Buildly Forge Marketplace

πŸ”¨ Buildly Forge is a revolutionary marketplace for open source applications that bridges the gap between traditional shareware and fully open source software. Located at collab.buildly.io/forge, the Forge empowers developers to monetize their work while ensuring long-term community ownership.

What is Buildly Forge?

Buildly Forge is a unique marketplace where developers can publish and sell open source applications with time-limited commercial licenses that automatically convert to full open source after 2 years. This innovative model creates a sustainable ecosystem that benefits both creators and the community.

Key Characteristics:

  • πŸͺ Marketplace for Open Source Apps - Discover, purchase, and deploy ready-to-use applications

  • πŸ“œ Pseudo-Commercial Licensing - Initial commercial license with guaranteed open source conversion

  • ⏰ 2-Year Conversion Timeline - All apps become fully open source after 24 months

  • πŸ’° Fair Compensation - Support developers who create quality open source tools

  • 🌍 Community-Driven - Build a sustainable open source ecosystem together

How the Licensing Works

Time-Limited Commercial License

When you purchase an application on Buildly Forge, you receive a lifetime commercial license that includes:

βœ… Full Usage Rights

  • Deploy and use the application indefinitely

  • Unlimited installations and users

  • Access to updates and patches during the commercial period

  • Commercial use without restrictions

βœ… Source Code Access

  • Immediate access to complete source code

  • Ability to modify for internal use

  • Bug fixes and feature customization

  • Integration with your existing systems

βœ… Support & Updates

  • Regular security updates and patches

  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

  • Documentation and implementation guides

  • Community forum access

πŸ”’ Commercial Period Restrictions (0-24 months)

  • Source code cannot be publicly redistributed

  • Modified versions cannot be sold or shared publicly

  • Must maintain attribution to original creators

  • Cannot create competing commercial offerings

Automatic Open Source Conversion

After 2 years, the application automatically transitions to full open source:

πŸŽ‰ Full Open Source Rights

  • Released under a standard open source license (typically MIT or Apache 2.0)

  • Complete freedom to modify, fork, and redistribute

  • Can be used as foundation for new projects

  • Contribute improvements back to the community

  • No ongoing fees or restrictions

πŸ“ˆ Your Lifetime License Continues

  • All benefits of your original purchase remain

  • Priority support may continue (depending on developer offering)

  • Access to premium features or service tiers

  • Special pricing on future products from the developer

Example Timeline:

Month 0:  Purchase "Amazing App v1.0" - Commercial license active
Month 6:  Receive updates to v1.5 - Still under commercial license
Month 12: Upgrade to v2.0 - Commercial license continues
Month 18: Minor updates to v2.3 - Nearing open source transition
Month 24: 🎊 Automatic conversion to open source!
          - All versions become MIT/Apache licensed
          - Your lifetime license benefits continue
          - Community can now fork and contribute

Why Pay for Open Source?

Supporting Quality Development

Sustainable Open Source

Open source doesn’t mean free to create. Developers invest significant time, expertise, and resources into building quality applications. Your purchase:

  • πŸ’Ό Funds Development - Enables developers to work full-time on open source projects

  • πŸ”¬ Ensures Quality - Professional development standards and thorough testing

  • πŸ›‘οΈ Guarantees Support - Dedicated teams for bug fixes and security updates

  • πŸš€ Drives Innovation - Resources to build advanced features and capabilities

  • πŸ“š Creates Documentation - Comprehensive guides, tutorials, and examples

Better Than Traditional Models

❌ Traditional Closed Source:

  • No access to source code

  • Vendor lock-in forever

  • Uncertain future if company fails

  • No community contributions

  • Opaque security and privacy

❌ Free Open Source:

  • Often abandoned or unmaintained

  • No guaranteed support

  • Slower development cycles

  • Limited professional documentation

  • Sustainability challenges

βœ… Buildly Forge Model:

  • Source code access from day one

  • Professional support during commercial period

  • Guaranteed open source conversion

  • Active development and maintenance

  • Best of both worlds!

Community Benefits

Growing the Commons

Every purchase on Buildly Forge contributes to the future open source ecosystem:

🌱 Building the Future

  • Your payment today becomes free software tomorrow

  • Creates a pipeline of well-maintained open source tools

  • Reduces reliance on corporate-controlled software

  • Builds digital commons for future generations

🀝 Strengthening Community

  • Sustainable funding model for open source developers

  • Encourages professional-quality open source development

  • Creates incentive for thorough documentation

  • Attracts talented developers to open source work

πŸ’ͺ Long-Term Value

  • Applications remain useful after conversion

  • Community can maintain and extend after 2 years

  • No risk of project abandonment

  • Guaranteed ROI through eventual open source release

Business Value

Enterprise Benefits

πŸ“Š Predictable Costs

  • One-time payment vs. ongoing subscriptions

  • Lifetime access eliminates recurring fees

  • Budget-friendly for long-term planning

  • No surprise price increases

πŸ” Security & Control

  • Full source code access for security audits

  • Can fix critical bugs internally if needed

  • No dependency on vendor for security patches

  • Customize for compliance requirements

⚑ Future-Proof Investment

  • Will become open source - ultimate exit strategy

  • No vendor lock-in risk

  • Community support after conversion

  • Protects long-term business continuity

Deployment Options

Buildly Forge applications offer flexible deployment to match your needs and technical capabilities:

