Weaveworks Closure Creates Doubt Regarding Open Core Model

A TechTarget article reporting the closure of Weaveworks casts some doubt on the validity of the “open core” model. The company, which created the open source Flex continuous delivery (CD) solutions for Kubernetes, with a focus on GitOps as the configuration method. Analysts covering the event noted that although the business was built on a solid idea that’s still in use today, good ideas don’t always make for successful business models. The article also references recent moves away from open core, such as HashiCorp’s license update and Red Hat’s change in how its RHEL source code is published.