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Open Source project with CKEditor.

Unlock content creation with CKEditor’s Open Source Program, offering licenses tailored for projects not compatible with GPL 2+

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Why we support Open Source

CKEditor, founded over 20 years ago, is an open-source success story. Our community has played a huge part in this journey, and we love giving back.,❤️ We believe in open source and want your project to thrive, just as ours has.

What is the Open Source Program?

CKEditor is available under the GPL 2+ license, allowing most open-source projects to start using the editor immediately.

However, if your project has specific licensing requirements that aren’t compatible with GPL 2+, our Open Source Program offers a tailored license solution.

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Program Qualifications

  • The project is released under an OSI-approved Open Source license incompatible with GPL2+
  • The project’s revenue is less than $2M per year and/or total venture capital funding is less than $2M
  • The project does not receive a majority of its funding from an organization whose revenue is over $2M a year
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Discover our plans for immediate access or reach out to explore enterprise-grade solutions tailored to your needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Which license does CKEditor use?

CKEditor 5 is dual-licensed and distributed under either a commercial license or an Open Source copyleft license.

Open Source license

The open source distribution of CKEditor is licensed under the terms of GPL 2+. If you plan to use CKEditor under this license, you can register your application using the CKEditor GPL 2+ license registration form.

If you are running an open source project with an OSS license incompatible with GPL please fill out the form to contact us – we will be happy to support your project with a CKEditor 5 open source license that works for you.

Note: the CKEditor Free Plan is licensed under the GPL 2+ license.

Commercial license

Available with Essential, Professional and Custom sales-assisted plans, commercial license allows the white label implementation of CKEditor without requiring to share source code with the public in any way.

You can visit the CKEditor pricing page to view the available plans or start a 14-day free trial.

What are the benefits of a commercial license?

The commercial license unlocks many benefits:

  • No GPL restrictions

  • Self-hosted CKEditor

  • Additionally paid Premium features such as:

    • Asynchronous and Real-Time Collaboration

    • Import from Word

    • Export to Word

    • Export to PDF

    • Multi-level Lists

    • Advanced Productivity

    • Advanced Page Management

    • AI Assistant

    • CKBox for file storage and management

  • White-labeling

  • Technical Support

Visit the CKEditor Pricing page to find out more or start the 14-day free trial.

Can I change or upgrade my plan?

Many changes to your plan and account are available in the customer portal. If you require any additional assistance in upgrading or changing your account, please get in touch with our support team.

Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you are able to cancel your subscription at any time during the term of your agreement. However, the cancellation will only take effect at the end of your subscription term, and at that point, you will no longer be charged. You are not eligible for a refund on any unused amount remaining in your subscription term.

Where can I download CKEditor?

Please visit the CKEditor Download page to view different download and build options, including the CKEditor Builder which allows you to build a customized CKEditor in 5 minutes!

What is the CKEditor GPL 2+ license registration?

The registration of your application allows us to keep you up to date with important releases and product information. Please make sure to fill the CKEditor GPL 2+ license registration form.

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