πŸš€ Multiple Deployment Options

Deploy as standalone Docker container, GitHub Pages site, Kubernetes app, or with Buildly Core integration.

🐳 Docker Deployment

Easiest way to get started - Run applications in isolated containers.

Best For:

  • Quick development and testing

  • Single-server deployments

  • Small to medium applications

  • Teams familiar with Docker

Deployment Process:

# Download from Forge
docker pull forge.buildly.io/username/amazing-app:latest

# Run with configuration
docker run -d \
  -p 8080:80 \
  -e DATABASE_URL=postgresql://... \
  -v /data:/app/data \
  forge.buildly.io/username/amazing-app:latest

# Access at http://localhost:8080
Included Support:

  • Pre-configured Docker images

  • Environment variable documentation

  • Volume mount examples

  • Docker Compose files for complex setups

πŸ“„ GitHub Pages

Perfect for static sites and JAMstack apps - Deploy directly to GitHub Pages.

Best For:

  • Documentation sites

  • Marketing pages

  • Static web applications

  • Content-focused projects

Deployment Process:

# Clone from Forge
git clone https://forge.buildly.io/username/amazing-app.git
cd amazing-app

# Configure and deploy
npm install
npm run build

# Push to GitHub Pages
git subtree push --prefix dist origin gh-pages
Included Support:

  • GitHub Actions workflows

  • Build configuration

  • Custom domain setup guides

  • CDN optimization

☸️ Kubernetes

Enterprise-grade orchestration - Deploy scalable, resilient applications.

Best For:

  • Production workloads

  • High-availability requirements

  • Microservices architectures

  • Large-scale deployments

Deployment Process:

# Download Kubernetes manifests
kubectl apply -f https://forge.buildly.io/username/amazing-app/k8s/

# Or use Helm chart
helm repo add buildly-forge https://forge.buildly.io/charts
helm install amazing-app buildly-forge/amazing-app \
  --set database.host=postgres.example.com \
  --set replicas=3
Included Support:

  • Kubernetes manifests (Deployments, Services, Ingress)

  • Helm charts for easy installation

  • Auto-scaling configurations

  • Health checks and monitoring setup

⚑ Buildly Core Integration

Seamless integration - Deploy as part of the Buildly ecosystem.

Best For:

  • Multi-service architectures

  • Complex workflow requirements

  • API orchestration

  • Unified authentication and permissions

Deployment Process:

# Add to Buildly Core instance
buildly-cli add-service amazing-app

# Configure through Buildly UI or API
buildly-cli configure amazing-app \
  --enable-sso \
  --connect-to-core
Included Support:

  • Buildly Core connector modules

  • OAuth/SSO integration

  • Unified data layer access

  • Workflow engine integration

Free vs. Paid Deployment Support

πŸ†“ Free - DIY Deployment

Included with every purchase:

  • Complete documentation and guides

  • Docker images and deployment configs

  • Community forum support

  • Example configurations and tutorials

  • GitHub issues for bugs and questions

Best for teams with:

  • DevOps experience

  • Time to troubleshoot

  • Standard deployment requirements

  • Internal infrastructure expertise

πŸ’° Paid - Professional Deployment Assistance

Optional paid services for hassle-free deployment:

Starter Support ($199-$499 one-time)

  • Video call walkthrough of deployment

  • Review your infrastructure requirements

  • Configuration assistance

  • Basic troubleshooting support

  • Email support for 30 days

Managed Deployment ($999-$2,499 one-time)

  • Complete deployment setup

  • Infrastructure configuration

  • Performance optimization

  • Security hardening

  • 90 days of priority support

Enterprise Deployment (Custom pricing)

  • Multi-region deployment

  • High-availability setup

  • Custom integrations

  • Dedicated support team

  • SLA guarantees

  • Ongoing maintenance options

Best for teams that:

  • Need deployment urgency

  • Lack internal DevOps resources

  • Have complex requirements

  • Want guaranteed success

  • Prefer to focus on their core business

Build Local and Deploy Yourself

Complete Freedom

All Forge applications include everything you need to build and deploy independently:

