Keygate vs Cryptlex
Cryptlex offers cloud-hosted software licensing with rich SDK integrations. Keygate takes a different approach — self-hosted, open source, and free.
Cryptlex is a well-established cloud platform with strong SDK support across multiple languages and frameworks. Keygate takes a different approach: fully open source, self-hosted, with built-in payment integration and usage metering included at no cost. The right choice depends on whether you prefer managed cloud convenience or full infrastructure control.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Keygate | Cryptlex |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | ✓ | — |
| Self-Hosted | ✓ | — |
| Floating Licenses | ✓ | ✓ |
| Usage Metering | ✓ | — |
| Built-in Payments | ✓ | — |
| Customer Portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit Logs | ✓ | — |
| Multi-language | ✓ | — |
What sets Keygate apart
Open source & free
Keygate is free and open source under AGPL v3. No per-seat pricing or usage-based billing.
Self-hosted, full data ownership
Deploy on your own infrastructure. Your license data stays on your servers — no third-party dependency for a critical business function.
One deployment, everything included
License management, usage metering, built-in Stripe/PayPal payments, admin dashboard — one binary, one database.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Keygate have SDKs like Cryptlex?
- Keygate provides a REST API with HMAC-signed tokens for offline verification. Any HTTP client works as an SDK. The token-based approach means you don't need platform-specific SDKs.
- Can Keygate handle offline license validation?
- Yes. Keygate issues HMAC-SHA256 signed tokens during verification that can be validated offline without contacting the server.
- Is Keygate suitable for enterprise use?
- Yes. Keygate includes OAuth2 authentication, role-based access control, audit logging, webhook notifications, and brute-force protection — all features expected in enterprise environments.
Get started with Keygate
Deploy in under 5 minutes. One Go binary. One PostgreSQL database.