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Frequently Asked Questions:

General

Where does the name come from?

The name Slint is derived from our design goals: Scalable, Lightweight, Intuitive, and Native Toolkit.

Why are you creating a new markup language?

We are creating a markup language which is both editable by humans and machines. We hope it is possible to pick up and understand, and at the same time strict enough for our tools to analyze and optimize to provide a smooth interface on the screen. In our experience, a domain specific, declarative language suits this purpose best. Strictly typed binding expressions offer a powerful and robust way for humans to declare relationships between properties, even in complex user interfaces.

Will there be API bindings to integrate with my favorite programming language?

We want to make it possible to use Slint with any programming language. We do not favor one programming language over another. We have chosen to start with three languages:

  • Rust, our implementation language.
  • C++, another systems programming language we have a lot of experience with.
  • JavaScript, a popular dynamically typed language.

This choice builds the foundation that allows us to create bindings for most types of programming languages.

Licensing

You can use Slint under either a commercial license or GNU GPLv3.

The commercial license can be provided for free if you help us promote Slint: Check out our ambassador program.

What are the commercial licensing options?

We offer - Ambassador, Flex and Buyout commercial licensing options. All options include a perpetual, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use Slint. Updates are included in the Ambassador and Buyout options. With the Flex option, updates are included as long as the subscription is active.

The Ambassador option is a free license that can be provided in lieu of helping us promote Slint.

With the Flex option, you can choose the number of User-Seats you would need to develop your applications with Slint. Before distribution of such applications on embedded devices, you can purchase the required amount of distributions. At any point of time, you could also switch to the Buyout option.

The Buyout option includes unlimited User-Seats and a prebuy of distribitions of your Slint based applications on embedded devices. 30 hours of priority support is also included.

What does perpetual mean?

The perpetual right allows you to use the version(s) of Slint, provided under the commercial license, for ever.

Are updates included?

Yes, updates are included. With the Flex option, updates are included as long as the subscription is active.

Can I try Slint using the Ambassador option and then switch to a paid option later?

Yes. You can start using Slint with the Ambassador option, and switch to a paid option later. However we retain the marketing rights obtained under the Ambassador Program for existing materials.

Can I try Slint under the GPL and then switch to the commercial license later?

Yes. You can evaluate Slint using the GPL license, and obtain the commercial license after the evaluation, with the option of transferring the code developed under the GPL to commercial for free.

Is there a discount or reduction for independent developers or small businesses?

Yes, check out our Ambassador program

I want to develop a free software product using Slint, but I don't like the GPL and prefer to use a non-copyleft license

You can publish your own source code under a permissive license compatible with the GPL, such as BSD, MIT, or Apache license. However, the binary or the package containing Slint needs to be licensed under GPL.