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Qt Development Tools are used by software engineers who want to excel in productivity while using C++, QML, Python, JavaScript or HTML5 in their solution, be that a desktop or mobile application or a dedicated device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1.0. When do I need a Qt for Application Development and when a Qt for Device Creation license?
    • If you create a device, you need Qt for Device Creation License. When you build a hardware that incorporates, integrates, or links to parts of Qt’s software libraries, it is a device. Also, when the main intended use case of a hardware product depends on Qt’s products and there are no other means for using the hardware for its main intended use case, the hardware is considered a device.
    • The Qt for Application Development license is sufficient to create applications that run on desktop PCs, mobile phones, or tablets. These kinds of computers are typically used also for reading email, browsing the Internet and so on. A Qt-based application is only one of many applications on these computers. The main use case of these computers is not dedicated to the use of your Qt-based application.
    Contact us to learn more.
  • Can a commercial license be assigned to another person?

    Yes, a license can be reassigned to another developer e.g., if there is a permanent change of job or role*. A License Manager can do this in the Qt’s customer portal

    Qt Support can nominate the License Manager from any of the license holders within the company.

     

    *) Qt License Agreement 4.3 and older allow a license reassignment once in 6 months, Qt License Agreement 4.4 and later allow reassignment any time as long as there is a permanent change of job or role in the team. 

  • Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

    You can cancel your subscription at any time, this will stop the auto-renewal of your subscription and your license will be terminated at the end of your current term. For logistical reasons there is a 30 day cancel period before the end of your term, i.e., you need to cancel no later than 30 days before the expiry of your subscription. If you cancel the subscription less than 30 days before expiry, then your subscription will be automatically renewed for the next term.

  • Can I continue to distribute my application after my developer license has expired?

    If you purchased your licenses under the Qt License Agreement 4.4 (released in Feb 2022) or later, you can continue to distribute your applications after your subscription has expired. Distribution of devices is subject to having acquired the corresponding Distribution Licenses. However, you are not allowed to make any changes to the software including bug fixes or security updates using Qt’s tools.

    With older Qt License Agreements, there are more limitations on distributing the applications or using already purchased Distribution Licenses beyond the expiration of your license.

    If you are unsure, you can check your License Agreement version from your Qt Account customer portal or contact Qt Sales.

  • Can I continue to distribute my application with my device after my license has expired?

    If you have Qt License Agreement version 4.4 (released in Feb 2022) or later: Yes, as long as you have unused Distribution Licenses, you may continue distributing your device. You can purchase more Distribution Licenses any time regardless if you have a valid developer license.

    If you have Qt License Agreement version 4.3 or earlier: You have 6 months to utilize your remaining un-used Distribution Licenses after the end of your developer license term. Without a valid developer license, you cannot purchase more Distribution Licenses.

    In both cases, you are not allowed to access Qt updates or use Qt tools or libraries to further develop or maintain the applications for the device. We recommend that for maintenance and security reasons you maintain at least one Qt developer license.

  • Can I continue to use Qt tools or libraries after the subscription has expired?

    No. If you are a subscription license holder, your rights to continue using the tools, APIs and libraries or access to any updates will expire when the subscription expires, or the subscription is cancelled. You will not have the rights to future development.

  • Can I distribute Qt binaries in conjunction with my desktop or mobile application?

    Yes. Distribution of Qt libraries marked as Redistributables (Exhibit 1) in binary form in conjunction with the developed application is allowed.

  • Can I install Qt on one computer for coding and other Qt components on another computer as a build server?

    Yes. You can install the Qt framework and our development tools to up to five computers. Our licenses are per named individual, so all members of your team using Qt need to have a valid license. For example, Qt software running on build server established using your license may not be accessed by a user without license. Misuse may lead to payment entitlement of all applicable license fees retrospectively.

  • Can I lock devices to prevent users from tampering with them when I have a commercial license?

    Yes. Locking of devices, also known as Tivoization, is allowed under the commercial license.

  • Can I mix different commercial license types in one project or product?

    Designer licenses can be mixed freely with developer licenses. In other words, any designer license, Qt Design Studio Professional or Enterprise, can be used with any developer license such as Qt for Application Development Professional/Enterprise or Qt for Device Creation Professional/Enterprise.

