Is there any difference between Personal and Commercial, besides the price? For example if I buy Personal, want to upgrade to Commercial, I need to upgrade EE as well, or just pay the price difference?
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January 30, 2008 9:04pm
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Is there any difference between Personal and Commercial, besides the price? For example if I buy Personal, want to upgrade to Commercial, I need to upgrade EE as well, or just pay the price difference?
#2 / Jan 30, 2008 9:33pm
Greetings, Kaori—
Both versions are the same program, the difference is the intent and purpose of the site running ExpressionEngine.
Two simple questions can help you determine what type of license you need.
1. Is the primary purpose of the site to make money?
2. Is the purpose of the site to support a legal business or professional service in any way?
If you answer yes to either of the above then you need a Commercial license.
So, for example, a non-profit taking donations, a personal site selling a t-shirt with the domain on it, etc… are all personal licenses. But a “brochure” style site about a business that doesn’t sell anything or display ads would still require a Commercial license since it supports a business.
Post back if you have any other questions, or email sales if you prefer. =)