Commercial License
FastBee-Arduino firmware is released under the AGPL-3.0 open-source license. This license requires derivative works to be open-sourced under the same terms. If you cannot or do not wish to comply with the AGPL-3.0 open-source obligations, you may purchase a commercial license to remove this restriction.
Platform-Side Licensing
This page only covers commercial licensing for FastBee-Arduino device-side firmware. For FastBee IoT Platform (server-side) commercial licensing, see Commercial License - Platform.
Personal & Commercial Use
Individual users can use this project for free, including learning, personal DIY projects and non-commercial experimentation.
The following scenarios constitute commercial use and require a commercial license:
- Pre-installing the firmware into hardware products sold externally
- Using it for enterprise projects, commercial products or paid services
- Delivering it as part of an integrated solution to clients
- Using the firmware for business operations without releasing derivative source code
License Benefits
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Perpetual Use | License covers the current version, can be permanently used for manufactured devices |
| Free Updates | Free access to all firmware updates for 1 year from licensing |
| Technical Support | Necessary technical support for firmware deployment, peripheral configuration and protocol integration |
| Compliance Assurance | No longer bound by AGPL-3.0 open-source obligations, free to choose derivative work licensing |
License Pricing
Tiered pricing by device shipment volume:
| Device Count | License Fee | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 500 | 1,500 CNY | 3 CNY/device |
| 501 - 1,000 | 2,000 CNY | 2 CNY/device |
| 1,001 - 2,000 | 3,000 CNY | 1.5 CNY/device |
| 2,001 - 5,000 | 5,000 CNY | 1 CNY/device |
| 5,000+ | Custom Quote | Please contact us |
Custom Development Services
In addition to standard firmware licensing, we also provide ESP32 device custom development services to help you implement specific business requirements:
| Service Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Feature Integration | Integrate additional feature modules on ESP32 devices (e.g., specific sensors, communication protocols, business logic) |
| Feature Optimization | Performance optimization, memory optimization, response speed improvement for existing features |
| Feature Improvement | Improve interaction experience, stability and reliability of existing features based on usage feedback |
| Feature Extension | Extend new peripheral types, execution rules, data reporting methods and other capability boundaries |
| Hardware Adaptation | Adapt and optimize for specific hardware platforms (ESP32/ESP32-S3/ESP32-C6, etc.) |
Custom Development Process
- Requirements Discussion: Contact us to describe your specific requirements and use cases
- Solution Assessment: We provide technical solution and timeline estimates
- Development & Delivery: Complete development, testing and delivery as agreed
- Ongoing Maintenance: Technical support and maintenance services after delivery
To learn more about custom development solutions and pricing, contact us through:
- QQ Group: FastBee Discussion Group (please describe your custom requirements)
- Email: Please obtain contact info from the GitHub project page
- GitHub: FastBee-Arduino Issues or Discussions