βœ… Source Code

  • Complete, commented source code

  • Build scripts and tooling

  • Development environment setup

  • Testing suites

βœ… Documentation

  • Architecture overview

  • Development setup guide

  • Deployment instructions

  • Configuration reference

βœ… Infrastructure as Code

  • Terraform modules

  • Ansible playbooks

  • Docker Compose files

  • CI/CD pipeline examples

βœ… No Vendor Lock-In

  • Deploy anywhere (AWS, Azure, GCP, on-premise)

  • Modify to fit your infrastructure

  • Integrate with existing systems

  • Full control over hosting environment

Community Support Model

How the Community Supports Forge

Active Marketplace Community

πŸ—£οΈ Community Forums

  • Dedicated discussion boards for each application

  • Share configurations and deployment strategies

  • Help troubleshoot common issues

  • Request features and improvements

πŸ‘₯ User Groups

  • Regular meetups and webinars

  • Share best practices and use cases

  • Collaborate on integrations

  • Network with other users

πŸ“– Community Documentation

  • User-contributed guides and tutorials

  • Real-world deployment examples

  • Integration patterns and recipes

  • Troubleshooting wikis

πŸ’» Code Contributions

  • Report bugs and issues

  • Submit feature requests

  • Contribute pull requests (after open source conversion)

  • Help maintain and improve applications

Developer Support for Customers

During Commercial Period (0-24 months)

🎯 Professional Support

  • Bug fixes and security patches

  • Regular updates and improvements

  • Email support (response times vary by developer)

  • Documentation updates

πŸ“Š Development Roadmap

  • Public feature roadmap

  • Customer input on priorities

  • Transparent development process

  • Regular release schedule

πŸ”§ Custom Development

  • Optional paid custom features

  • Integration assistance

  • Performance optimization

  • Training and consulting

After Open Source Conversion (24+ months)

🌍 Community Maintenance

  • Original developer may continue maintaining

  • Community can fork and maintain independently

  • Commercial support may still be available

  • Ecosystem of service providers may emerge

πŸ’ͺ Long-Term Sustainability

  • Healthy ecosystem of contributors

  • Multiple support options

  • Reduced dependency on single vendor

  • Continuous community improvement

Finding Applications on Buildly Forge

Browse by Category

πŸ—οΈ Development Tools

  • API gateways and management

  • Code generation tools

  • Testing frameworks

  • CI/CD components

πŸ“Š Business Applications

  • CRM and customer management

  • Project management tools

  • Analytics dashboards

  • Reporting systems

πŸ” Security & Authentication

  • OAuth providers

  • Identity management

  • API security tools

  • Audit and compliance

🎨 Frontend Components

  • UI component libraries

  • Admin dashboards

  • Design systems

  • Mobile app templates

πŸ”Œ Integrations & Connectors

  • Third-party API connectors

  • Data sync tools

  • Webhook processors

  • ETL pipelines

Search and Filter

  • By programming language

  • By deployment type

  • By license type

  • By price range

  • By popularity or ratings

Getting Started with Buildly Forge

Step 1: Explore the Marketplace

Visit collab.buildly.io/forge and browse available applications.

Step 2: Review Application Details

  • Read descriptions and features

  • Check deployment requirements

  • Review pricing and licensing

  • Read user reviews and ratings

Step 3: Purchase or Try

  • Many apps offer free trials or demos

  • Purchase with credit card or enterprise billing

  • Instant access to downloads and documentation

Step 4: Choose Deployment Option

  • Evaluate your technical capabilities

  • Select deployment method (Docker, K8s, etc.)

  • Decide if you want deployment assistance

Step 5: Deploy and Use

  • Follow deployment guides

  • Configure for your environment

  • Get support from community or developer

  • Start building value

Step 6: Stay Engaged

  • Join community discussions

  • Provide feedback to developers

  • Share your use cases

  • Contribute back when apps become open source

Benefits Summary

For Purchasers:

βœ… Professional-quality applications with support βœ… Source code access from day one βœ… Guaranteed open source conversion βœ… Lifetime license with no recurring fees βœ… Multiple deployment options βœ… Optional professional deployment help βœ… Active community support

For Developers:

βœ… Sustainable revenue for open source work βœ… Professional platform for distribution βœ… Built-in customer base βœ… Automatic marketing and discovery βœ… Fair compensation model βœ… Contributes to open source commons

For the Community:

βœ… Pipeline of well-maintained open source tools βœ… Professional development standards βœ… Comprehensive documentation βœ… Sustainable open source ecosystem βœ… Growing digital commons βœ… Reduced corporate software dependency

Note

Buildly Forge represents a new model for sustainable open source development. By purchasing applications, you’re not just getting a toolβ€”you’re investing in the future of open source software.

Ready to explore Buildly Forge?

Visit collab.buildly.io/forge to discover amazing open source applications! πŸš€