Support Subversive Software

We’re building software that puts people first, and we need your support to make it happen. Your donations help us:

  • Develop privacy-focused tools
  • Keep our software free and open source
  • Maintain infrastructure and hosting
  • Support contributors and maintainers
  • Grow our community

Why Donate?

Most software companies make money by exploiting users—selling data, serving ads, or locking features behind paywalls. We refuse to do that. Our software is:

  • Free to use: No paywalls or feature restrictions
  • Open source: Transparent and trustworthy
  • Privacy-respecting: We don’t sell your data because we don’t collect it

But building quality software takes time and resources. Your donations help us stay independent and focused on what matters: building tools that serve people, not profits.

How We Use Donations

Every dollar goes toward:

  1. Development: Paying contributors for their work
  2. Infrastructure: Hosting, domains, and services
  3. Design: Making our tools beautiful and accessible
  4. Outreach: Spreading the word about digital freedom
  5. Community: Supporting events, documentation, and education

We’re committed to transparency. We’ll regularly publish reports on how donations are used.

The easiest way to support Subversive Software is through GitHub Sponsors. GitHub charges no fees — 100% of your sponsorship goes directly to us.

You can make a one-time contribution or set up monthly support:

  • $5/month: Cover hosting costs
  • $20/month: Support a few hours of development
  • $50/month: Make a significant impact
  • $100+/month: Become a major supporter

Sponsor us on GitHub

Other Ways to Help

Can’t donate financially? You can still help:

  • Contribute code: Fix bugs, add features
  • Spread the word: Tell others about our projects
  • Write: Share your thoughts on privacy and freedom
  • Test: Use our tools and report issues
  • Translate: Help us reach global audiences

Check out our Get Involved page for more ways to contribute.

For Organizations

Is your company interested in supporting digital freedom? We offer:

  • Sponsorships: Support specific projects or the organization as a whole
  • Partnerships: Collaborate on privacy-focused initiatives
  • Custom development: Build privacy tools for your organization

Reach out through our GitHub to start a conversation.

Transparency Commitment

We believe in radical transparency:

  • All donations and expenses will be publicly reported
  • Our code is open source and auditable
  • We’ll share regular updates on progress and spending
  • Community input guides our priorities

Questions?

  • Are donations tax-deductible?: We’re working on 501(c)(3) status. Until then, donations are not tax-deductible.
  • Can I donate anonymously?: Yes, GitHub Sponsors supports private sponsorships.
  • How do I know my money is being used well?: We publish regular financial reports and our code is open source.
  • Can I specify how my donation is used?: Yes, you can designate donations for specific projects.

Thank You

Every donation, regardless of size, helps us build a more human internet. Whether you give $1 or $1000, you’re supporting a vision of technology that serves people instead of exploiting them.

Together, we can build something better.