One software license is required per developer. Any and all developers working with the software will need a license.
Highcharts has several license options:
(Examples of what license you may require are available after the descriptions below).
Internal License
The Internal License (previously named Web License) includes the right to use Highcharts:
1. On any Internal Applications and private websites (including subdomains and intranet sites) hosted on servers owned or controlled by the Licensee.
2. On any number of public websites for generation of static content.
The condition that the right to use the Licensed Software under an Internal License is limited to generation of static content only, means that the data set in the content provided by Licensee on websites must be the same (identical) for all users, and that such websites shall not generate individually tailored content adapted to any user's personal data.
Additional Information
An Internal License authorizes the Licensee to use the Licensed Software for internal purposes only and extends to Licensee's employees and contractors, but not to its clients or other Third Parties. An Internal License does not include any right for Licensee to use the Licensed Softwarein a SaaS Application, Web Application or a Licensee Product, nor does it authorized Licensee to perform Customer Installations.
SaaS License
The SaaS License builds on the Internal License and includes the right to use Highcharts in only 1 SaaS or 1 Web application, in addition to everything included in the Internal License.
Purchasing multiple Developer SaaS Licenses does not increase the number of applications licensed, just the number of developer seats for the One SaaS or Web application.
The SaaS License is assigned to a single application, you need to inform Highsoft of the name of your application before you can deploy your application.
SaaS+ License
The SaaS+ License includes the right to use Highcharts in up to 5 SaaS or Web applications only (either as 5 SaaS applications or 5 Web applications or a combination of both so long as the total number of applications does not exceed 5), in addition to everything included in the Internal License.
The SaaS+ License is assigned to up to 5 named applications, you need to inform Highsoft of the name(s) of your application before you can deploy your application.
Self Hosted
The SaaS and SaaS+ Licenses are for applications running on web server(s) hosted by you, and which can be distributed as a SaaS, web application, desktop application or mobile application. For customer installation where you need to distribute your product to your customers hosted servers you will need an OEM License.
Annual or Perpetual License
The Internal License, SaaS License and SaaS+ Licenses are available as either an Annual License or Perpetual License.
- The Annual License offers an annual subscription and permits use of all releases and technical support for 1 year. To continue to use the software you need to renew your license each year.
- The Perpetual License offers current releases of the library for a one-time fee. Highcharts Advantage (all new releases and technical support) is included for 1 to 5 years depending on the option purchased. Upon expiration, access to new releases and technical support is available by renewing the Highcharts Advantage. If you do not renew then you may continue to use the software at the last release available during the active Advantage period.
OEM License (Only available as Perpetual License)
You need an OEM license when you want to use the Highcharts software in a product that will be further distributed to - and hosted by - your customers. The OEM License is the most flexible license which can be customized to your needs. For pricing please contact us.
Note on Distribution: To comply with license requirements the name of the application(s) you develop need to be reported to Highsoft before they can be distributed.
Examples:
- For internal projects, private or public websites where the content shall not generate individually tailored content adapted to any user's personal data or choices. i.e. the same content is displayed to all users with no user interaction with the charts:
- Purchase a Internal License for each developer.
- For applications running on web server(s) hosted by you, and which can be distributed as a SaaS, web application, desktop application or mobile application:
- Deploying only 1 application - Purchase an Annual or Perpetual SaaS License for each developer.
- Deploying 2 to 5 applications - Purchase an Annual or Perpetual SaaS+ License for each developer.
- Deploying more than 5 applications - Contact us for a quote.
- For applications running on web server(s) hosted by your customer(s):
- Deploying any number of applications - Contact us for a quote for an OEM License.
Highcharts Advantage
All new licenses come with Highcharts Advantage. As long as you have an active Highcharts Advantage, you are entitled to all minor and major releases, in addition to access Highsoft's premium support offerings.
- 10 hours support per developer.
- Updates to minor releases.
- Updates to major releases.
- Access to the Highcharts Forum.
- Access to 1st line support.
- Guaranteed 36 hours response time, working days 10-18 CET (CEST).
- Access to 2nd line support by core developers.
- Chat support**.
- Emergency hot fixes.
- Guiding and advice on implementing Highcharts (with third party systems and platforms).
** Chat support is not offered for the Highcharts .NET, Highstock .NET, Highcharts iOS and Highcharts Android, or Highcharts Mobile Wrapper Licenses.
Important Note: As of version 10, the "Developer License" has been discontinued from Highsoft's product offering, in order to renew your Highcharts Advantage, please notify our sales teams to identify the applicable new license type that best meets your needs. Contact us for a quote to renew your Highcharts Advantage.
