Get a Free License for Non-Commercial Use

The products below can be used for free for non-commercial and academic use.

Read the full license agreement and additional frequently asked questions in the License FAQ.

Who can apply for a Non-Commercial License?

These offers apply to

• individual users who use the software for personal use (such as hobby, recreational, or educational purposes),
• students, faculty members, researches, administrators, support staff, and employees of a university when acting in this capacity,
• universities or other educational institutes, and
• non-profit organizations (such as public libraries, charities, and other organizations created for the promotion of social welfare).

What counts as non-commercial/commercial use?

A non-commercial license must not be used for commercial purposes, like:

• use at or for a commercial enterprise;
• use for financial gain, personal or otherwise;
• use by government agencies;
• use in connection with a professional service for which you are compensated;
• bundling or integrating the software with any commercial product;
• ...

Any other restrictions?

Non-commercial licenses are fully functional, except:

• Windows only – the license does not support development for Xbox 360 or Windows Phone 7.
• We do not provide e-mail support for non-commercial licenses. But you can use our Support Forum.
• Only for DigitalRune Engine:
  We do not offer perpetual non-commercial licenses (yet). The license key will be time limited (6 or 12 month). But after this period you can always apply for a new key.