Choose the Right Plan for Your Needs
Our flexible pricing structure is designed to accommodate everything from personal projects to enterprise deployments
Community
Open-source implementations for developers and personal projects
- MIT licensed code
- Multiple language implementations
- Basic documentation
- Community forum support
- Public issue tracking
- SLA guarantees
- Security review
- Dedicated support
- Custom development
Professional
Enhanced support and validated implementations for professional use
- All Community features
- Certified implementations
- Advanced documentation
- Email support (48h response)
- Security advisories
- Performance optimization
- Implementation review
- Custom development
- On-premises support
Business
Comprehensive support and enhanced features for business applications
- All Professional features
- Priority email support (24h)
- Phone support (business hours)
- SLA guarantees (99.9% uptime)
- Security assessment
- Integration assistance
- Performance reports
- Compliance documentation
- Custom development
Enterprise
Tailored solutions for high-security and high-volume enterprise requirements
- All Business features
- 24/7 support with dedicated team
- Custom SLA guarantees
- On-premises deployment
- HSM integration
- Custom development
- Comprehensive security audit
- Training and certification
- White-glove onboarding
Detailed Feature Comparison
Comprehensive breakdown of features and services included in each plan
| Feature | Community | Professional | Business | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Implementation | ||||
| SHA-224 Algorithm | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Language Support | ✓ 10 languages |
✓ 15 languages |
✓ 20+ languages |
✓ Custom languages |
| Security Updates | ✓ Community-driven |
✓ Quarterly |
✓ Monthly |
✓ Immediate + Custom |
| Performance Optimization | ✓ Basic |
✓ Enhanced |
✓ Advanced |
✓ Custom + Hardware |
| Documentation & Resources | ||||
| API Documentation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Code Examples | ✓ Basic |
✓ Comprehensive |
✓ Advanced |
✓ Custom |
| Integration Guides | ✓ Community |
✓ Standard |
✓ Framework-specific |
✓ Custom environments |
| Video Tutorials | ✗ | ✓ Basic |
✓ Comprehensive |
✓ Custom + Training |
| Support Services | ||||
| Support Channels | Community Forum | Email + Forum | Email + Phone + Chat | All Channels + Dedicated Team |
| Response Time | Best Effort | 48 Hours | 24 Hours | 1-4 Hours |
| Support Hours | Community | Business Hours | Extended Hours | 24/7/365 |
| Dedicated Support Manager | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security & Compliance | ||||
| Security Audits | ✗ | ✓ Annual |
✓ Bi-annual |
✓ Quarterly + Custom |
| Compliance Documentation | ✗ | ✓ Basic |
✓ Comprehensive |
✓ Custom + Certification |
| Vulnerability Alerts | ✓ Public |
✓ Early Access |
✓ Priority + Analysis |
✓ Immediate + Mitigation |
| Penetration Testing | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Annual |
✓ Quarterly |
| Advanced Features | ||||
| Hardware Acceleration | Basic | Standard | Advanced | Custom Hardware |
| HSM Integration | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Standard Vendors |
✓ All Vendors + Custom |
| High Availability | ✗ | ✓ Basic |
✓ Advanced |
✓ Custom Architecture |
| Key Management | ✗ | ✓ Basic |
✓ Advanced |
✓ Enterprise + Custom |
| Professional Services | ||||
| Implementation Consulting | ✗ | ✓ 2 hours |
✓ 10 hours |
✓ Unlimited |
| Custom Development | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Additional Fee |
✓ Included |
| Training & Workshop | ✗ | ✓ Basic Webinars |
✓ Custom Webinars |
✓ On-site Training |
| Migration Assistance | ✗ | ✓ Documentation |
✓ Guided Assistance |
✓ Full Implementation |
Additional Services
Enhance your implementation with specialized services and add-ons
Expert Consultation
One-on-one consultation with cryptographic experts for custom implementation guidance.
Team Training
Customized training sessions for your development team on cryptographic best practices.
Security Code Review
Comprehensive review of your cryptographic implementation for security and performance.
Migration Services
End-to-end assistance migrating from legacy hash functions to SHA-224.
Hardware Integration
Specialized assistance integrating SHA-224 with HSMs and hardware accelerators.
