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npm vs CodeCanyon

Side-by-side comparison of licensing terms between npm and CodeCanyon.

License Comparison

Hover or tap any field name to see what it means. Highlighted rows indicate differences.

CodeCanyon:
n
npm
Free (Public Registry)
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C
CodeCanyon
Regular License
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Price
Free
Per-item, from $3

Prices may vary by region and are subject to change.

Download
Yes
Yes
Commercial Use
Depends on each package's license field in package.json. MIT (most common) allows commercial use. GPL allows commercial use but requires open-sourcing derivatives. Some packages are proprietary.
Regular License covers use in one end product that is not sold to multiple users. SaaS or resold products require Extended License.
Editing
Depends on the package license. MIT, Apache, and ISC allow modification. GPL allows modification with share-alike requirements.
Yes
Attribution
Nice to
No
Exclusive Rights
No
No
Redistribution
Depends on the package license. Most open-source licenses allow redistribution with conditions.
Cannot redistribute the source code. End product must not allow extraction of the original code.
Print Use
Depends on package license. Rarely relevant for code packages.
Yes
Digital Use
Depends on package license. Most open-source licenses allow digital use.
Yes
Client Work
Depends on package license. MIT and Apache allow client work. GPL may require clients to open-source their code.
Licensed for one end product for one client. Using the same item for multiple clients requires separate licenses.
Survives Cancellation
Forever
Forever
npm:

Always check the 'license' field in package.json before using a package. MIT is the most common but not universal - some packages are GPL, proprietary, or have no license specified.

Packages with no license field or 'UNLICENSED' are all rights reserved. You may not have the right to use them in your projects.

CodeCanyon:

Regular license covers ONE end product only. Using the same item in multiple projects or for multiple clients requires additional licenses.

Extended license is required for SaaS, subscription products, or any end product where users are charged. Regular license does not cover these use cases.

Key Differences

Fields where these platforms differ

Commercial Use

npm:~Depends on each package's license field in package.json. MIT (most common) allows commercial use. GPL allows commercial use but requires open-sourcing derivatives. Some packages are proprietary.
CodeCanyon:✓

Editing

npm:~Depends on the package license. MIT, Apache, and ISC allow modification. GPL allows modification with share-alike requirements.
CodeCanyon:✓

Attribution

npm:Varies
CodeCanyon:Not required

Redistribution

npm:~Depends on the package license. Most open-source licenses allow redistribution with conditions.
CodeCanyon:✗

Print Use

npm:~Depends on package license. Rarely relevant for code packages.
CodeCanyon:✓

Digital Use

npm:~Depends on package license. Most open-source licenses allow digital use.
CodeCanyon:✓

Client Work

npm:~Depends on package license. MIT and Apache allow client work. GPL may require clients to open-source their code.
CodeCanyon:✓

Indemnification

npm:✗
CodeCanyon:~Envato provides limited buyer protection through marketplace terms.

Refund Policy

npm:✗
CodeCanyon:~Refunds available within 30 days if the item is materially different from its description or has a technical defect.

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