Keyforge
Simple licensing for software that just works
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Keyforge provides automated software licensing with payment integration and a self-serve customer portal.
- for
- Solo developers and SaaS teams who need to sell and manage licensed software.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
Key features
- Payment automations — Connect Stripe, Polar or Lemon Squeezy to issue licenses instantly after payment.
- Self-serve customer portal — Customers can view, manage devices and renew licenses without support tickets.
- Offline license validation — Cryptographically signed JWT licenses can be verified locally without internet.
- License upgrades & renewals — Users can upgrade tiers or extend expiration dates through the portal, no code needed.
- Universal API — Works with any language or framework via simple HTTP requests and standard JWT libraries.
- Perpetual fallback mode — Keeps limited functionality after license expiry for continued access.
Use cases
- Sell a desktop app and deliver keys instantly after Stripe checkout
- Allow enterprise customers to upgrade from a basic to a pro tier via the portal
- Enable offline-first applications to validate licenses without network access
Keyforge FAQ
Why do I need Keyforge?+
It handles license key generation, validation, and customer management so you can focus on building your product.
Can I build my own licensing system instead?+
You could, but it’s time-consuming and error-prone; Keyforge automates the whole process.
How does the payment integration work?+
Connect your Stripe, Polar or Lemon Squeezy account, configure products, and Keyforge creates licenses automatically on payment.
Does Keyforge support subscriptions?+
Yes, recurring payment products are handled and customers can manage their subscriptions in the portal.
Can licenses be validated offline?+
Yes, Keyforge issues signed JWT tokens that your app can verify locally without a network call.
Is my payment data secure?+
API keys are encrypted at rest with AES-256 and Keyforge only receives the minimum permissions needed.
Summarized by DevHunt from keyforge.dev · Sep 28, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
