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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 9 MIN

How Open Source Companies Build Pricing That Scales

from The Open Source Business with Fexingo: Commercial Strategy for Free Software Companies · host Fexingo

Episode 17 of The Open Source Business with Fexingo explores the art and science of pricing for open-source companies. Lucas and Luna break down the three dominant models—usage-based, tiered, and per-seat—using concrete examples from companies like Datadog, GitLab, and MongoDB. They discuss why pricing is a strategic lever, not just an afterthought, and how to align price with value delivery. The episode also covers common pitfalls like undercharging enterprises and the importance of transparent pricing pages. Whether you're a founder, product manager, or developer curious about the business side of open source, this episode offers actionable insights on turning free software into sustainable revenue without betraying community trust. #OpenSource #PricingStrategy #UsageBasedPricing #TieredPricing #PerSeatPricing #SaaS #Monetization #Datadog #GitLab #MongoDB #EnterpriseSales #DeveloperTools #BusinessModel #Revenue #Startup #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #BusinessAndTechnology Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Episode 17 of The Open Source Business with Fexingo explores the art and science of pricing for open-source companies. Lucas and Luna break down the three dominant models—usage-based, tiered, and per-seat—using concrete examples from companies like Datadog, GitLab, and MongoDB. They discuss why pricing is a strategic lever, not just an afterthought, and how to align price with value delivery. The episode also covers common pitfalls like undercharging enterprises and the importance of transparent pricing pages. Whether you're a founder, product manager, or developer curious about the business side of open source, this episode offers actionable insights on turning free software into sustainable revenue without betraying community trust. #OpenSource #PricingStrategy #UsageBasedPricing #TieredPricing #PerSeatPricing #SaaS #Monetization #Datadog #GitLab #MongoDB #EnterpriseSales #DeveloperTools #BusinessModel #Revenue #Startup #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #BusinessAndTechnology Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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