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Software Engineering•September 13, 2023•7 min read

Polar: Open Source Monetization

Polar enables sustainable funding for open source projects through subscriptions and sponsorships.

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Polar connects open source maintainers with funding. Issue funding lets sponsors pay for specific features. Subscriptions provide recurring support. Built for the open source ecosystem.

Funding Models

Issue funding lets anyone fund specific work. Subscriptions provide predictable income. One-time donations for supporters. Badges show sponsor status.

  • Set up issue funding for feature requests
  • Create subscription tiers with benefits
  • Integrate with GitHub repositories
  • Track funding and payouts
  • Provide sponsor benefits automatically

Benefits

Direct connection to sponsors. Transparent funding allocation. Integration with GitHub issues. Low platform fees.

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