Yup, I was in the same situation but ended up adding a lot of features over time and thought, hey, maybe this could turn into something bigger. If you don’t mind, would you be open to taking a quick look and sharing your thoughts or feedback?
I don't have much to say, because I didn't like the keygen model either, and I usually prefer having all my customer data in one platform that I control.
In my experience, I had more issues with third-party licensing systems, than a self-hosted one where I have control over. If I need to store some extra data, or add some extra checks for the license, I can simply edit the code and it works.
The DIY temptation is definitely strong . I’m planning to grind it out for a bit and hopefully find a meaningful edge.
From what I’ve seen traditional license management feels a bit dated, especially since so many desktop and gated apps seem to have pivoted toward subscriptions or usage-based models.
Curious how things are evolving in that area from your experience, is the market still strong for classic license keys, or has it shifted more heavily toward SaaS style licensing?
