The hwdPhotoShare component is 100% free, and released under the GNU GPL license.

• You can download it for free
• You can use it for free
• You can give it to your mates for free

Is there a commercial version of the component?

No.

There is one version, and it is free. Download it here.

So why do you offer a paid subscription service? What is the point of subscribing if your software is free?

We offer a subscription service for the following reasons:

• Dedicated support for users who need it.
• Additional modules, plugins and templates for users who wish to extend the functionality of the free hwdPhotoShare component.
• A method for users who wish to financially contribute to the project and keep it moving forward. The subscription service simply funds the continued development of the project.

If you are content using the hwdPhotoShare component, then it is unnecessary for you to subscribe.