Frequently-Asked Questions

Can I write commercial or proprietary applications that use the mxGraph library?

Only if you use the purchased version of mxGraph that ships under the commercially-oriented license. This version allows you to re-distribute the mxGraph Javascript library with your application or from your web server. The recipient, be they your customer, or someone viewing your web page that includes mxGraph functionality can freely use the functionality that mxGraph provides. They, however, cannot copy, re-distribute or use that mxGraph source in their own application.

How much does mxGraph cost for a commercial license?

The exact price varies, depending on usage. The factors involved are those such as the number of developers and whether the application will be on a public or protected web site, or on an intranet. The price range of mxGraph starts at 5,000 Euros for a limited distribution single development license with 12 months of technical support and software updates.

Can I use mxGraph with within non-profit organisations?

There is version of mxGraph that is licensed specifically for non-profit organisations and private individuals, it can be obtained via the contact page. The mxGraph license is not compatible with free and open source license.

Can I redistribute mxGraph as part of a developer library?

No, mxGraph may only be used in end user applications.

Is commercial support available?

Yes, purchased versions of mxGraph come with 12 months developer technical support. Extensions to that 12 month period are available, as well as custom work where JGraph Ltd deliver your application as a turn-key development. JGraph Ltd has many years of expert project management of such projects and the experience of how to effectively manage the requirements gathering and software evolution process.

Which browsers are currently supported?

Firefox 1.5 and later, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and later, Safari 3.0 and later, Opera 9.0 and later, Camino 1.0.2 and later, Iceape 1.0 and later, Epiphany 2.0 and later or Galeon 2.0 and later.

What are the requirements for the built-in servers?

Java 5.0 and later, .NET 1.1 and later, or PHP 5.0 and later (with libxml for the I/O module, libgd for creating bitmaps).