as a managed service? We’re open to partnerships and licensing discussions. Contact us at hello@tractstack.com to explore opportunities.

Future MIT Conversion

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Every TractStack release automatically becomes MIT licensed after 2 years:

  • TractStack v1.0 (Released 2024) → MIT in 2026
  • TractStack v2.0 (Released 2025) → MIT in 2027
  • Future releases follow the same pattern

Pricing Options

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Self-Hosted (Free)

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  • Full source code access
  • All features included
  • Community support
  • FSL-1.1-MIT license

Managed Hosting

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Looking for TractStack without the infrastructure management? Visit TractStack.com for managed hosting options with:

  • Automated deployments
  • SSL certificates
  • Database management
  • Priority support
  • SLA guarantees

Commercial Support

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Need help with:

  • Custom implementations
  • Enterprise features
  • Priority support
  • Training and consulting

Contact hello@tractstack.com for commercial support options.

License Text

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The complete FSL-1.1-MIT license is available in the LICENSE.md file in the repository.

Questions?

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TractStack is made by At Risk Media with ❤️ for the web community.