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I defined it as open (core) source. Because that's what it is. Or source available. Both terms are precise. But what I explained is that contrary to many open
by hirako2000 1y ago
I defined it as open (core) source. Because that's what it is. Or source available. Both terms are precise.
But what I explained is that contrary to many open core projects, n8n public sources form a (generous) comprehensive solution, aside a couple of features that should have been public sources, the solution stands as a grea, with little to no limits, platform. Unlimited users, no cap on workflows, no cap on number of nodes etc etc.
Also, their licensing is good, you can pay and get the extra features and do what you want, including modifications if I'm not mistaken. That's free software without the free beer aspect, I never claimed it was free software or pure open source.
I'm also all for free software, but this is the sort of solution that doesn't fit well with the open source philosophy , making it rare to see open sourced. That's all.
Now that they raised significant money, the situation will slowly change to prioritize monetization, I guess.
- sneak 1y agoIt’s not open core (which is a type of open source), it’s not open source, and it’s not “not pure open source”. It’s not open at all. It’s a nonfree license. It’s neither free as in freedom nor free as in beer. You’re not “all for free software” if you carry water like this for a proprietary nonfree source-available package such as you are here.