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What we're seeing, building, and learning.
Articles, case studies, and data from real projects. Updated regularly.
The $9,100 Problem
The average small business spends $9,100 per employee per year on software. We break down where that money goes and how much of it is wasted.
42 Apps, 70% Overlap
Your company probably uses 42 apps. 70% of them do the same thing. We show you which ones overlap and what to do about it.
Why Open Source Wins
96% of organizations use open source. We explain why it's not risky, not amateur, and not hard to use. It's just better and cheaper.
From Audit to Ownership in 90 Days
A step-by-step guide to our process. How we find what you're wasting, build something better, and hand you the keys.
The Per-User Tax
Software companies raised prices 1,800 times last year. We track the trends and show you how to escape the per-user trap.
1,800 Price Changes in One Year
SaaS vendors quietly raise prices all the time. We document the biggest hikes and what they mean for your bottom line.
PRESS & NEWS
What's happening at opensources.work.
Company updates, partnership announcements, and milestones. We're building in public — here's what's new.
Follow along as we grow from a two-person team to the go-to platform for operators who want to own their systems.