CockroachDB

Current license

• CockroachDB Software License · Source-available

Repository: cockroachdb/cockroach

License timeline

1. Initial license
   Apache-2.0
2. Jun 4, 2019
   → BSL-1.1

   Reason: Prevent cloud providers from selling CockroachDB as a service.

   Announcement ↗

3. Aug 15, 2024
   → CockroachDB Software License

   Reason: Single enterprise edition with a free tier for small companies.

   Announcement ↗

Real-world case

• A1 · A cloud vendor sells your project as a managed service × BSL-1.1

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