---
title: "Enterprise Edition"
description: "Learn about Pangolin Enterprise Edition features, licensing, and how to get started"
---

When self-hosting Pangolin, you can choose to run the **Community Edition** or the **Enterprise Edition**. Both editions provide the same core functionality, but the Enterprise Edition unlocks additional features for qualifying users.

## Edition Comparison

### Community Edition

- Fully compliant with AGPL-3 license  
- All core Pangolin features included  

### Enterprise Edition

- Distributed under Fossorial Commercial License  
- Includes all Community Edition features  
- Unlocks "Paid Features" for qualifying users (see below)
- Requires valid license key for activation

## Licensing Overview

The Enterprise Edition is distributed under the **Fossorial Commercial License**, which provides different terms based on your organization's revenue:

<Tabs>
<Tab title="Personal Use">
  **Free for individuals and small businesses**
  
  - **Revenue threshold**: Less than $100,000 USD gross annual revenue
  - **License cost**: Free
  - **Features**: Full access to all "Paid Features"
  - **Usage**: Personal and small business use allowed
  
  <Check>
  You still need to acquire a valid license key to unlock Enterprise features, even with free licensing.
  </Check>
</Tab>

<Tab title="Business Use">
  **Larger businesses require a paid license**
  
  - **Revenue threshold**: $100,000+ USD gross annual revenue
  - **License cost**: Paid license required
  - **Features**: Full access to all "Paid Features"
  - **Usage**: Business use with commercial terms
  
  <Warning>
  Businesses exceeding the revenue threshold must purchase a commercial license to use Enterprise Edition features.
  </Warning>
</Tab>
</Tabs>

To see pricing tiers for the self-hosted Enterprise Edition for businesses, [click here](https://pangolin.net/pricing?hosting=self-host). For more on how to purchase a key, see [Purchase a license key](/self-host/purchase-license-key).

## Getting Your License Key

<Steps>
<Step title="Create an account">
  Visit [app.pangolin.net](https://app.pangolin.net) and create your account.
</Step>

<Step title="Navigate to licenses">
  After logging in, go to the **Licenses** section in your account dashboard.
</Step>

<Step title="Fill out the application">
  Complete the license application form.
  
  <Tip>
  Inaccurate representation is a violation of the license and will result in the license being revoked.
  </Tip>
</Step>

<Step title="Receive your key">
  Once approved, you'll receive your license key immediately. You can then activate it in your Pangolin instance in the Server Admin panel.
</Step>
</Steps>

## License Requirements

<AccordionGroup>
<Accordion title="How many license keys do I need?">
  **One key per Pangolin server instance**
  
  Each host (server) running Pangolin requires its own license key. You cannot share a single key across multiple servers.
  
  <Info>
  If you're running multiple Pangolin instances for high availability, each database needs its own license key.
  </Info>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I get a trial license?">
  **7-day trial available for commercial users**
  
  Businesses that don't qualify for free licensing can generate a 7-day trial key via the portal to evaluate the platform.
  
  <Warning>
  Trial keys are only available for organizations that exceed the free license revenue threshold.
  </Warning>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What if I'm unsure about my license type?">
  **Contact us for guidance**
  
  If you're uncertain whether you qualify for free licensing or need a commercial license, reach out to [sales@pangolin.net](mailto:sales@pangolin.net) with your organization details.
  
  We'll help determine the appropriate license type and pricing for your use case.
</Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Activating Enterprise Edition

<Steps>
<Step title="Use Enterprise Edition image">
  Update your Docker Compose configuration to use the Enterprise Edition image:
  
  ```yaml
  services:
    pangolin:
      image: fosrl/pangolin:ee-latest  # Enterprise Edition
      # ... rest of configuration
  ```
  
  <Warning>
  The Enterprise Edition image is tagged with `ee` (e.g., `fosrl/pangolin:ee-latest`) and is different from the Community Edition (`fosrl/pangolin:latest`). Make sure to use the correct image.
  </Warning>
</Step>

<Step title="Restart Pangolin">
  Restart your Pangolin services to activate the license:
  
  ```bash
  sudo docker compose restart pangolin
  ```
</Step>

<Step title="Add license key to instance">
  Log in to the Pangolin instance via the server admin credentials. Visit the Server Admin panel and naviage to the License section (`/admin/license`). Enter and activate the license key.
  
  <Info>
  The license key should be provided exactly as received in your email confirmation.
  </Info>
</Step>

<Step title="Verify activation">
  Check your Pangolin dashboard to confirm Enterprise Edition features are unlocked.
</Step>
</Steps>

## Support and Contact

For licensing questions and quotes, email: [sales@pangolin.net](mailto:sales@pangolin.net)
  
Include your organization details and use case for faster assistance.

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
<Accordion title="Can I switch between editions?">
  You can switch from Community to Enterprise Edition by:
  
  1. Updating your Docker image to `fosrl/ee-<version>`
  2. Adding your license key to the configuration
  3. Restarting the services
  
  <Warning>
  Switching back to Community Edition will disable Enterprise features and may require data migration.
  </Warning>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Is Enterprise Edition opt-in?">
  Enterprise Edition is fully opt-in. You can continue using the Community Edition.
  
  <Check>
  The Community Edition will always remain free and open source with full AGPL-3 compliance.
  </Check>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="What happens if my license expires?">
  If your license expires or becomes invalid:
  
  - Enterprise features will be disabled
  - You can renew your license to restore Enterprise features
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Can I use Enterprise Edition for personal projects?">
  Individuals and small businesses under the revenue threshold can use Enterprise Edition for personal projects at no cost.
  
  <Info>
  Personal use is explicitly allowed under the free license terms.
  </Info>
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Are there special license terms for educational institutions, non-profits, or government organizations?">
  **No exceptions - same license terms apply**
  
  Educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and government entities are subject to the same license terms as all other organizations. There are no special exceptions or discounts for these groups.
  
  <Info>
  If you have questions about how your organization's revenue is calculated for licensing purposes, contact [sales@pangolin.net](mailto:sales@pangolin.net).
  </Info>
</Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>