PermitCore
Under reviewSoftware licensing with a built-in branded Store
Software licensing with a branded Store: online/offline/floating/metered licenses, REST API, 8 SDKs, Stripe checkout, 0% sales commission.
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Software licensing with a branded Store: online/offline/floating/metered licenses, REST API, 8 SDKs, Stripe checkout, 0% sales commission.
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Developers call the REST API or one of eight official SDKs (.NET, Node.js, Python, Java, C++, PHP, Go, Unity) and get validity, expiry, seats, features, and trial state in a single response. Licensing models include node-locked, floating, offline, subscription, perpetual, and metered, and entitlements can change without shipping a new build. Keys are encrypted in the browser before storage, and the API checks a keyed lookup value rather than plaintext.
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Key Features
- Validates licenses through a REST API returning validity, expiry, seats, features, and trial state
- Issues node-locked, floating, offline, subscription, perpetual, and metered licenses
- Signs offline activation tokens with ECDSA P-256 for air-gapped machines
- Encrypts keys in the browser so plaintext keys are not stored on the server
- Sells through a branded store with automatic key delivery after checkout
- Provides official SDKs for .NET, Node.js, Python, Java, C++, PHP, Go, and Unity
Use Cases
- Selling a desktop app with a free trial and a paid annual subscription through a branded store that delivers keys right after checkout
- Enforcing seat limits for a team's floating licenses or activating air-gapped machines with signed offline tokens
- Changing a customer's entitlements or features from the dashboard without shipping a new build
From the founder
Who it's for
“Software vendors, indie developers and game studios who sell desktop, SaaS or game software and want licensing and a branded Store in one place.”
Why I built it
“We built PermitCore so vendors can issue, validate and sell licenses without stitching together separate licensing, checkout and delivery tools. The PermitCore team.”
Who it is for
- Software vendors selling desktop, game, or SaaS-adjacent apps who need a licensing backend
- Developers integrating license validation through an SDK or the REST API
- Teams that need EU-hosted or self-hosted licensing for regulated or air-gapped software
Pricing
Free plan available
FAQ
How quickly can I integrate PermitCore?
Most teams can make their first validation call in a few minutes: create a product, issue a test license, install an SDK, and call validate or activate.
Do you store plaintext license keys?
No. Keys are encrypted client-side with AES-256-GCM. PermitCore stores ciphertext and a keyed HMAC lookup value used for validation.
Does PermitCore take a cut of my sales?
No. Choose one Stripe or Paddle account for your Store. PermitCore charges 0% sales commission; provider fees and payout terms apply.
Can licenses work without an internet connection?
Yes. Professional and Enterprise support signed offline activation using ECDSA P-256, including air-gapped environments.
Can customers manage their own devices?
Yes. The customer portal can use key-only access, email OTP, or a full customer account depending on your plan.
Can I migrate from another licensing system?
Yes. The Licenses → Import wizard reads a CSV export from Keygen, Cryptolens, LicenseSpring, or a custom system and creates matching licenses using your customers' existing key strings, so no one needs a new key. See the full migration guide for the step-by-step walkthrough, per-vendor field mapping, and what to plan for before cutting over.
What happens when a paid trial ends?
Stripe attempts the normal recurring charge after the three-calendar-month trial. Eligibility is verified server-side and can only be used once.
Can I run PermitCore on my own infrastructure?
Yes. Enterprise includes a self-hosted Docker deployment for organizations that require complete infrastructure and data control.
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