Monetizing Open Source: The Dual Licensing Strategy That Generated $350K

Dual licensing offers a proven strategy for open-source developers to build sustainable revenue streams without compromising community values. By pairing copyleft licenses (GPL/AGPLv3) with commercial alternatives, creators can leverage enterprise compliance requirements—companies that cannot open-source their codebase are compelled to purchase commercial licenses. This approach transforms free software into a scalable, multi-hundred-thousand-dollar business.