Different open source licenses and their implications
2026-04-28
| License | TL;DR | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| MIT | Do anything, keep notice | 😎 Ultra free |
| Apache 2.0 | MIT + patent protection | 🛡️ Safe & modern |
| GPL v3 | Share alike, must open changes | 🔓 Strict freedom |
| LGPL | Open libs, apps can stay closed | ⚖️ Balanced |
| BSD | MIT-style, even fewer words | 🍃 Minimal |
| MPL 2.0 | Open modified files only | 🧩 Flexible copyleft |