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Keygen

Provides license key validation, device activation, entitlements, artifact distribution, and automatic updates via API.

Keygen is a software licensing and distribution API that enables developers to add license key validation, device activation, and entitlements to their software products. It also provides secure artifact distribution and automatic updates. The service targets developers and businesses of all sizes, from indie developers to Fortune 500 companies, who need to manage licensing for their software. It is offered as a cloud-based API with self-hosting options, and is positioned as an open, enterprise-grade solution that is developer-first and cloud-native.

Key features

  • License key validation
  • Device activation
  • Entitlements management
  • Artifact distribution
  • Automatic updates
  • No-code automation via Zapier
  • Self-hosting options
  • Offline license distribution via Relay
  • Developer CLI for releases
  • SDKs for multiple languages
  • X0.2/day
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  • Community
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  • Changelog
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