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title: Announcing the Appwrite OSS Program
description: Appwrite's newest initiative to support open-source projects and their maintainers.
date: 2023-12-28
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author: laura-du-ry
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faqs:
  - question: "What is the Appwrite OSS Program?"
    answer: "The Appwrite OSS Program gives qualifying open source maintainers free access to Appwrite Pro on Appwrite Cloud. It is designed to reduce infrastructure costs for nonprofit and pre-revenue open source projects so maintainers can focus on building rather than billing."
  - question: "How do I apply for the Appwrite OSS Program?"
    answer: "Fill out the [OSS program form](/oss-program) with your project details. The Appwrite team reviews each application and decides whether it qualifies. There is no fixed deadline, but applications are reviewed periodically and acceptance is at Appwrite's discretion."
  - question: "What are the requirements for the Appwrite OSS Program?"
    answer: "Your project must use an [OSI-approved license](https://opensource.org/licenses/), have a public GitHub repository, be active with at least 15 contributions and 100 stars, and be nonprofit or pre-revenue. These criteria help ensure the program supports genuine open source work."
  - question: "What does an OSI-approved license mean?"
    answer: "OSI-approved licenses meet the [Open Source Definition](https://opensource.org/osd/) maintained by the Open Source Initiative. Examples include MIT, Apache 2.0, BSD, and GPL. Using one of these licenses signals that your project meets recognized standards for open source software."
  - question: "What is the Appwrite Pro plan?"
    answer: "Appwrite Pro is the production-grade plan on Appwrite Cloud, including higher resource limits, additional features, and priority support. OSS Program participants get this plan free, which is useful for projects that have outgrown the Free tier but cannot yet afford a paid subscription."
  - question: "Is Appwrite open source?"
    answer: "Yes. Appwrite is open source under the BSD-3-Clause license and the full source is on [GitHub](https://github.com/appwrite/appwrite). You can self-host it, fork it, contribute changes, or use it as a building block for your own open source projects."
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# Continued support for OSS maintainers

After successfully completing the OSS Fund, we’re excited to announce our newest initiative to support the open-source community and its maintainers, the Appwrite OSS program.

The OSS program is a dedicated and exclusive program that invites open-source maintainers to become Appwrite Pro, free of charge.

# Become Appwrite Pro with the OSS Program

The OSS Program, similar to the OSS Fund, aims to support OSS projects and their maintainers by alleviating financial burdens and promoting growth. By joining, you will receive a free Appwrite Pro subscription and benefit from all its resources and support. This enables you to use Appwrite Pro while pursuing your dream projects without worrying about potential costs and get premimum support. The program has no fixed end date but will be reviewed annually to ensure optimal mutual support.

# OSS and Appwrite Criteria

To apply for this program, you must adhere to the official criteria for having an open-source project, which is integral to being an acknowledged open-source maintainer. In addition, we have Appwrite criteria that will apply. You will need to provide the following information:

- Your project needs to meet the criteria of the [Open Source Initiative definition](https://opensource.org/osd/)
- Have obtained an approved [OSS license](https://opensource.org/licenses/)
- Have an open-source GitHub repository
- Have an active project that has at least 15 contributions and 100 stars
- Have a nonprofit or pre-revenue project

# Your application

To apply, you can simply fill our the [OSS contact](/oss-program) form with your details. We will review your request as soon as possible and get back to you to go over your application. Please note that Appwrite holds the sole discretion on deciding whether to accept projects.

# Just the beginning

At Appwrite, we strongly believe in helping OSS maintainers, and we are humbled to have the opportunity and privilege to contribute to the growth of developers. We’re excited to see many OSS projects join the program. This is only the beginning. As we grow, so shall our support with more funds, more knowledge, and more time. The future is bright. The future is open source.