Which license should I choose?

MIT is the most popular for its simplicity. Apache 2.0 adds patent protection. GPL 3.0 requires derivative works to be open source. Choose based on how much freedom you want to give users.

What information do I need?

Just your full name (or organization name) and the year. These are inserted into the copyright notice.

Can I use generated licenses commercially?

Yes, all licenses generated here are standard open source licenses recognized by the Open Source Initiative.

Yes, completely free. No sign-up required. All processing happens in your browser.

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License Generator

Generate open source license files — MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL 3.0, BSD 2/3-Clause, ISC, Unlicense, CC0. Fill in name and year, copy or download. Free, no sign-up.

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