sponsorAdvertise on my open source project.
Your open source project saves other people time, and companies that depend on it often want their name on it. Screenshot your project site or README, pin the spots, get your price and list it. Brands find it and ask for a spot.
- 1Homepage logo$60
- 2Docs page banner$40
- 3README sponsor$30
- 4CLI install message$20
- 5Changelog thanks$10
- 6Community call slot$25
Sponsor my open source project: the spots you can sell
Logo on the project website's front page.
Banner on the getting started page of the docs.
Logo and link in the README sponsor section.
One line thank you after install, easy to turn off.
Named in the changelog for the next release.
Short mention at the start of a project call.
Who sponsors your open source project
- companies that use the project
- cloud and hosting providers
- developer tool startups
- consultancies that support the stack
- tech recruiters
Who sells these spots
- solo maintainers
- small maintainer teams
- framework and library authors
- authors of command line tools
How to monetize your open source project
- List it. Upload a photo of your open source project, mark each spot and pick how you bill: per week, month, event or post. We set the price from reach, market and demand.
- Get requests. Brands find it in Browse and message you. Accept or decline.
- Get paid. The brand pays when you accept. You are paid after you post proof that the logo is up.
- Or run an auction. Share a link and let brands bid. Start a open source project auction.
Get paid to put ads on your open source project
Post the commit or deploy that added the placement and a dated screenshot of the live page. For CLI messages, share the release tag.
Tips
- Never put sponsor messages in output that breaks scripts or CI. Keep CLI lines optional and off in non interactive mode.
- Write down in the repo how sponsor money is used, so contributors trust the project.
- Check your license and any foundation rules if the project belongs to one.
Questions
Will contributors mind?
Some may. Be open about it, keep placements tasteful, and say where the money goes.
Can a sponsor change the code?
No. A spot is a logo, link or mention. The roadmap stays yours.
Should I use a fiscal host?
If the project has a team, a fiscal host can make shared money easier. For a solo project, paying yourself is fine.
How do brands find my open source project?
List it once. Brands browse spots by type, city and price and message you through SponsorMySpot. Your email stays private.
Who sets the price?
Our pricing engine, like a ride app. It prices each spot from what it is, how many people see it and the market you are in, and the price rises when brands are asking for that kind of spot near you. Owners pick how they bill: per week, month, event or post.
When do I get paid?
The brand pays when you accept their request. You are paid after you post proof that the logo is up. Payouts go to your bank through Stripe. The fee is 8 percent.
Can brands bid against each other instead?
Yes. Run an auction: each spot opens at your start price and any brand can take it by paying double. Cards are held, not charged, until bidding closes.