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Nicolas Dessaigne

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Libraries and frameworks can be great dev tools, but they often face challenges in monetization; offering a hosting service can be a viable way to generate revenue from these tools.

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How To Start A Dev Tools Company | Startup School

@ Y Combinator

How To Start A Dev Tools Company | Startup School

11/27/24

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Y Combinator Cast

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

If your product is open source, consider monetization strategies like offering cloud hosting or an open core model with premium features.

Nicolas Dessaigne

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Consider open source as a potential market for your dev tool, and observe how other players build their products before making a decision.

Y Combinator Cast

11/27/24

@ Y Combinator

Open source is a strong go-to-market strategy for dev tools, as many developers prefer working with open source solutions.

Y Combinator Cast

06/02/22

@ Y Combinator

It's acceptable to offer a free product if there's a structured plan to monetize it later, such as through freemium or ad-supported models.

Anthropic Cast

06/11/25

@ Anthropic

These tools can serve as valuable educational resources, helping developers learn and iterate quickly, which ultimately enhances their programming skills over time.

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

Leverage open-source resources and community contributions to enhance your product without incurring high development costs.

Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

02/02/14

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

A successful business model in open source involves leveraging community contributions to drive innovation and reduce costs, as seen with Drupal's development.

Brian Halligan

05/08/19

@ Y Combinator

Freemium models, like those used by Atlassian and Zoom, represent the future of software sales, allowing users to experience the product before committing to a purchase.

Diana Hu

04/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Using third-party frameworks and APIs can significantly speed up the MVP development process, allowing startups to avoid building everything from scratch.