Laragon's Free License Policy

Laragon is licensed software - but it follows a different philosophy.

There's no hard paywall. No locked features. No artificial limitations. Instead, Laragon is built on a simple, respectful principle:

You can use everything, for free.

Why This Model Exists

Most licensed software relies on restrictions:

• Features are restricted
• Access is blocked
• Usage is limited

Laragon takes a different approach.

You get full access to all features, even without a license. The only difference? A small reminder popup that appears to encourage you to support the project.

That's intentional.

People don't support software because they're forced to, they support it because it genuinely helps them. If Laragon saves you time, simplifies your workflow, and improves your development experience, then supporting it becomes a natural choice.

And that support is what keeps Laragon alive.

Free Use (Non-Commercial)

You can use Laragon freely, with all features included, without having a license.

The only trade-off is:

• A popup reminder that appears periodically

This reminder exists to:

• Encourage support for ongoing development
• Maintain fairness in the licensing model
• Discourage misuse (like keeping Laragon minimized to avoid engagement)

Why Consider a License?

If Laragon is valuable to you, purchasing a license is:

• Affordable – Designed to be accessible
• Meaningful – A direct way to support continued development
• Rewarding – Removes the popup for a clean, uninterrupted experience

It's not about obligation. It's about appreciation.

A Note on Fair Use

Unlicensed use of Laragon is intended for active development, not continuous background execution.

If you're not actively using it:

• Please exit the app instead of leaving it running or minimize it in the system tray

Keeping it minimized to avoid interaction can be considered a way to bypass the spirit of the license model. That's why the reminder may appear more frequently in such cases.

A Different Kind of Software Relationship

You're not locked in. You're not restricted.

You're trusted.

Laragon gives you everything upfront, and simply asks:

If Laragon helps you, support it.

Because without that support, the project cannot continue.

Summary

• ✓ Full features available without a license
• ✓ No paywalls or locked functionality
• ⚠ Popup reminder as the only limitation
• ❤ Affordable license removes reminders
• ❤ Your support keeps Laragon growing