Simple licensing for all software

Welcome to the Keyforge blog!

If you're building software, you know licensing can be a pain. We provide a simple, easy-to-use licensing solution so you can focus on building, not on licensing infrastructure.

Keyforge exists because developers deserve better.

How licensing works with Keyforge

Keyforge simplifies the entire licensing lifecycle. Here's a quick look:

1. Set up products: Create your products and set their names and other details.
2. Create licenses: Generate license keys for your products. Keyforge supports different types:
   • Perpetual: Licenses that never expire.
   • Timed: Licenses with a specific expiration date.
3. Activate and validate: Customers activate their licenses in your application. You can validate licenses easily to ensure they are active and valid for the specific device and product.

All of this is possible with our Node.js SDK. Additionally, you can activate and validate licenses directly in your client application by using our public REST API, completely removing the need for a backend server.

Automate with Stripe and the customer portal

Keyforge integrates with Stripe to automate licensing. You can automatically generate licenses when a customer purchases or subscribes to your product via Stripe. After purchase, customers automatically receive an email with their license key and details.

In addition, with the Keyforge customer portal, your customers can manage licenses linked to their email. They can view their license keys and active devices, and even deactivate devices if desired. The self-service portal reduces support tickets and lets customers manage their licenses easily.

Anything can be licensed

Keyforge is designed to be flexible and work with any software. Whether it's a desktop app, browser extension, or WordPress plugin, Keyforge has you covered. By using the public API, you can integrate Keyforge anywhere, independently of the programming language or framework you use.

Wrapping up

Keyforge is built to save you time and effort, allowing you to focus on what matters most: building great software. With our simple licensing solution, license automation with payments, and a self-serve customer portal, you can ditch custom licensing infrastructure, deliver a better customer experience, and cut down on support tickets.