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The Showdown

First ContributionsvsWelcome-to-Open-Source

Why pay monthly fees for First Contributions when you can self-host Welcome-to-Open-Source for free? Let's look at the facts.

First Contributions

The Expensive Option

  • Closed Source (Black box)
  • Expensive monthly fees per user
  • Data stored on their servers
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Welcome-to-Open-Source

The Freedom Choice

  • 100% Open Source Code
  • Free forever (Self-hosted)
  • You own your data completely
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10 people
150100200+
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*Estimated standard pricing for First Contributions. Adjust if needed.

Estimated Annual Waste
$1,440
Monthly Burn Rate$120
5-Year Projection$7,200
Cost with Self-Hosted$0
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Calculations based on 10 users at $12/mo.

Detailed Breakdown

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Static documentation
Interactive PR workflow
1
Automated tutorials
Peer-reviewed contributions
2
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