# Fund open source work via sponsors and consulting

Gets income to support open source maintenance from Patreon, private consulting and a company sponsorship.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Services and freelancing | 81% |
| Earns from | Sponsors and donations | 87% |
| Startup cost (estimate) | Under $100 | 81% |
| Time (estimate) | A few hours a week | 38% (low) |
| Where | Online | 94% |
| Coding | No coding needed | 51% (low) |

Source: [Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2024 – Show and tell](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39111081), Hacker News, cperciva, 2024-01-23
Page: https://allsidehustleideas.com/ideas/fund-open-source-work-via-sponsors-and-consulting-a00160

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