FOSSA

FOSSA is a dev tools & ides product operated by FOSSA, Inc.. This 2026 review covers operator background, the current tier ladder and the buying signals to weigh before subscribing. The service competes in the dev tools & ides category against regional and global alternatives, and the practical decision usually comes down to feature mix, regional availability and renewal economics rather than headline price alone.

Quick facts

• Operator: FOSSA, Inc.
• Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
• Public-market status: privately held; raised USD 29M Series B in 2020 (Bain Capital Ventures)
• Founded: 2015
• Category: dev tools & ides
• Current tiers: Free Open Source / Team / Business / Enterprise
• Anchor price (2026): Team from USD 230/dev/year; Business USD 460/dev/year; Enterprise custom

What is FOSSA?

FOSSA is a consumer subscription that layers premium features on top of a free core experience. Its product surface covers core free experience alongside premium features unlocked on subscription, with the recurring subscription paid through the operator's direct billing or App Store / Google Play / partner-billing surfaces. Customers buy a tier matching their usage profile; the entry tier is suitable for testing the product and higher tiers add features such as ad-free or boosted-visibility options.

Why choose FOSSA

Operator and ecosystem context

FOSSA is run by FOSSA, Inc. out of San Francisco, California, United States, established 2015. That matters because the dev tools & ides category is increasingly consolidated and the operator's ownership structure (public vs. private, parent group, regulatory footprint) shapes how aggressively the product is supported and how stable the subscription terms are over multi-year renewals.

Plan structure and pricing tiers

The tier ladder splits across Free Open Source for testing the service, Team for everyday use, and Business for power users or households. Anchor pricing for 2026: Team from USD 230/dev/year; Business USD 460/dev/year; Enterprise custom. Consult Subger's true-price tracker for FOSSA for all-in renewal costs after taxes and FX conversion.

Premium features and platform fit

Beyond the headline features, the 2025-2026 differentiator for FOSSA is 2024-2025 expanded SBOM generation, software supply-chain attestation per US Executive Order 14028 and AI-component license scanning. That gives the subscription a credible roadmap for the year ahead and distinguishes it from operators that are running their dev tools & ides catalog on autopilot.

FOSSA features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• core free experience
• premium features unlocked on subscription
• ad-free or boosted-visibility options
• mobile and web apps
• subscription management inside the app store or operator account
• priority support on higher tiers

Buyers should treat this list as a baseline for FOSSA in the dev tools & ides category — confirm specific feature availability for your region on the operator's site, since some features and tier names vary between countries.

FOSSA pricing in 2026

Reference pricing for FOSSA in 2026: Team from USD 230/dev/year; Business USD 460/dev/year; Enterprise custom. The tier ladder typically looks like:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost (taxes, FX conversion, promotional first-period anchors that step up at renewal):

FOSSA apps and platform support

Surface availability for FOSSA can vary by region and tier — confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who FOSSA fits

FOSSA is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Users who get value from the free product and want the premium feature set without ad interruptions — the core target audience for the product.
• The category-focused subscriber who specifically wants core free experience from a dev tools & ides operator rather than a generalist platform.
• The household subscriber evaluating the tier ladder (Free Open Source / Team / Business) and willing to pay up for premium features unlocked on subscription.
• The cross-device user who needs apps across the surfaces listed above plus a credible upgrade path as new devices are added.
• The price-sensitive shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

What is FOSSA and who runs it?

FOSSA is a dev tools & ides product operated by FOSSA, Inc. headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States, founded 2015. It is sold via direct subscription on the operator's website and apps, with payments processed through the operator's billing surfaces.

How much does FOSSA cost in 2026?

Current tiers are Free Open Source, Team, Business, Enterprise. Anchor reference pricing for 2026: Team from USD 230/dev/year; Business USD 460/dev/year; Enterprise custom. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site before committing, since promotional cycles and FX conversion can shift the all-in renewal cost.

Is there a free tier or free trial for FOSSA?

Yes — Free Open Source is available without an immediate paid commitment.

Where is FOSSA available?

Availability follows the operator's licensing and service footprint anchored on San Francisco, California, United States. Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing, especially for products that have country-specific catalog or pricing rules.

What 2025-2026 features set FOSSA apart right now?

The current 2025-2026 differentiator is 2024-2025 expanded SBOM generation, software supply-chain attestation per US Executive Order 14028 and AI-component license scanning. Together with the headline features listed above, that gives buyers a concrete signal that the subscription is being actively developed rather than coasting on a legacy catalog.

Which devices and platforms does FOSSA support?

Coverage spans the surfaces shown in the platform table above. The current mobile, web and (where applicable) Smart TV apps are the recommended way to consume the service; older devices may be deprecated in successive releases as the operator focuses engineering effort on supported platforms.

How do I cancel FOSSA?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for FOSSA walks through each route step-by-step.

Does FOSSA offer a family or multi-user plan?

Family or multi-account structures depend on the tier. The Enterprise tier commonly adds multi-profile or multi-device support; the entry Free Open Source tier may restrict simultaneous usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing to annual billing.

Is FOSSA worth it compared to dev tools & ides alternatives?

Value depends on three factors: the specific feature mix you'll use (see the features list above), the regional price after taxes (Subger's true-price tracker for FOSSA reconciles the headline price with the actual all-in renewal cost), and the credibility of the operator's 2025-2026 roadmap. Buyers should weigh these together rather than relying on headline price alone.

How can I track price changes for FOSSA?

Subger's renewal tracker for FOSSA records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with FOSSA

Confirm the current regional price on the operator's site (Team from USD 230/dev/year; Business USD 460/dev/year; Enterprise custom), choose the tier that matches your usage (Free Open Source, Team are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for FOSSA for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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