"open core" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} open core (uncountable)
  1. A business model for software whereby the core is open-source and free, while closed-source add-ons are available for purchase. Wikipedia link: open-core model Tags: uncountable Related terms: open source, freemium
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