Can I use Unlicense commercially?

Short answer: Commercial use: Yes. Commercial use, modified and redistributed: Yes.

The Unlicense (Unlicense): Dedicates the software to the public domain; anyone may use it for any purpose without conditions.

Commercial use: Yes

License: The Unlicense (Unlicense, curated)

• Every use you described is granted by Unlicense, and nothing you described is prohibited.

Commercial use, modified and redistributed: Yes

License: The Unlicense (Unlicense, curated)

• Every use you described is granted by Unlicense, and nothing you described is prohibited.

Context

• Provided as is, without warranty.

Sources

• The Unlicense: official text
• Unlicense on the SPDX License List

Check it yourself (free, no key)

{
  "tool": "check_license",
  "arguments": {
    "license": "Unlicense",
    "intended_use": {
      "commercial_use": true
    }
  }
}

Computed from Rightshold's license profiles; not legal advice. Updated 2026-10-19. JSON · Markdown