Dual Licensing for Commercial Android OS

Understanding your obligations and options when using BASS OS for commercial deployments. Choose between GPL compliance or commercial licensing based on your project needs.

GPLv3 Compliance

Free to use with full GPL compliance. Must make source code publicly available and license derivative works under GPLv3.

Best for: Open source projects, educational use, research

Commercial License

Freedom from GPL obligations with enterprise support, priority updates, and custom branding options.

Best for: Commercial products, OEM integration, proprietary apps

Important Legal Notice

Using BASS OS commercially without proper licensing compliance violates copyright law. Contact us for guidance to ensure full compliance.

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Choose Your Licensing Path

Select the licensing option that best fits your project needs, compliance requirements, and business goals.

Commercial = No GPL obligations

GPL = Free with compliance

Community = Foundation platform

ENTERPRISE

Commercial License

Freedom from GPL obligations. Develop proprietary applications, keep your source code private, and distribute under your own terms with enterprise-grade support.

Perfect for:

•OEM Integration: Tablets, kiosks, digital signage

•Enterprise Apps: Custom business solutions

•SaaS Platforms: Cloud-based services

•Product Development: When GPL compliance isn't feasible

Key Benefits:

No GPL obligations - Keep source private

Priority support - Direct access to developers

Custom branding - White-label solutions

Latest releases - Immediate access to newest versions

Flexible terms - Tailored to your needs

Enterprise Pricing

Custom quotes based on deployment scale, device count, and specific requirements. Volume discounts available.

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OPEN SOURCE

GNU GPL v3 License

Free for compliant use. Bass OS under GPLv3 is available at no cost for projects that can meet all copyleft requirements. Note: GPL source is released with a delay - current release is Bass OS 12.1.

Open Source LicenseFREE*

What "FREE*" means:

Free to use, but you must comply with GPL v3 requirements: make your source code publicly available and license derivative works under GPL v3. Commercial use allowed with compliance.

Perfect for:

•Open source projects with public repositories

•Educational use in schools & universities

•Research & development with open results

•Personal projects for learning

Source Release Timeline:

GPL source is released with a delay. Currently available: Bass OS 12.1 . Latest binary releases (Bass OS 15) require commercial licensing for immediate access.

GPL Source v12.1 (AMD64 [Intel/AMD])GPL Source v14.0 (arm64 [Raspberry Pi 4])

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COMMUNITY

Community Edition

Bleeding-edge development focus. Bliss source prioritizes cutting-edge features and experimental development over stability or productization. Bass OS provides the stable, production-ready platform with comprehensive product and configuration features that Bliss source does not offer.

Community License FREE

Perfect for:

• Evaluation & testing of bleeding-edge features or capabilities

• Learning & tutorials for developers

• Small hobby projects & prototypes

Community Limitations:

• Experimental features only - No refined functionality

• Same licensing as Bass OS - Personal/educational only, no commercial use

• Community support only - No priority assistance

• Constantly moving source- Not stable versioning

ARM Devices (Phones, Tablets)

Bliss ROM Source (ARM)

x86/Generic Devices (PCs, Laptops, VMs)

Bliss OS Source (Android 7-12.1) Bliss OS Source (Android 13++) Android-Generic Project

Ready to upgrade? Contact us for commercial licensing

Quick License Comparison

Feature	Commercial	GPL v3	Community
Keep source private	✓	✗	✗
Commercial use	✓	⚠*	⚠*
Priority support	✓	✗	✗
Enterprise features	✓	✓	Basic
Latest version access	✓	Delayed	Delayed
Cost	Custom	FREE	FREE

* Commercial use requires GPL compliance or commercial license

** GPL source released with delay (current: v12.1, latest binary: v15)

Commercial License Subscription Benefits

Subscription Model (Recommended)

Continuous updates: All minor and major version updates while subscribed
Major upgrades included: Bass 12 → Bass 15 (while active)
Flexible billing: Monthly or yearly options
20% savings: With yearly subscription

One-time Purchase (Traditional)

Limited updates: Only within same major version
Major upgrades: Require new license (Bass 12 → Bass 15)
Single payment: No recurring charges
Higher upfront cost: For equivalent coverage period

Recommendation: Subscription model provides better value and ensures you always have access to the latest features and security updates.

Not Sure Which License You Need?

For Business

Need to keep source private or can't meet GPL requirements?

→ Commercial License

For Learning

Open source project, education, or research?

→ GPL v3 License

Getting Started

Want to try the foundation platform first?

→ Community Edition

Third-Party Code in Bass OS

Bass OS core is GPL-3.0 and also inherits the same Apache v2 licensing that AOSP uses for most of the components, while many of the other components like Android-Generic Project use GPL-2.0 license. For product use, we do not include proprietary components like Google Apps, Native-Bridge (Houdini or Libndk-translation), or Widevine. Some features and toolkits like our rebranding toolkit do require additional licensing to be obtained by the customer.

AOSP Licenses Bliss OS License Bliss ROM License Android-Generic Project License Boringdroid License Waydroid License

For Bass OS/Bliss OS source, we do catalog all the repos used and their licenses. You can view that here.

Single Device Licensing

Purchase a license for a specific device. Validate your device serial number and complete your purchase securely.

Yearly License

per year

Save 20%

Yearly License includes:

• Valid for 1 year from purchase date
• Covers specific device and OS configuration
• Includes all future updates within the same Android major version *
• Activation within 24 hours of payment
• Annual licensing with full year coverage

* Version Update Coverage:

✓ Yearly Subscription Benefits:

• All updates within the same major version (e.g., Bass 12.1.v15.9.0 → 12.1.v15.X.X)

• Automatic access to new major versions while subscription is active

• Full year of continuous updates with 20% savings

Examples: Bass 12.1.v15.9.0 → 12.1.v15.X.X, Bass 15.0.v18.0 → 15.0.v18.X.X, and major upgrades like Bass 12 → Bass 15 (while subscribed)

Serial Number Validation

We validate your device serial number against our licensing database to ensure compatibility and prevent duplicate licenses.

License Support

Need help with licensing? Our support team is available to assist with validation, installation, and any questions you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our commitment to ethical open-source development means transparency in all licensing matters. Here are answers to common questions about our approach.