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A Business Model Framework for Open Source Software Companies

A Business Model Framework for Open Source Software Companies
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Author(s): Karl-Michael Popp (SAP SE, Germany)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 17
Source title: Business Models and Strategies for Open Source Projects
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Francisco José Monaco (Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4785-7.ch001

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Abstract

Open-source software companies represent growing businesses with specific business models. Here, the authors look at different business models for companies that base their business model completely or in part on open-source software or open-source licenses. They analyze different building blocks of such business models and reuse an existing business model framework to categorize these building blocks. This view reveals different hybrid business models for open-source software and ways for commercial open-source companies to create differentiation and competitive advantage.

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