Open Source License Comparison

Open source licenses are crucial for software development, ensuring that developers have the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the software. Here's a brief comparison of some popular open source licenses:

• MIT License

  • Description
  • The MIT License is a permissive open-source license that is simple and easy to understand.

• Apache License 2.0

  • Description
  • The Apache License 2.0 is a permissive license that is similar to the MIT License but includes additional terms regarding patents.

• GNU General Public License (GPL)

  • Description
  • The GPL is a copyleft license that requires derivatives of the software to also be licensed under the GPL.

• BSD License

  • Description
  • The BSD License is a permissive license that is similar to the MIT License but includes a clause requiring attribution.

For more information about open source licenses, check out our comprehensive Open Source Licensing Guide.

MIT License

Apache License 2.0

GNU General Public License

BSD License