Soda Moved to ELv2. Provero Is Apache 2.0.

When Soda changed its license from Apache 2.0 to Elastic License v2, teams that relied on Soda Core as open source infrastructure had to re-evaluate. This post explains what changed, what it means for you, and what alternatives exist. What happened Soda Core was originally released under Apache License 2.0. In 2023, Soda switched to the Elastic License v2 (ELv2). The change applied to all new versions of Soda Core and its associated packages. ELv2 is not an open source license by the OSI definition. It adds two restrictions that Apache 2.0 does not have: you cannot offer the software as a managed service, and you cannot modify the license key functionality. For internal use at most companies, ELv2 is permissive enough. But for platform vendors, consultancies embedding Soda in their products, or organizations with strict open source policies, it creates friction. Who is affected Internal data teams (Low impact) -- ELv2 allows internal use. You can keep using Soda Core if the license ter