7 open-source apps Id happily pay for - because theyre that good
Summary
This article highlights seven open-source applications the writer values enough to pay for, even though many are free. It focuses on tools the writer relies on for everyday work and personal use, including Docker, VirtualBox, OBS, Nextcloud, Zen Browser, KDE Plasma, and Jellyfin. Each example explains how the software solves a practical problem, from container deployment and virtualization to streaming, privacy, and media management. The piece reads like a personal recommendation list rather than a company announcement, but it still centers on software products that matter to ISV and SaaS readers.
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Enterprise Software
Database Software
Cloud Computing
Linked Companies
Oracle
$1B+
KDE
up to $1M
Docker
$50M to $100M
Nextcloud
$5M to $10M
OBS Project
up to $1M
Jellyfin
$1M to $5M
Zen Browser
n/a