Pentaho

The last official news on a new CE release I saw was at the end of 2023, which hinted at some changes to the Community Edition. Since then, the community has regularly requested updates on the CE, but unfortunately, no further news has been provided. This has led to the impression that the focus has shifted to paying customers of the Enterprise Edition, especially as the Community Edition is now more difficult to compile without additional effort

Hi Guys, I don't know the details but I do know there are some exciting developments coming down the road for Pentaho apparently due to be announced pretty soon.

I work for Makutu in the U|K and we are the Premier Pentaho partner for the UK.  

feel free to contact me if you need any help

Hello, @myloweslife

I'm also curious about the release of Pentaho Community Server version 10.2. The end of life chart mentions a Q2 2024 release, but I haven't been able to find it on the official website either. 

Would appreciate any updates on when it will be available for download.

Thanks in advance!

Best regards,
Florence G.

Pentaho has changed the license model to a BSL license with the 10.2 version of the community version. The community edition is now called “Developer” edition and may no longer be used in productive use cases.

All information can be found here: https://data.it-novum.com/en/technologies/data-engineering-stack/pentaho/pentaho-licences/

Is this correct?

With version 10.2, Pentaho, an open-source business intelligence tool, altered its licensing model for the community edition, now called the "Developer Edition." It adopted the Business Source License (BSL), which significantly changes how the software can be used.

Here’s a breakdown of the changes:

1. BSL License Introduction:

The BSL is a hybrid license that starts with more restrictive terms than traditional open-source licenses, typically allowing use for development and non-commercial purposes, and transitions to a more permissive license (like Apache or GPL) after a certain period.

2. Community Edition Renamed to Developer Edition:

Pentaho's "Community Edition" has been renamed to the "Developer Edition" to clarify its new intended usage. This edition is primarily targeted at developers who wish to test, build, and explore the platform but not for production environments.

3. Restrictions on Production Use:

Under the new BSL model, the Developer Edition can no longer be used for productive or commercial use. This means that companies or users cannot deploy this edition in live environments where it's part of daily operations, such as in customer-facing applications, data processing for businesses, or generating insights for real-time decision-making.

Before this change, the community version was a free, open-source alternative to the commercial Pentaho version, and many organizations used it in production environments to avoid licensing fees. However, with the shift to the BSL license, this is no longer allowed.

4. Commercial Alternatives:

For productive use cases, users are encouraged to adopt Pentaho’s Enterprise Edition, which requires a commercial license. This edition includes official support, advanced features, and the ability to use the software in production environments.

Summary:

Pentaho’s switch to the BSL with version 10.2 effectively restricts the free Developer Edition to development and non-commercial uses. If users want to deploy Pentaho in a production environment, they must now purchase the Enterprise Edition, marking a shift from the previous open-source model toward a more controlled commercial approach.