Fair-code workflow automation platform with 400+ nodes and native AI agents
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Self-Hosted Software Under Fair-Code & Source-Available Licenses (Sustainable Use / BSL-1.1)
Source-available licenses (such as the n8n Sustainable Use License and Business Source License 1.1) that allow full source code inspection and free internal business self-hosting while restricting competing managed cloud reselling.
License ClassificationFair-Code / BSL (Source-Available)
Commercial Self-HostingAllowed for internal business operations (No managed SaaS reselling)
Code Modification RightsAllowed for internal workflows & private deployments
5 Verified Fair-Code / BSL Self-Hosted Projects
High-performance infinite canvas and collaborative whiteboarding SDK
The fastest, most beautiful collaborative team knowledge base built with Markdown and rich embeds
The modern open data platform that instantly turns any SQL database into REST and GraphQL APIs
Elegant, real-time open-source Kanban board for workgroups
Fair-Code / BSL Self-Hosting & Enterprise Compliance FAQ
Can my company self-host Fair-Code / BSL licensed software for internal commercial business use?
Allowed for internal business operations (No managed SaaS reselling). Under the Fair-Code & Source-Available Licenses (Sustainable Use / BSL-1.1), engineering and operations teams can deploy these 5 verified applications on private cloud or on-premise servers without paying per-seat subscription royalties.
What are the source code modification rules for Fair-Code / BSL?
Allowed for internal workflows & private deployments. Source-available licenses (such as the n8n Sustainable Use License and Business Source License 1.1) that allow full source code inspection and free internal business self-hosting while restricting competing managed cloud reselling.
Which top self-hosted tools use the Fair-Code / BSL license?
Leading self-hosted open-source projects under Fair-Code / BSL include n8n (207,127★), tldraw (50,881★), Outline (40,872★), Directus (38,433★), Planka (12,615★).