    All members of the same product / project team need to have same Qt developer license type; Qt for Application Development Professional/Enterprise or Qt for Device Creation Professional/Enterprise. For example, one part of the team cannot be using a license for Qt for Device Creation Professional and another part Qt for Device Creation Enterprise as it would create difficulties to manage which user can use which feature.

  • Can I use one license for multiple projects (applications or devices)?

    Yes, you can use your commercial license to design, develop or test multiple products.

    A Qt for Application Development license can be used for creating Applications for generic desktop and mobile targets. Likewise, a Qt for Device Creation license can be used for all Qt for Application Development use cases as well as for creating Devices.

    Only the Qt for Device Creation Distribution Licenses and Qt Extended Support are dedicated for a specific product.

  • Do I have to purchase a commercial license for every user in our team?

    If you have chosen the commercial licensing, each Qt user must have their own assigned Qt commercial license. UI Designers, Technical Artists, Software Developers, Test Automation or Quality Assurance Engineers might have different kind of Qt licenses, but every single person needs a valid commercial license.

    Also, software developers in one software project must have one type of commercial developer licenses. For example, developers working on same project cannot use both Qt for Application Development Professional and Qt for Application Development Enterprise licenses, they need to choose one license type for all team members. 

    It is not permitted to mix Qt commercial licensees with open source licenses. The Qt Company has the right to audit the use of commercial Qt products.

  • Do I need to have a distribution license to distribute my application with a hardware device?

    To provide or distribute a Qt-based application on devices under Qt commercial license, distribution licenses are also required. This means if your device incorporates or integrates parts of the Qt software libraries or if the main functionality of the device depends on Qt’s products regardless of whether Qt’s products are distributed or not, then you need a distribution license.

  • Do the commercial Qt license agreements grant the right to do static linking of Qt libraries with applications?

    Yes, unlike some open-source setups, static linking is allowed with a commercial Qt license.

  • Does Qt commercial licensing allow for source code distribution of Qt libraries or tools?

    No, it does not. Qt libraries marked as Redistributables (check Exhibit 1) may be distributed in binary form only with the application.

  • How can I upgrade from one Qt product edition to another one?

    Please contact Qt sales for discussing the best possible upgrade choice.

  • I have acquired an Qt for MCUs subscription before 2022 - What will happen to my license at the end of the subscription?

    Your subscription will be automatically converted to the corresponding license which contains all the same features during the autorenewal at the end of the term. If you have the Qt for MCUs Essential package, then this will be renewed to the Qt for Device Creation Professional license. If you have the Qt for MCUs Ultimate license, then the license will be converted to an Qt for Device Creation Enterprise license.

  • I have purchased a Qt for Application Development or a Qt for Device Creation subscription before 2022 - What happens at the end of my subscription?

    Your subscription will be automatically converted to the corresponding license which contains all the same features during the autorenewal at the end of the term. For licensees of the Qt for Application Development license, this will be Qt for Application Development Enterprise license. If you have a Qt for Device Creation license, then the license will be converted to an Qt for Device Creation Professional license unless you have acquired components previously licensed for the automotive industry. In that case, your license will be converted to the Qt for Device Creation Enterprise license.

  • I intend to access Qt's APIs through a wrapper, do I still need a license?

    Yes. Wrappers do not block the licenses of the libraries they wrap. Licenses are passed on through the wrapper, hence developers using the wrapper must comply to the wrapped libraries’ licenses.

  • Is there a difference between the commercial license bought online and the commercial license bought via a sales manager?

    The features and functionality and license are the same. The only difference are the payment options.

  • We have started to develop a product with an open source license - How can we upgrade to a commercial Qt license?

    You can convert from developing under open source to commercial terms and conditions by contacting the Qt Company. The commercial license does not by default allow using of code created under open source license, thus you will need to contact the Qt Company to help you with the transition.

  • When do I need a license to use Qt’s framework, tools, or libraries?

    You have two options for your product team; a) Either you comply to the Qt Community Edition open source licensing terms and conditions, or b) you purchase a commercial developer license for every developer in the team. You cannot do both. 

    The commercial Qt license gives you the full rights to create and distribute your software on your own terms without the open source license limitations or obligations. You will also get access to features, releases, and support that are not available for open source users.