Licensing can be complicated - long documents written by lawyers can make it difficult to understand what the licensing terms are. We have created
this page to help understand, in non-legal terms, how LightSpeed is licensed. You should still check the end user license agreement and if you have any
questions then please don't hesitate to contact us.
Licensing is per developer
This is similar to the pricing model used by many component vendors. If you have, for example, three developers working on a solution
then you would need to acquire a license for each developer.
What is the difference between versions?
Express is free and allows up to 8 model classes in your domain model.
1 Developer license has no restrictions on model size.
Source code is $499 and is not priced per developer
Can I get the source code?
Yes! Source code is available to purchase as an add-on to your license. For example, you may purchase the source code
if you already have at least 1 developer license or if you are purchasing a developer license at the same time.
Do I need to purchase a license for my build server?
No! We like to encourage good development practices so you do not need to purchase an additional license
for your build server.
What are my support options when I purchase?
Each customer gets 1 free priority support ticket with their purchase (note, not one per developer) which
means you can use that priority support ticket to get speedy help (24 hour response times in on business
days). Additional support tickets are available for purchase in the online store.
Mindscape also provides an online forum which is actively monitored and has a growing community of other
LightSpeed users who can help if you have questions.
Do I need to buy all my licenses up front?
No, you can purchase additional licenses as you add people to your team however we offer bulk purchasing discounts for
purchases of 3 licenses or more which may make it advantageous to purchase up front.
Can I download the license?
The latest version of the LightSpeed license is included in every version of LightSpeed. Simply download the free edition and you will find the
most current license in the Start Menu, Mindscape, LightSpeed folder.