.NET library MassTransit going commercial with V9
a year ago
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- MassTransit v9 is transitioning to a commercial licensing model to ensure long-term sustainability and enterprise-grade support.
- MassTransit v8 will remain open-source with continued security patches and community support until at least the end of 2026.
- New features, performance enhancements, and enterprise-focused capabilities will be exclusive to MassTransit v9.
- Pricing for v9 is subscription-based, targeting $400/month for small/medium businesses and $1200/month for large enterprises.
- Consultants/agencies using MassTransit in customer solutions will have flexible licensing options to accommodate different engagement models.
- Non-profit licenses may be considered on a case-by-case basis, but v8 remains available for free use.
- Licensing will be simple, with license files deployed alongside applications and automatic updates from a license server.
- Expired licenses will enter a grace period, with potential reduced functionality until renewed.
- MassTransit v9 code may remain open-source, with v8 maintained as a separate branch.
- The transition plan includes prerelease availability in Q3 2025 and official release in Q1 2026.