// free to use · forever
Free to use. Forever.
steakOS is open-source software. Anyone may run it. It is free to use. We will never charge a fee to use the software. Ever.
What that means in plain words
- You may use the software for your farm, workshop, restaurant, or any other business.
- You may study how it works, change it, and share your improvements.
- You keep copyright and license notices when you share copies.
- The software is provided as-is; read the full license text for legal detail.
The open license (Apache License 2.0) is a widely used free-software license.
The authoritative LICENSE file ships with the source. This page is a short summary, not a replacement for that file.
Full text: apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.
Software (free) vs people help (optional pay)
| steakos.org | steakOS.ai | |
|---|---|---|
| The steakOS program | Free to use forever under the open license (Apache License 2.0) | Uses the same open core — paying here is not a license fee |
| Extra modules | Open plugins as they are published | Optional paid add-ons when you want extra depth |
| People time | Self-serve and community | Training, setup help, consulting — help from people |
Paying for help on steakOS.ai does not change your right to run the open-source core. It is never a fee to use the software itself.
Size tiers are not license tiers
Bronze, Silver, and Gold describe how much of the product you turn on (starter → growing → large). They are size tiers, not prices for permission to run the program.