BLAT FAQ
- What does BLAT stand for?
- Isn't BLAT owned by the University of California Santa Cruz?
- When is BLAT free?
- Does BLAT use the GNU?
- Is source code included in the BLAT license?
- May I include BLAT in my own products?
- Can I use my BLAT results without further charge or royalty fees?
- How much do you charge for BLAT?
- Can I get a license for the Human Genome Browser as well?
BLAT stands for BLAST-Like Alignment Tool.
Isn't BLAT owned by the University of California Santa Cruz?
No, BLAT is owned by Jim Kent.
BLAT is free for:
- Non-profit organizations
- Students and educational institutions
- Interactive use on the web.
- Limited program driven use on the web (less than 2 hits/minute, less than 1,000 hits/day).
- For the first 30 days after downloading.
No, we have our own Software License Agreement. Please fill out the form at right to receive a copy of our agreement.
Is source code included in the BLAT license?
Yes, source code is always included.
Does that mean I can include BLAT in my own products?No! Source code is for your internal use only. If you want to include BLAT in your commercial products, you need to discuss that with us. Please email our Business Manager, Heidi Brumbaugh.
Can I use my BLAT results without further charge or royalty fees?
Yes! We don't make any claim on your results.
How much do you charge for BLAT?
Please fill out the form at right for fees and other information on licensing BLAT.
Can I get a license for the Human Genome Browser as well?For information on licensing the browser, please see the UCSC Genome Browser licensing page.