Licensing Options

We are now offering two options to license KARTO:

Karto Open Libraries under LGPL

This allows developers to download a light version of the source code to enable them to modify the code for their own use. Developers have to comply with the terms and conditions contained in the GNU LGPL version 3.
Support services are available separately for purchase.

Karto SDK under a commercial license

This is the appropriate version for the development of proprietary and/or commercial software. This version is for developers who do not want to share the source code with others.

Runtimes

If you want to commercialize a product that relies on the Karto functionalities (for example a robot that uses the Karto mapping library) a runtime distribution license is required. The runtime license price is dependent on volumes and required functionalities and can be as low as $300. To order one or more Karto runtime licenses please contact us.

Purchase and Transfer of Karto SDK Commercial License

The license is sold on a per-developer basis and assigned to a specific computer. We also offer a floating license system that allows multiple developers to share a license. To order a floating Karto SDK licenses please contact us.

License Comparison Chart

	Karto Open Libraries (LGPL)	Karto SDK (Commercial)
License cost	No license fee	License fee charged
Changes to KARTO source code	Source code must be provided	Modifications can be closed
Can create proprietary application	Yes, in accordance with the LGPL v. 3 terms	Yes - No source code must be disclosed
Updates
Technical support	Ligth technical support available, FAQ	Yes, to those with a valid support and update agreement
Charge for Runtimes
Fully featured version	Limited set of features	Full SDK
	Download LGPL	Try Commercial