GUIDE
CLI tools, IDE plugins, DevOps utilities — turn your developer tools into a business with proper licensing and frictionless checkout.
Then $1/mo for 3 months. No credit card required.
HOW IT WORKS
The best dev tools solve real pain points. Build something you'd pay for yourself. Focus on developer experience — rough edges frustrate your target market more than most.
Per-seat for teams, per-machine for individuals, subscription for ongoing updates. Match the model to how your tool is used.
Add license checking to your tool. Revnu's API validates keys and returns license metadata (tier, expiration, seat count).
Developers judge tools by documentation quality. Good docs reduce friction and build trust.
Hacker News, relevant subreddits, Dev.to, Twitter/X developer community. Word of mouth matters in dev tools.
The best dev tools solve real pain points. Build something you'd pay for yourself. Focus on developer experience — rough edges frustrate your target market more than most.
Per-seat for teams, per-machine for individuals, subscription for ongoing updates. Match the model to how your tool is used.
Add license checking to your tool. Revnu's API validates keys and returns license metadata (tier, expiration, seat count).
Developers judge tools by documentation quality. Good docs reduce friction and build trust.
Hacker News, relevant subreddits, Dev.to, Twitter/X developer community. Word of mouth matters in dev tools.
License by team size. Each seat gets activation codes. Perfect for tools used by development teams.
Validate licenses from command-line tools. Simple API call to check license status and retrieve metadata.
Monthly or annual subscriptions for tools with ongoing updates and maintenance. Automatic renewal and dunning.
Let developers try before buying. Free tiers for personal use, paid for commercial. Time-limited trials for full features.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
No piecing together 5 different tools. Revnu includes the complete infrastructure for selling software.
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Hosted Checkout | All plans |
| License Key Delivery | All plans |
| RevnuAuth SDK | All plans |
| Subscription Management | All plans |
| Affiliate System | All plans |
| Session Replays | Basic+ |
| A/B Testing | Grow+ |
| Custom Domains | All plans |
STARTING PRICE
$1/mo for 3 months
Then from $12/mo. No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime.
PRO TIPS
Quick start that works in 5 minutes. Reference docs. Troubleshooting section. Changelog. No excuses on documentation.
Common pattern: free for individuals, paid for commercial. Builds distribution, captures B2B revenue where budgets exist.
Full features, time-limited. Clean conversion path. Long enough to evaluate, short enough to create urgency.
Best dev tools spread through networks. Make users successful and they'll recommend you. Focus on that first.
PRICING
No hidden fees. No surprises. Pay for what you use as you grow.
Launch your first product in minutes
Turn your project into a real business
Optimise conversion and scale revenue
Operate at scale
Prices shown are monthly equivalent when billed annually. All plans include a 3-day free trial.
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FAQ
Integrate license validation into your CLI. On first run, prompt for license key. Validate against Revnu's API and cache the result. Re-validate periodically to ensure license is still active.
Create products with seat counts. Revnu tracks activations per license. Team admins can manage seats through the portal. You enforce seat limits in your tool.
Common for dev tools. Options: free for personal use, free up to N repos/projects, free with limited features. Reduces friction while capturing commercial value.
License validation with device limits provides reasonable protection. For dev tools, community pressure often matters more than technical protection — developers respect other developers' work.
You can distribute through marketplaces while selling licenses through Revnu. Free extension that unlocks premium features with Revnu license is a common pattern.
Enterprise typically expects: volume discounts, custom terms, SSO integration, and dedicated support. Handle these as custom contracts with Revnu's invoicing for billing.
14 days is most common for dev tools. Long enough to evaluate, short enough to create urgency. Extend trials for enterprise prospects actively evaluating.
Popular options: Docusaurus, GitBook, Mintlify, ReadMe. Whatever you choose, prioritize: quick start, reference docs, examples, troubleshooting. Update docs with every release.
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