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Is BSD 2-Clause License compatible with Apache License 2.0?

Yes

Both BSD 2-Clause License and Apache License 2.0 are permissive licenses with minimal obligations. Combining code under them is straightforward; ensure the original copyright notices are preserved alongside any new ones.

About these licenses

LicenseFamilyPatent grant
BSD 2-Clause License (BSD-2-Clause) permissive No (implicit at most)
Apache License 2.0 (Apache-2.0) permissive Yes

BSD 2-Clause License: Two-clause BSD: very similar to MIT, no patent grant.

Apache License 2.0: Permissive with an explicit patent grant and contribution terms.

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