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Choose a License

Plain-language help for picking an open-source licence for your project.

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    4.7 / 5

  • Pricing

    Free

  • Difficulty

    Beginner

  • Works on

    Web

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What is Choose a License?

Choose a License explains common open-source licences such as MIT, Apache 2.0 and GPL in plain language, with clear tables of permissions, conditions and limitations. It is free, maintained by GitHub, and helps you pick a licence based on how you want others to use your work.

Pros: what Choose a License does well

  • Easy to understand
  • Side-by-side licence comparison
  • Free and open source

Cons: where it falls short

  • Not a substitute for legal advice
  • Covers software licences mainly

Who Choose a License is for

Developers and creators sharing code who want to choose a licence with confidence.

Who can skip it

Teams with their own legal department handling licensing.

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