Licensing Policy
BuildNinja offers full access to all features of the platform for all users. However, there is an important distinction in how build execution functions depending on the user’s status.
Licensed Use
A licensed user holds an active and valid BuildNinja license, which provides full access to all platform features and the ability to run builds using BuildNinja agents. BuildNinja offers two license types tailored to different needs:
- Solo: For individual developers and small teams
- Shogun: For enterprises and growing teams
Solo Edition
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Best For | Individual developers & small teams |
| Subscription Interval | Free forever (no billing required) |
| Users | Up to 10 |
| Projects | Up to 100 |
| Configurations | Up to 100 |
| Build Agents | Unlimited |
| Concurrent Agents | 3 included (expandable for an additional fee) |
| Build History | 30 days |
| SSO Integrations | Any 1 provider (Microsoft, GitLab, Bitbucket, GitHub, or Google) |
| Migration Assistance | – |
| Professional Services | – |
| Support | Community support |
| Trial / Grace Period | 7-day grace period with full Solo limits |
| CI/CD License Buyout | – |
Shogun Edition
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Best For | Enterprises & growing teams |
| Subscription Interval | Monthly, Annual, 2-Year, or 3-Year upfront |
| Users | Unlimited |
| Projects | Unlimited |
| Configurations | Unlimited |
| Build Agents | Unlimited |
| Concurrent Agents | Unlimited |
| Build History | Perpetual |
| SSO Integrations | All 5 providers (Microsoft, GitLab, Bitbucket, GitHub, Google) |
| Migration Assistance | Free migration for 10 projects (annual only) |
| Professional Services | 20 hours included (annual only) |
| Support | Priority business-hours support |
| Trial / Grace Period | 7-day grace period with full Shogun limits |
| CI/CD License Buyout | 25% credit on unused competitor licenses (annual only) |
Evaluation & Grace Periods
Demo License (Default Evaluation Mode)
All new users can start with a demo license, which is valid for 30 days. This allows exploration of BuildNinja with the following limits:
- Users: 10
- Projects: 10
- Configurations: 10
- Concurrent Builds: 3
- Build History Retention: 30 days
- SSO Integrations: 1 provider
- Agents: Effectively unlimited (for testing purposes only)
The 7-day grace period does not apply to demo licenses.
7-Day Grace Period (Licensed Use)
When a Solo or Shogun license expires or is not renewed, users automatically enter a 7-day grace period:
- Limits remain the same as their active license (Solo or Shogun).
- Builds and updates continue to function normally during the grace period.
- After 7 days, updates are blocked until a new license key is activated.
If a user does not wish to purchase Shogun or renew a paid plan, they can continue using BuildNinja by activating the free Solo key from the BuildNinja website.
Unlicensed Use
Unlicensed users can explore and configure BuildNinja with all features available, but builds will not execute via BuildNinja agents. This mode is intended for evaluation, training, or offline configuration.
How to Acquire a License
To acquire a license, register at My Account. For questions or additional details, contact the BuildNinja team at hello@grapehub.io.