<![CDATA[Can I upgrade my QT?]]>Hello, I’m a student currently working on a project. I’ve downloaded the open-source version of Qt because I don’t generate any income at the moment and can’t afford the $1,000/year license fee. In the future, I plan to publish and monetize my app. At that point, can I upgrade my Qt license from the open-source version to the small business plan and start paying $1,000/year before generating income from the app?

]]>https://forum.qt.io/topic/159988/can-i-upgrade-my-qtRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 12:44:48 GMTSun, 01 Dec 2024 17:28:01 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Can I upgrade my QT? on Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:20:12 GMT]]>@Kristupas said in Can I upgrade my QT?:

Is it possible to get in touch with Qt?

The contact form ("Contact Sales") has a category extra for license related questions.
Hopefully you will get your answer there.

]]>https://forum.qt.io/post/816027https://forum.qt.io/post/816027Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:20:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Can I upgrade my QT? on Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:56:03 GMT]]>@Pl45m4 Is it possible to get in touch with Qt? Because as I imagine I will work on Open Source until I can pay the 1000$/year and then switch after finishing my project.

]]>https://forum.qt.io/post/816025https://forum.qt.io/post/816025Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:56:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Can I upgrade my QT? on Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:49:22 GMT]]>@Kristupas said in Can I upgrade my QT?:

Okay what if you start over the code is still the same isn't?

Sorry can't tell what happens if you re-use the same code in a new commercial project...
I can imagine that Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V copying the code base to a new project is also not allowed :D
But as I've said before, I'm not a lawyer :)

]]>https://forum.qt.io/post/816024https://forum.qt.io/post/816024Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:49:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Can I upgrade my QT? on Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:44:40 GMT]]>@Pl45m4 Okay what if you start over the code is still the same isn't?

]]>https://forum.qt.io/post/816023https://forum.qt.io/post/816023Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:44:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Can I upgrade my QT? on Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:45:22 GMT]]>@Kristupas

As a student, you can apply for an Educational License here.
You only need a valid email address of your institute.
This unlocks some features and additional access to modules similar to a commercial license.

@Kristupas said in Can I upgrade my QT?:

At that point, can I upgrade my Qt license from the open-source version to the small business plan and start paying $1,000/year before generating income from the app?

AFAIK you are not allowed to switch between licenses for ongoing projects.
I don't know the exact guideline on how to transition from OpenSource to Commercial, but if I'm not mistaken, you have to start over with a new project.

I plan to publish and monetize my app

You can also publish and sell your app using an open source license, if done correctly.
(consult legal advises from a lawyer before, as the people here are mostly not)

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