The Open Source Software Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the open source software has expanded significantly in the past few years. In 2024, the market was valued at $41.83 billion and it's projected to increase to $48.92 billion in 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%.
By 2029, the Open Source Software market is forecasted to reach $90.66 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Open Source Software Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The drivers in the open source software market are:
• Enhanced access to open-source platforms
• Increased focus on technology education
• Surge in government initiatives supporting open source software
• Rising cost pressures driving businesses to seek cost-effective software solutions
The open source software market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Shareware, Bundled Software, Berkeley Source Distribution (BSD)
2) By Application: Professional Services, Managed Services
3) By Organization Size: Small And Medium Enterprises, Large Enterprises
4) By End-User: Banking Financial Services And Insurance (BFSI), Education, Manufacturing, Healthcare And Life Sciences, Retail And Distribution, Other End-Users
The trends in the open source software market are:
• Technological advancements are paving the way for the future of the open source software market.
• Adoption of ethical licensing models is a notable emerging trend.
• Cloud-based open-source software is becoming increasingly popular.
• The progression towards quantum computing frameworks and low-code/no-code development is shaping the market.
The major players in the open source software market are:
• Intel Corporation
• International Business Machines Corporation
• Oracle Corporation
• Transcend Information Inc
North America was the largest region in the open source software market in 2024