Top Open Source licenses in 2025
The top 20 OSI-Approved licenses most frequently sought out by our community in 2025 based on number of pageviews.
Author Archives: Nick Vidal
Celebrating Generosity and Growth in the OSI Community
Members Newsletter – December 2025
As we reach the final weeks of the year, I find myself reflecting on a season that invites both gratitude and giving, two values that feel especially resonant for our community. Serving as Interim Executive Director these past months has only deepened my appreciation for the people who make Open Source possible.
Open Source Without Borders: Reflections from COSCon’25
Witnessing China’s Deepseek moment firsthand and learning about Kaiyuanshe’s dedication for over a decade building and championing China’s Open Source community with such vision and commitment is truly inspiring.
DPGA’s Annual Members Meeting: Advancing Open Source & DPGs for the Public Good
The DPGA’s Annual Members Meeting highlighted several priorities that resonate strongly with OSI’s mission, including promoting Open Source software, advancing public-interest AI, and strengthening global collaboration.
OFA Symposium 2025 and the Launch of the Open Technology Research Network (OTRN)
The OpenForum Academy Symposium 2025 organized by OpenForum Europe (OFE) brought together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and open technology leaders for two days of deep inquiry into how open technologies shape our economies, infrastructures, and societies.
Must-See Recordings Now Available
Members Newsletter – November 2025
October was punctuated by lots of direct connections with the community. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll highlight our experience through our annual “State of the Source” track at All Things Open; discuss our advocacy on behalf of the Open Source community through our public policy work; and share the recorded sessions from outstanding contributors to the Deep Dive: Data Governance virtual event.
State of the Source at ATO 2025: State of the “Open” AI
The OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at ATO. Gabriel Toscano from Duke University led the State of the “Open” AI session, unpacking what it really means when models call themselves open.
State of the Source at ATO 2025: AI and Data Governance
The OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at ATO. Katie Steen-James and Nick Vidal participated in a fireside chat (Policy: AI / Data Governance) to discuss the latest AI and data governance policy developments.
State of the Source at ATO 2025: Cybersecurity
The OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at ATO. Katie Steen-James, Jeremy Stanley, Barry Peddycord III, and Bob Callaway led the panel Policy Cybersecurity, with updates on SBOMs, the Cyber Resilience Act, and what developers need to know.
State of the Source at ATO 2025: Sustaining the Open Source Ecosystem
The OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at ATO. Ruth Suehle, Patrick Masson, Amir Montazery, and Duane O’Brien organized the panel Beyond the Bottom Line: Sustaining the Open Source Ecosystem, exploring real-world approaches to Sustaining Open Source, from new funding models to global procurement policies.
State of the Source at ATO 2025: Licensing 201
The OSI hosted the State of the Source Track at ATO. Pamela Chestek, emeritus OSI Board member, opened the track with Licensing 201, an advanced but practical look at how licenses get approved and why the right choice matters for community health.
Participate in the 2026 State of Open Source Survey
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is once again partnering with Perforce OpenLogic & Zend, in collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation, for the 2026 State of Open Source Survey, the industry’s most comprehensive study of global Open Source adoption trends.