A source-available data stack combines software tools and services where the underlying code is accessible, enabling customization and integration without the complexities of fully open-source tools.

Core characteristics:

• Provides access to source code for transparency and customization capabilities
• Includes tools for data collection, processing, storage, and analytics with vendor support
• Enables businesses to tailor solutions to specific requirements while maintaining professional support relationships

Business advantages:

• Allows organizations to customize and extend software according to their unique business needs
• Provides transparency for security auditing and compliance requirements
• Offers vendor support and services for enterprise deployments while maintaining code visibility

Snowplow exemplifies this approach with its source-available licensing, providing comprehensive customer data infrastructure that organizations can inspect, modify, and extend while receiving enterprise-grade support.