Open source monetization platform for developers
Merchant of record platform for digital products and subscriptions.
Zero fees on the free tier for open source projects — finally a payments tool designed with OSS maintainers in mind
The GitHub integration lets backers sponsor your repo directly from the README which lowers the friction for OSS donations
Fully open source, so you can self-host or audit the code — no black box in your payment infrastructure
Issue funding lets users back specific bugs or features, which is a creative way to prioritize work based on community demand
Payout availability is still limited to certain countries and US-based founders have fewer friction issues than international ones
Product is still maturing — you'll hit rough edges in the dashboard that require a workaround or a support ticket
Brand recognition is low and some customers may hesitate to enter payment details on an unfamiliar checkout page
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