Source code escrow for developers

An all-in-one solution for software developers and publishers to provide source code escrow as part of service level and license agreements.

Some of our fully automatic integrations:

GitHub

GitLab

Git

Visual
Studio

Bitbucked

Azure

Protect your code and data

If you license software, outsource your software development, or host your software in the cloud or external data centers, then you are at risk of accidental loss or stolen data, backup recovery problems, and many more catastrophic problems. Escrow is the easy and affordable way to protect yourself from these multiple risks.

GET STARTED

Trusted partner of these great brands from around the world…

Why People Choose Codekeeper

INDUSTRY LEADING PRICING - NO LAWYER FEES

Our pricing model is completely different from traditional providers. Learn more

SELL MORE SOFTWARE

Use escrow to eliminate risk for your clients and you will experience why software escrow is often referred to as ‘the great sales enabler’.

EASY TO USE

Codekeeper fits directly into modern development and source code management workflows. No need for manual procedures.

How it works

    How it works

  • SET UP ESCROW AGREEMENT

    Setting up an escrow is easy and intuitive but, if needed, our concierge is always ready to provide assistance.

  • DEPOSIT MATERIAL

    Codekeeper integrates directly with developer workflows on Github and other popular SCM-platforms. Source code deposits into the escrow are encrypted and fully automated. You are always in compliance!

  • ESCROW ACTIVE!

    Your new source code escrow is successfully activated. You can edit the details and manage other escrows as a depositor or beneficiary.

  • MANAGEMENT

    Easily add your licensees as beneficiary of the deposited source code in escrow and keep them up to date. If you are the licensor you can add suppliers and initiate new escrows with a few clicks. Confirmations are automated. No more paperwork!

Escrow agreement included

A legally sound escrow agreement comes with each Codekeeper account. Together we customize it to fit your situation. No lawyer required!

4

Pending change

14

Active escrows

Escrow role

Depositor

Depositor

ACME Company

Beneficiary

Warner Bros, Inc.

Status

Last backup: 23:59 CET -
01/23/2019

View

Verification Services

Need to provide additional assurance about the contents of the deposited code? We offer different levels of verification. They can be requested at any time when the software escrow is active.

RELEASE TRIGGERS

Specify for each beneficiary which source code repositories they should receive and under which conditions they should be released. Manage complex agreements with ease.

LEARN MORE

CONCIERGE SUPPORT

We offer full support for each step in the process. If you need help, just get in touch through the support section in your app or send us a message.

LEARN MORE

NO LAWYER FEES

No need to hire a lawyer to start from scratch. We provide you with best practices and support, which is all part of your account.

LEARN MORE

Getting Started with Source Code Escrow

Read our guide with best practices for software developers and publishers to provide their clients with source code escrow.

DOWNLOAD FREE GUIDE

Integrations

Codekeeper integrates directly with developer workflows on Github and other popular SCM-platforms and CI/CD tools. Source code deposits into the escrow are encrypted and fully automated. You are always in compliance!

Don’t see your favourite platform or tool listed? Contact us!

SEE INTEGRATIONS

Who is Codekeeper for?

Our clients range from single developers all the way up to big software publishers from around the globe. Have needs that we haven’t mentioned here? Contact us.

FOR DEVELOPERS

Use escrow to eliminate risks for your clients and you will experience why software escrow is often referred to as ‘the great sales enabler’.

FOR BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISES

If you license software, outsource IT development, or host your software in the cloud or external data centers, then we offer the solution to protect you from associated risks.

FOR BENEFICIARIES

Beneficiaries can log in, review escrow status and initiate release procedures. Risk management made easy!

FOR ADVISORS

We support you in setting up source code escrow for your clients. Offer the full solution without compromise.

Security

ISO27001 DATA SECURITY

Our data centers adhere to the highest security standards and security policies. Security is always our first priority.

END-TO-END ENCRYPTION

Data is secured at all times, both in transit and at rest with AES256/512 encryption.

SECURE UPLOAD FOLDER

If you prefer manual upload, our upload folder system also provides you with a secure way to deposit your source code.

LEARN MORE

Excellent service. This is easily the best way to handle it for both yourself and the client.

Source code escrow is a great service, and one that ALL developers who do client contract work should look into.

Codekeeper is a new service for creating escrow agreements for code, specifying the legal circumstances where source code can be accessed.

Compared to traditional escrow providers Codekeeper is a breath of much needed fresh air.

As seen on…

A few of the mentions we’ve received on the web.

GET STARTED

Get Started with Software Escrow

Codekeeper is the easy and affordable solution for software developers and publishers to save time, money, and increase sales. Set up your first escrow today to protect your code and data.

GET STARTED