Enterprise License for the files .ee

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Good morning,

I’m currently reviewing your License policy because we are considering using your solution for some tasks in our company.
I have understood most of it, but I’m having difficulty understanding the policy regarding the Enterprise License for .ee. files.

In your documentation, you use the word “use”: To use source code files that contain ".ee."...

Does this mean that if I simply run n8n locally without making any changes to these files, I still need an Enterprise License?

I’ve already looked into the questions in this community but couldn’t find a clear answer:Yes or No, and why.

Thank you for any help!

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Hi @Pierre,

Thank you for reaching out! I understand that you’re looking for a clear answer regarding the use of n8n’s Enterprise Edition (.ee. files) when running n8n locally.

Answer:

:white_check_mark: Yes, you need an Enterprise License if you run n8n with .ee. files, even without modifying them.

Why?

• The Enterprise License is required to “use” any source code files that contain .ee., as per n8n’s licensing terms.

• “Use” in this context means running or deploying the Enterprise Edition, even if you don’t modify the files.

• If you’re only running the Community Edition (CE) of n8n without .ee. files, then an Enterprise License is not needed.

What You Can Do Next

• If you want to run n8n without requiring an Enterprise License, ensure you are using the Community Edition and that no .ee. files are included in your setup.

• If you’re unsure, check your installation for Enterprise Edition features or consult n8n’s licensing documentation.

Let me know if you need further clarification!

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This is the clearest, precise answer i could get!
Thank you very much

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