Open source software is usually free of cost. So how do open source developers and companies make money? Here’s a look at different open source business models, and examples of companies and organizations that have successfully endorsed them.
The Freemium Model
Freemium pricing models, in which companies build an open source product and allow free use of the code but charge for a value-added, enterprise-ready implementation of the same product, are one of the most popular open source business models today. MongoDBand ownCloud are examples.