You built something useful. It has stars. People use it. You make nothing from it.
The free version stays on GitHub. That does not change. What changes is you create a paid version:
- Pre-configured, ready-to-deploy setup ($15-30)
- Pro version with extra features ($30-60)
- Enterprise config with monitoring and alerts ($50-100)
- Support package with priority responses ($20-50/mo equivalent as one-time)
On T|EUM:
1. Paste your GitHub URL
2. AI generates a product page in 9 languages
3. Set your price (minimum $10)
4. Submit for review
5. Go live
You keep 80% of every sale. Stripe pays to your bank globally.
The developers who list first get the early reviews, the search rankings, and the recurring buyers. This is not a market that stays empty forever.