Where can I properly learn about the open source business model?

Nadia Eghbal's *Working in Public*, Red Hat case studies, and opensource.com deep dives. Avoid blog spam.

What are real examples of open source business models that work?

Red Hat (support), GitLab (open core), Supabase (hosted OSS).

Nope — evolving. Services and SaaS hybrids thrive; pure donations flop.

A mobile dev puzzles over free code fueling billion-dollar empires. Time to decode the open source business model without the BS.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

No single open source business model exists; pick services, open core, or SaaS. 𝕏
Most revenue from 1% of users — embrace free riders. 𝕏
Study Red Hat and indies like Supabase for blueprints. 𝕏

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