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Is there a similar license for non SaaS software? I feel the B2C space didnt get the same attention for those new licenses.

• ezekg 2y ago
  There's the Fair Core License [0] for projects that monetize self-hosting with commercial features e.g. an "open core"-style project. Is that what you're thinking? Or what's the difference between B2B and B2C in your case? [0]: https://fcl.dev https://fcl.dev
  • Sytten 2y ago
    Nah I am selling software you install on your computer so that probably wont work
    • ezekg 2y ago
      So am I via self-hosting. The license's non-compete isn't specific to SaaS like e.g. the ELv2 is. Why wouldn't it work?
• wmf 2y ago
  For B2C you might be better off monetizing with trademarks/branding and marketing. There's also the FUTO License https://gitlab.futo.org/videostreaming/grayjay/-/blob/master/LICENSE.md https://gitlab.futo.org/videostreaming/grayjay/-/blob/master... but since donations don't work...
• arccy 2y ago
  I don't see why you couldn't use it for non SaaS, the Fair Source License (FSL) [1] they're using here doesn't say anything about hosting, only competition in the form of: > - substitutes for the Software; > - substitutes for any other product or service we offer using the Software that exists as of the date we make the Software available; or > - offers the same or substantially similar functionality as the Software. I'm not sure what you'd target with B2C, these licenses exist explicitly to allow end users to run their own versions for private use. [1]: https://fsl.software/ https://fsl.software/
  • Sytten 2y ago
    Because I am selling to thinkerers so if the license allows redistribution of modified software that say removes limitations of pricing tiers then it is not good.