Let’s face it — open source runs the internet, but the people behind it often run on fumes. Maintainers burn out. Contributors go unpaid. Meanwhile, companies build billion-dollar products on top of free work.
We think that’s broken. So we built OpenPledge.
What is OpenPledge?
OpenPledge is a platform where:
- Maintainers and contributors can showcase their work and receive pledges
- Companies can transparently support the OSS projects they depend on
Think of it as the connective tissue between code and compensation. No red tape, no guilt-tripping — just good tech, good people, and clear value.
Why a Closed Beta?
We're starting small so we can:
- Get real feedback from real OSS people
- Fine-tune features based on how you actually use them
- Fix bugs (not just pretend they’re features)
What’s In It for You?
As a thank you, you'll get:
- Early access to OpenPledge
- Influence over the direction of the platform
- Special badge for your GitHub account
- Bragging rights as a early user
- Opportunity to earn - that’s right! We convinced our CEO to put real pledges on repositories, so you can make some money.
If you are an open source developer, maintainer or someone who benefits from open source, you are the right fit for us.
How Can You Join?
Join our Discord server: OpenPledge Discord
Enter your email in the form below to join the beta.
When it starts?
The starting day is 12th of May! But don’t worry, it will be a rolling beta so you can take your time over the next few days. However, pledges might be taken over by others pretty fast, so we encourage you to hurry!
We can’t wait for you to try it out! Let’s build something the OSS community actually deserves.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at Discord.
– The OpenPledge Team 💙