Sell on MultiVendor
Sell development libraries and SDKs
Library authors can sell commercial licenses from a MultiVendor Market shop. Use documentation and examples as the free preview, list supported platforms and versions, and offer per-developer or per-application licenses through options. Buyers pay you directly through your own Stripe or PayPal account.
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Tips for selling development libraries
- Publish an API reference and runnable examples as your preview.
- Use semantic versioning and a clear changelog with deprecation notes.
- Use options for per-developer, team and redistribution licenses.
- If you dual-license, explain in plain words when the commercial license is needed.
- Scan release packages and sign them where your ecosystem supports it.
Start a developer library marketplace
Launch a marketplace for commercial libraries and SDKs in one ecosystem or many, under your own domain. MultiVendor's AI builder helps define categories and seller requirements like documentation and licensing clarity. Each author is paid through their own payment account.
Ideas to start from
- → A game development plugins and libraries marketplace
- → A marketplace for document and PDF processing libraries
- → A data visualization libraries marketplace
How selling works on MultiVendor
- Step 1
Open your shop
Create a seller account, add your logo and shop description. Free to apply.
- Step 2
List your development libraries
Add photos, prices and options like colour or size. Set shipping, downloads or schedules.
- Step 3
Get paid directly
Buyers pay you through your own Stripe or PayPal. MultiVendor never holds your money.
Questions about selling development libraries
Can I sell a commercial license for my open-source library?
Many authors do, especially with copyleft projects. Make sure you own the code or have contributors' permission. This isn't legal advice.
How should I handle major versions?
State which versions each license covers and offer upgrade options for new major versions.
How am I paid?
Buyers pay you directly through your own Stripe or PayPal account; MultiVendor charges a subscription for the software.