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# When do I need to buy an Umbraco license?
- URL: https://blog.tsd.digital/when-do-i-need-to-buy-an-umbraco-license/
- Published: 2008-06-09T16:16:00.000Z
- Updated: 2008-06-09T16:16:00.000Z
- Author: Tim Gaunt
- Tags: Development, Umbraco, #Import 2025-04-01 05:37

This may seem a slightly obvious/silly post but the answer is simple -it's just [not \*that\* well documented/explained](http://umbraco.org/products/umbraco-pro/feature-matrix?ref=blog.tsd.digital).

In a nutshell there are three scenarios you need to worry about:

- Using Umbraco in a *non-commercial* environment *with* the branding (logos etc) intact -**no fee**
- Using Umbraco in a *commercial* environment *with* the branding (logos etc) intact -**no fee**
- Using Umbraco in a *commercial* environment *without* the branding (logos etc) -**fee**

So there you have it. But to be fair, you should always pay for it if you're using it in a commercial environment just because it's a great product (and it's good for your karma!)