Compliance Documentation
Custom documentation packages for regulatory compliance and certification.
Academic & Research Licensing
Special programs for educational institutions and research organizations
Supporting Academic Advancement
We're committed to supporting cryptographic research and education through special licensing programs for qualified institutions:
Educational License
Free Professional tier access for accredited educational institutions using SHA-224 in classroom settings.
- Complete documentation and examples
- Teaching materials and exercises
- Virtual workshop for faculty
- Student project support
Research Partnership
Enhanced access and support for research institutions studying cryptographic algorithms and applications.
- Access to internal implementation details
- Specialized test environments
- Collaboration with our research team
- Joint publication opportunities
Student Program
Supporting the next generation of security professionals with resources and mentorship.
- Access to learning resources
- Quarterly virtual workshops
- Project guidance
- Internship opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
Academic licensing is available to:
- Accredited higher education institutions
- Recognized research organizations
- Non-profit educational initiatives
- Student projects with faculty sponsorship
Free Open-Source Implementations
Community-supported SHA-224 libraries available for all developers
Open Source Philosophy
We believe in the power of open source to improve security, accessibility, and innovation in cryptography. Our core SHA-224 implementations are available under permissive MIT licenses, allowing broad usage across commercial and non-commercial applications.
Core Repositories
Community Contributions
Our open-source implementations are maintained by a global community of security professionals and enthusiasts. We welcome contributions in the form of:
- Code improvements and optimizations
- Bug fixes and security enhancements
- Documentation improvements
- Additional language ports
- Test cases and validation
Available Languages
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our pricing and support options
What's included in the free Community plan?
The Community plan includes MIT-licensed implementations of SHA-224 in multiple programming languages, basic documentation, and community forum support. This is ideal for individual developers, open-source projects, and educational purposes.
Can I use the open-source implementations in commercial projects?
Yes, all our open-source implementations are available under the MIT license, which permits usage in commercial applications. You can freely use, modify, and distribute the code in both personal and commercial projects.
What are the benefits of paid plans over open-source options?
Paid plans offer dedicated support with SLAs, performance optimizations, additional security features, compatibility certifications, and professional services. They also include enhanced documentation, training materials, and direct access to cryptographic experts.
How are security updates handled across different plans?
All plans receive security updates, but with different delivery timelines. Community plans receive updates through public releases, Professional plans get quarterly security updates, Business plans receive monthly updates, and Enterprise customers receive immediate notifications and custom patches for security issues.
What compliance certifications are available?
Our Business and Enterprise plans include documentation to support various compliance frameworks, including FIPS 140-3, PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, and others. Enterprise plans include custom certification assistance tailored to your specific regulatory requirements.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan later?
Yes, you can upgrade your plan at any time, with the new features becoming immediately available. Downgrades can be processed at the end of your current billing cycle. Your account manager can assist with any plan changes.
Do you offer discounts for non-profits or educational institutions?
Yes, we offer special pricing for qualified non-profit organizations and academic institutions. Our Academic & Research Licensing program provides access to Professional tier features at reduced or no cost for eligible organizations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, PayPal, wire transfers, and purchase orders (for annual Business and Enterprise plans). All transactions are processed securely through industry-standard payment processors.
Is there a contract or commitment period?
Monthly plans can be canceled at any time. Annual plans offer a 20% discount but require a 12-month commitment. Enterprise plans typically have custom terms based on your organization's specific requirements.
How do custom development services work?
Custom development services are available for Business and Enterprise customers. After an initial consultation to define requirements, our team provides a detailed proposal with scope, timeline, and pricing. Development follows an agile methodology with regular check-ins and deliverables.
Do you offer a free trial of paid plans?
Yes, we offer a 14-day free trial of our Professional plan and a 30-day trial of our Business plan for qualified businesses. Enterprise plans include a customized proof-of-concept phase. Contact our sales team to arrange your trial.
What support channels are available?
Support channels vary by plan: Community (forum), Professional (email + forum), Business (email, phone, chat), and Enterprise (all channels plus dedicated team). Response times and availability also increase with higher tier plans.
Ready to Get Started?
Choose the plan that best fits your needs or contact our team for a customized solution.