New features
Persistence improvements, authentication layers, deployment packaging, and the Enterprise roadmap.
Open-source funding
Support the URL Shortener project.
Sponsorship funds the engineering work around the EUPL-licensed open-source edition: features, documentation, security reviews, release maintenance, and long-term project continuity.
Funding areas
Where sponsorship money goes.
Support is directed at practical project work that makes the software easier to run, inspect, and trust.
Documentation
More guides, API examples, diagrams, and tutorial material for self-hosted deployments.
Security reviews
Dependency audits, SBOM updates, validation hardening, and responsible disclosure handling.
Maintenance
Keeping pace with Java, Vaadin, Hugo, dependency updates, and release hygiene.
Platforms
Choose the sponsorship channel that fits your workflow.
GitHub Sponsors
Preferred for recurring support. Monthly tiers from small individual support to visible project backing.
- Recurring or one-time
- GitHub profile visibility
- Best for developers
Ko-fi
Simple one-time donations or small monthly support without a heavy process.
- Fast one-time support
- Low-friction donations
- Best for saying thanks
Open Collective
Transparent funding flow with bookkeeping and invoices for organizations.
- Public income and expenses
- Invoices available
- Best for companies
Recognition
Sponsor perks stay useful and transparent.
Sponsorship is voluntary support for the open-source project. Recognition is intentionally simple: names, logos, and priority labeling for supporters who help keep the project moving.
| Perk | Coffee | Supporter | Backer | Logo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name in README | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Name on website | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Logo in README | no | no | yes | yes |
| Logo on website | no | no | no | yes |
| Priority issue labeling | no | no | yes | yes |
| Monthly progress update | no | no | no | yes |
Current sponsors
Public sponsor area.
Names and logos can be shown here once sponsorship tiers are active.
Be the first sponsor
Your name or logo can appear in this section.
FAQ
Common sponsorship questions.
Is URL Shortener still free if I do not sponsor?
Yes. The open-source edition is licensed under the EUPL-1.2 and remains free. Sponsoring is voluntary support for continued development.
Can my company get an invoice?
Use Open Collective for transparent bookkeeping and company-friendly invoices.
How do I get my logo on the website?
Use the logo sponsor tier and send the logo details through the contact channel listed in the project repository.
How is sponsoring different from Enterprise?
Sponsoring supports open-source development. Enterprise is a commercial support agreement with SLAs, rollout guidance, and business-specific requirements.