MIT vs. Apache 2.0: At a Glance
MIT and Apache 2.0 are two of the most popular open-source licenses. Both are friendly to developers and businesses — but they are not identical. Here is a simple side-by-side look. Why this matters When you use open-source software — or when you publish your own — you are agreeing to a license. A license answers practical questions: Can I use this at work? Can I change it? Can I ship it inside a paid product? What text do I need to keep when I redistribute it? MIT and Apache License 2.0 are both permissive licenses. That means you can use the code in almost any project, including commercial and closed-source products, as long as you follow a few simple rules. ...