MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database that offers a range of features and benefits for developers and organizations. One of the most frequently asked questions about MongoDB is whether the Community Edition is free for commercial use. In this review, we'll explore the licensing terms and conditions of MongoDB Community Edition and provide a clear answer to this question.
If you take the MongoDB Community Edition source code, modify it, and offer it to the public as a Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) (similar to Amazon DocumentDB or Azure Cosmos DB), you are required to open-source the entirety of your service's source code (including the management tools, backup systems, and automation scripts) under the SSPL.
Let’s get practical. The SSPL only triggers specific clauses when you are .
MongoDB is a popular NoSQL database that offers a range of features and benefits for developers and organizations. One of the most frequently asked questions about MongoDB is whether the Community Edition is free for commercial use. In this review, we'll explore the licensing terms and conditions of MongoDB Community Edition and provide a clear answer to this question.
If you take the MongoDB Community Edition source code, modify it, and offer it to the public as a Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) (similar to Amazon DocumentDB or Azure Cosmos DB), you are required to open-source the entirety of your service's source code (including the management tools, backup systems, and automation scripts) under the SSPL.
Let’s get practical. The SSPL only triggers specific clauses when you are .