Simple, Fair Pricing
Fair Source License 0.9 — Free for students & small teams. Commercial for 6+ employees.
Free
For students, educators, and teams with ≤5 employees
Commercial
For businesses with 6+ employees
Enterprise
For organizations with custom needs
Pricing FAQ
What counts as a "developer"?
A developer is anyone who uses the Empathy Framework in their development environment. One license covers all environments for that developer (workstation, staging, production, CI/CD).
How is the Free tier enforced?
The Free tier operates on an honor system. If your organization has 5 or fewer employees, you're eligible for free use. If you grow beyond 5 employees, we ask that you upgrade to the Commercial tier to support continued development.
Can I use the Free tier for commercial projects?
Yes! If your organization has 5 or fewer employees, you can use the framework for commercial projects at no cost. This includes startups, solo developers, and small agencies.
What about students and educators?
Students and educators always get free access, regardless of organization size. We believe in supporting education and the next generation of AI developers.
Do I need a license for CI/CD servers?
No! One developer license covers all environments including CI/CD, staging, and production servers. You only pay per human developer, not per installation.
What's the Fair Source License?
The Fair Source License 0.9 provides free use for small teams (≤5 employees) while requiring commercial licenses for larger organizations. It's source-available, allowing you to read and modify the code, while supporting sustainable development.
Can I get volume discounts?
Yes! We offer volume discounts for teams of 50+ developers. Contact our sales team for custom pricing and enterprise licensing options.
Ready to Get Started?
Start using the Empathy Framework today. Free for small teams, fair pricing for everyone else.