Plans and pricing
MOLA follows an Open Core model: the complete framework is open-source (BSD-3 and GPL-3 licensed), free for research, education, and personal use. Companies needing to deploy MOLA in commercial, closed-source products can upgrade to MOLA Pro.
Community vs. Pro
| Feature | Community | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Core SLAM capabilities | ||
| LiDAR odometry (LO / LIO) | ||
| Mapping and localization | ||
| Georeferencing (GNSS fusion) Georeferenced maps, trajectories or real-time poses. | ||
| Loop closure / global SLAM Online or offline versions, configurable level of global accuracy. | ||
| State estimation (smoother, IMU, GNSS, kinematics) | ||
| CLI map tools (mm-viewer, mm2las, mm2ply, mm-filter …) | ||
| ROS 2 integration | ||
| Deployment & licensing | ||
| License Copyleft: derivatives must be open-source | GPL-3 | Commercial |
| Redistribution / OEM | GPL-3 only | OEM agreement available |
| Developers covered | Unlimited | Unlimited (one org) |
| Pre-built binaries | Public ROS apt | ✔ Private apt, faster updates |
| Docker images (amd64 / arm64) | ||
| Pro-exclusive tools & services | ||
| Sensor extrinsic calibration (LiDAR‑camera) | ||
| Map post-processing service | ||
| 2D mapper in development | Early access | |
| 3D mapper in development | Early access | |
| Visual odometry roadmap | Early access when available | |
| Support | ||
| Community support (GitHub Issues) | ||
| Priority engineering support (email / video call) | ||
| Dedicated support channel Private Slack channel (or Teams / email alias) | ||
| Custom pipeline development (consulting) | Available | |
| Price |
Free
Open-source, forever
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Annual license
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Get MOLA Pro
The Pro license covers your entire organization - unlimited developers, unlimited internal machines. No per-seat fees.
To request a Pro license, please contact us using the form below. After purchase, you will receive:
Credentials for the private apt repository and Docker registry
A welcome email with onboarding instructions and support channel access
Note
The Pro license covers internal development and deployment (your own robots, your own fleet, your own R&D). If you plan to redistribute MOLA as part of a product sold to third parties (OEM), please contact us for an OEM agreement with terms tailored to your deployment volume.
How licensing works
The MOLA framework is composed of several repositories with different open-source licenses:
Repository |
License |
Description |
|---|---|---|
BSD-3 |
Core C++ data structures, algorithms, serialization |
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BSD-3 |
Generic ICP algorithm, metric map pipelines |
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BSD-3 |
ROS 2 nodes: map server, localization, point cloud pipeline |
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GPL-3 |
MOLA kernel, visualization, relocalization |
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GPL-3 |
LiDAR odometry for mapping and localization |
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GPL-3 |
State estimators: smoother, IMU/GNSS/kinematics fusion |
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GPL-3 |
Map georeferencing, loop closure for consistent large maps |
BSD-3 modules (MRPT, mp2p_icp, mrpt_navigation) can be freely used in any project, including closed-source commercial products.
GPL-3 modules (MOLA core, lidar odometry, state estimation, loop closure) require that derivative works also be released under GPL-3. If your product is closed-source, you need a MOLA Pro commercial license.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need Pro for research or academic use?
No. The Community (open-source) version is fully functional for research, teaching, and personal projects under the GPL-3 license.
- Can I evaluate MOLA before purchasing?
Yes. The open-source version has the same core algorithms. Pro adds deployment convenience (commercial license, binaries, Docker) and exclusive tools/support.
- What if I only use the BSD-3 modules (MRPT, mp2p_icp)?
You do not need a Pro license. BSD-3 modules can be used freely in any project.
- What is the difference between Pro and OEM?
Pro covers internal use - your team develops and deploys MOLA on your own robots and infrastructure. OEM covers redistribution - you ship a product with MOLA embedded to your end customers. OEM agreements are negotiated individually based on deployment volume. Contact us for OEM terms.
- How many developers / machines does Pro cover?
Unlimited, within one organization. No per-seat or per-machine fees.
Consulting and custom projects
Beyond the Pro license, we offer:
Custom sensor driver development (Livox, Hesai, RoboSense, and others)
Custom pipeline development for your specific sensors and environment
Fleet deployment consulting (multi-robot map sharing, configuration management)
On-site or remote training for your engineering team
Map post-processing service - send us your raw sensor data and receive optimized, georeferenced metric maps
For consulting inquiries or demo requests, use the form below: