Elasticsearch and Kibana become free software (again)
Elastic has announced that ElasticSearch and Kibana will be available under the AGPL license starting August 30, 2024, aiming to clarify their open-source status amid user skepticism and competition.
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Elastic has announced that its search engine ElasticSearch and visualization platform Kibana will now be available under the Affero General Public License (AGPL), in addition to the previously used Server Side Public License (SSPL). This change, effective as of August 30, 2024, aims to clarify the open-source status of these projects, as the AGPL is recognized by the Open Source Initiative (OSI). The company emphasized its commitment to the open-source community despite the earlier licensing shift in 2021. The decision to adopt the AGPL is seen as a move to restore trust and eliminate confusion regarding the software's licensing. However, some users express skepticism about Elastic's reliability, fearing potential future changes back to proprietary licensing. The shift comes amid increasing competition from alternatives like OpenSearch and Grafana, which have gained traction in the market. The overall sentiment reflects a cautious optimism about the return to a more open licensing model, but concerns about Elastic's long-term commitment to open-source principles remain.
- ElasticSearch and Kibana are now available under the AGPL license.
- The change aims to clarify the open-source status of the projects.
- Users express skepticism about Elastic's reliability and future licensing changes.
- The decision comes amid competition from alternatives like OpenSearch and Grafana.
- Elastic's commitment to open-source principles is questioned by some in the community.
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