The Story Behind iGo License Manager
From Frustration to Innovation
When I first set out to bring my SuiteCRM / WordPress Portal Plugin to market, I quickly realized that building the software was only half the battle.
I needed a way to sell it, deliver it, and manage software activations and licenses — all while keeping everything integrated within my existing CRM and website.
Naturally, I went looking for solutions.
But what I found wasn’t encouraging:
- Some platforms required ongoing revenue share — forever.
- Others only offered partial solutions, forcing me to piece together multiple paid plugins just to get the basics working.
- And almost none integrated cleanly with SuiteCRM, which I already relied on to run my business.
I didn’t want to give up control of my data, my customers, or my billing.
So, I decided to build the licensing platform I wished already existed.
The Goal: Control and Simplicity
I wanted a solution that:
- Connected directly to SuiteCRM, where I already manage my customers and renewals.
- Integrated seamlessly with WordPress and WooCommerce, where I sell my plugins.
- Allowed me to own my infrastructure, not rent it from someone else.
- Worked out of the box, without endless setup or custom code.
That’s how the iGo License Manager was born.
At first, it was just for my own products — but once I saw how powerful and flexible it became, I realized:
“If I needed this, other developers probably do too.”
The Solution: iGo License Manager
The iGo License Manager connects SuiteCRM and WordPress into one unified licensing ecosystem.
It’s composed of three tightly integrated parts:
- 🧱 A Custom SuiteCRM Module
- Purpose-built to store license records, activations, and renewal data.
- 🔒 Secure V8 API Endpoints
- Power the communication between WordPress and SuiteCRM, ensuring each activation and check-in is authenticated and encrypted.
- ⚙️ A Developer-Focused SDK for WordPress
- A drop-in toolkit that lets any WordPress plugin integrate licensing, activation, and update checks with just a few lines of code.
- 📦 SuiteCRM-Based File Management & Update Delivery
- Store versioned release artifacts in SuiteCRM (or linked storage), and deliver authenticated, license-aware downloads to valid installations only.
- Enforces entitlement (license state, expiry, activations used).
- Logs download events back to SuiteCRM for audit and support.
Together, these allow developers to:
- Sell licenses through WooCommerce.
- Automatically create and manage license records in SuiteCRM.
- Let customers activate/deactivate directly inside their plugins.
- Handle heartbeat checks, renewals, and secure update delivery.
All with a system you fully control — no middlemen, no subscriptions, no lock-in.
Built on the SuiteCRM V8 API — Secure and Scalable
The iGo License Manager uses SuiteCRM’s modern V8 API for robust, token-based communication.
Every activation, deactivation, and status check happens securely between WordPress and SuiteCRM.
The system also supports:
- Domain/IP-bound verification to prevent abuse.
- Automatic WooCommerce renewal integration.
- Encrypted file delivery for authorized updates.
- Activation/Deactivation logging.
And for developers, the SDK is entirely self-contained — no Composer dependencies, no namespace conflicts, no setup headaches.
Just drop it in, require the config file, and you’re done.
Why This Matters
This isn’t just a licensing tool.
It’s a complete bridge between your CRM, your e-commerce store, and your software products.
For WordPress developers, agencies, and SaaS companies using SuiteCRM, it means:
- You own your data.
- You control your revenue.
- You deliver your software securely and professionally.
It’s the open-source alternative to Freemius, Appsero, and other closed ecosystems — built with flexibility, privacy, and control in mind.
Coming Soon: Developer SDK Early Access
We’re getting close to launch, and we’re opening early access for a few developers who want to test the SDK in their own plugins.
If you’ve ever struggled to connect your CRM, store, and product licensing, this is your opportunity to simplify everything.
👉 Join the waitlist to be among the first to try the iGo License Manager SDK.
✉️ Stay Updated
Follow along for upcoming tutorials, setup guides, and technical deep dives — including how to install the SuiteCRM module, connect via the V8 API, and integrate the SDK into your WordPress products.
💡 Final Thought
The iGo License Manager started as a personal necessity.
It evolved into a platform that empowers developers like me — those who want freedom, ownership, and simplicity in how they sell and manage software.
Built on SuiteCRM.
Powered by WordPress.
Designed for developers who want control.
