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Licensing FAQ

Find answers to common questions about General SQL Parser licensing, terms, and conditions. If you have further questions, please contact our sales team.

How GSP Is Licensed

What kind of General SQL Parser license do I need?

Licensed per database dialect — not per developer

General SQL Parser is licensed by the database dialects you select (Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake, …). There is no per-seat counting: any number of developers in your organization can build with GSP under one license.

What determines your license:

  • Edition: Java or .NET.
  • Database dialects: you license exactly the dialects your product needs — nothing more.
  • Distribution: if you ship GSP inside your own product to external customers, a separate Distribution License is required.

How pricing works — request a quote

Can I add support for more database dialects later?

Yes, absolutely!

You can license additional database dialects at any time and add them to your existing license. You only pay for the dialects you add.

Can I use GSP in multiple products?

Yes, no restrictions!

Your license allows you to use General SQL Parser in as many products or projects as you develop within your organization, for the database dialects you licensed.

Deployment & Distribution

How can I deploy GSP within my organization?

Internal Deployment Rights

Internal use across your organization is covered by your license — any number of developers, machines, and internal applications, for the database dialects you licensed.

What if I want to distribute GSP with my product/service outside my organization?

Distribution License Required

You cannot deploy or distribute General SQL Parser with your product/service to customers outside your organization using only the standard license.

A separate Distribution License (with a distribution fee) is required if you need to distribute GSP as part of your product or service to external customers.

Please contact our sales team to discuss your distribution needs and obtain the appropriate license.

We want to create a parsing service. How is that licensed?

It depends on who the service is for

  • Internal Service: a service consumed only within your organization is covered by your standard license.
  • External Service: if the service is offered to external customers or other organizations, a Distribution License is required.

We recommend contacting us to discuss your specific service architecture and ensure proper licensing.

License Validity & Updates

Will my GSP license expire?

No, your license is perpetual!

It is a lifetime license — the right to use General SQL Parser never expires.

What about updates and new versions?

Annual Support & Maintenance

The Annual Support & Maintenance subscription is 20% of the license fee per year and provides:

  • ✅ All new releases and upgrades — GSP ships weekly.
  • ✅ Priority email-based technical support from the engineers who build the parser.

Without an active subscription you can keep using the versions you already have — the license itself never expires.

Purchasing & Payment

What are the payment terms?

Payment Options

  • Purchase Orders with Net 30, Net 45, or Net 60 terms.
  • Bank/wire transfer — details provided on the invoice.
  • Online credit-card payment.

The licensed version of General SQL Parser will be available for download within 1-2 working days after payment confirmation or PO acceptance.

How can I get a price quote or make a purchase?

If your question isn't answered here, please don't hesitate to contact us or visit our main support page.