Freemium model
Why the switch to freemium?
💡 The Motivation
Since day one, I’ve been building the AsyncAPI plugin and other developer tools solo — driven by passion, not profit. The goal has always been to support the community with essential tools that make adopting AsyncAPI smoother across different organizations.
But over the past few months, I’ve been thinking: How can I develop faster, improve quality, and take on bigger projects like a Language Server for AsyncAPI?
The answer boiled down to two options:
- Continue relying on donations (which are unpredictable), or
- Turn the plugin into a sustainable product.
After much thought, I’ve decided to move to a freemium model. This will help me estimate revenue more reliably and plan future development better — without burning out.