Open Core Strategy
A business model that opens core functionality while monetizing advanced or enterprise-grade capabilities
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What is open core strategy?
Open core is a model where a product's foundational capabilities are open, while advanced features are sold as paid tiers.
Why is it common in open-source AI?
It helps attract ecosystem adoption quickly while creating monetization paths through enterprise deployment, governance, and operations features.
Main risk
If the boundary between free and paid tiers feels unfair, community trust and contributor momentum can decline.
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