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📣 samsquire

Software licence that is free until you earn money


Hi,

Would this idea ever work?

The code is open source but you are required to pay an amount of money if you earn money using the software.

The price can be scaled, as a percentage and has a maximum cap price.

Would you use software licenced with this manner?


  👤 stevenoel Accepted Answer ✓
There are several software companies whose license models are based on your revenue. Not "free until you make money", more like "$X to get a license and then additional costs based on your annual revenue".

👤 prirun
How do you verify whether an entity is making money using the software?