https://github.com/cloudcommunity/Free-for-Open-Source
A curated list of free resources available to maintainers of open source projects.
https://github.com/cloudcommunity/Free-for-Open-Source
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A curated list of free resources available to maintainers of open source projects.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/cloudcommunity/Free-for-Open-Source
- Owner: cloudcommunity
- License: mit
- Created: 2021-06-10T14:59:23.000Z (almost 5 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2021-06-20T20:29:20.000Z (almost 5 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-05-21T08:06:24.136Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Topics: awesome, awesome-list, awesome-lists, free, freebie, freebies, giveaway, giveaway-site, giveaways, goodie, goodies, hacktoberfest, list, lists, open-source, opensource
- Homepage:
- Size: 4.88 KB
- Stars: 7
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 2
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Free for Open Source
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A **curated collection of free resources** for **open source projects and maintainers**. This repository is initiated by the **Cloud Study Network** community and is actively maintained by its members. Our goal is to help open source developers access **free software, cloud services, tools, and infrastructure** to support their projects.
🌐 The list of free resources for open source is also available as a website at [FreeForOpenSource.com](https://freeforopensource.com/), making it easier to explore and navigate online.
📰 Stay updated with the latest free resources for startups by subscribing to our **newsletter** at [freeforopensource.substack.com](https://freeforopensource.substack.com/).
## ⭐ Why Star This Repo?
Starring this repository helps more open source developers discover these free resources. If you find this list useful, please **star the repo** and share it with your network!
## 🎁 Free Offers for Open Source
### Developer Tools & Hosting
- [GitHub Free](https://github.com/pricing) - Free hosting, security updates, and automation for open source projects.
- [GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors) - Financial support for open source maintainers.
- [Vercel for OSS](https://vercel.com/oss) - Free hosting and serverless functions for open source projects.
- [JetBrains Open Source Support](https://www.jetbrains.com/community/opensource/) - Free access to JetBrains tools for open source projects.
- [GitLab for Open Source](https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/open-source/) - Free GitLab Ultimate features, including 50,000 compute minutes.
- [Docker-Sponsored Open Source Program](https://docs.docker.com/docker-hub/repos/manage/trusted-content/dsos-program/) - Free Docker benefits for open source projects, including verified badges, repository logo customization, insights, analytics, and more.
- [CodeRabbit for Open Source](https://www.coderabbit.ai/pricing) - Free AI-driven code reviews for public repositories on GitHub and GitLab.
- [BrowserStack for Open Source](https://www.browserstack.com/open-source) - Lifetime access to BrowserStack's testing tools for open source projects, with unlimited testing and real device access.
- [CodeReviewBot for Open Source](https://codereviewbot.ai/) - Free AI-powered code reviews with 100 reviews/month for public repositories.
### Monitoring & Security
- [Sentry for Open Source](https://sentry.io/for/open-source/) - Free error tracking and performance monitoring.
- [1Password for Open Source](https://github.com/1Password/for-open-source) - Free Teams account for secure credential storage.
- [SignPath for Open Source Projects](https://about.signpath.io/product/open-source) - Open source projects can apply for a free code signing certificate through the SignPath Foundation.
- [SonarCloud for Open Source](https://www.sonarsource.com/plans-and-pricing/sonarcloud/) - Free static code analysis for open source projects. Includes unlimited public repositories, support for 30 languages, DevOps integration, and up to 50k lines in private projects.
### Cloud & Infrastructure
- [AWS Promotional Credits for Open Source](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/opensource/aws-promotional-credits-open-source-projects/) - Free AWS credits for CI/CD, performance testing, and artifact storage.
- [Azure Credits for Open Source](https://opensource.microsoft.com/azure-credits/) - Microsoft Azure credits for development, testing, and infrastructure needs.
- [Cloudflare Project Alexandria](https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/lp/project-alexandria/) - Free Cloudflare credits and increased resource limits.
### Communication & Collaboration
- [Zulip for Open Source](https://zulip.com/for/open-source/) - Free Zulip Cloud Standard hosting for open source projects.
- [Atlassian Open Source Cloud](https://www.atlassian.com/software/views/open-source-license-request) - Free access to Atlassian Standard cloud products (Jira, Confluence, Trello, Bitbucket, etc.).
### AI & Automation
- [GitHub Copilot Pro for Open Source Maintainers](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-your-github-copilot-pro-subscription/getting-free-access-to-copilot-pro-as-a-student-teacher-or-maintainer) - Free GitHub Copilot Pro access for maintainers of popular open-source repositories.
### CI/CD & Build Tools
- [CircleCI for Open Source](https://circleci.com/open-source/) - Up to 400,000 credits per month for Linux, Arm, and Docker builds; 30,000 credits for Windows, macOS, and private repositories.
### Search & Indexing
- [Algolia for Open Source](https://www.algolia.com/for-open-source) - Free or discounted Algolia plans for qualifying open source projects.
## 🤝 How to Contribute
We welcome contributions from the community! You can help by:
- **Opening an issue** with suggestions for new resources
- **Submitting a pull request** to add verified free tools
## ❤️ Join the Cloud Study Network
This repository is part of the **Cloud Study Network** community. Join us to collaborate, learn, and share knowledge!
🔗 **Connect with us:** [Cloud Study Network](https://cloudstudy.net/)
## 📜 License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE.md).