Polar

Polar is an open-source monetization platform designed for developers, serving as a cost-effective alternative to Lemon Squeezy. It enables developers to quickly set up crowdfunding, memberships, digital products, and SaaS offerings. Key features include automated collaborator invites to private GitHub repositories, Discord support channels, license key distribution, and binary downloads. Polar handles upsales, billing, and international taxes, allowing developers to focus on their projects. The platform supports one-time donations, issue funding, and rewards, and offers API and developer tools for custom integrations. Polar operates on a commission-based model with no fixed costs, making it accessible for individual developers and large businesses alike.