New Podcast Episode: Why Pay for Free Software?
Open source is “free”—so why do serious teams pay for it?
In this episode, Eloy Crespo breaks down the real value behind paid open-source offerings: support, SLAs, performance, security, compliance, integrations, and long-term sustainability.
We cover:
• “Free as in beer” vs. “free as in freedom”—what businesses actually buy
• Why support, SLAs, and accountability matter at scale
• Interoperability, open standards, and avoiding vendor lock-in
• Real-world examples of starting “free” and moving to paid
• How open source stays sustainable (and why it needs funding)
If you’ve ever asked (or been asked) “why pay for free software?”, this episode has the answer.
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Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrhFfIUDYlQ
Thanks,
Darshan