The moment your startup takes off, factor a Syncfusion license (roughly $1k/developer) into your budget. Until then, enjoy the free ride.
In the competitive world of software development, component libraries are the difference between shipping a product in six months versus six weeks. Syncfusion has long been a titan in this space, offering a massive suite of UI controls for everything from Blazor to Flutter.
Here is everything you need to know about the . The Old Model vs. The New Reality Traditionally, Syncfusion operated on a standard commercial model: a paid license per developer (roughly $995/year) plus royalties for distribution. For a solo developer building a side project, that was prohibitive.
But is it really "free"? What are the catches? And can you legally ship a commercial product with it?
However, for years, the primary barrier for indie developers, students, and small startups was the price tag. That changed dramatically. Syncfusion now offers what is arguably the most generous free license in the enterprise software space.
For the developer earning less than a million dollars a year, it is the best deal in the .NET ecosystem. The controls are production-ready, the documentation is solid, and the alternative (building a DataGrid from scratch) is insanity.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes. License terms change. Always check the official Syncfusion Community License agreement before shipping software.
Today, the allows developers and small businesses to access the entire Syncfusion suite—over 1,700 components and frameworks—for free. Who Qualifies? (The Golden Rule) This is not a trial. It is a full, perpetual license for specific groups. You qualify for the free Syncfusion license if your gross annual revenue does not exceed $1 million USD .